b'WOW Award Recipient Great Catch: Christine GalloSocial Worker, Palliative CareNominated by: Noelle Roth, Caregivers Center InternChristine assisted with a 40-year-old female patient who had been found by her 10-year-old son during an episode ofWOW Award Recipient cardiac arrest. The patient would likely remain in a permanent vegetative state, and everyone felt hopeless. Surprisingly,Unsung Hero: Karen GilletteChristine realized the patient responded to a question. She made sure that the doctor witnessed this, and the chart notesSocial Worker, Social Servicesreflected this great moment. Christine also arranged a visit with one of our therapy dogs,Nominated by: Elfrida Gudmundsson, Administrative where the patient showed further progress. Additionally, sheAssociate, Nursing Administrationhad a hero plaque and trophy made that was presented to theKaren went above and beyond her job as a social worker for patients son, celebrating his bravery in saving his mothers life. families affected by COVID-19. Although weve had many A Noteworthy New Address Christine continuously advocated for this patient and gavesuccess stories, we have also suffered losses. Families needed support to the family as well. As a result of Christines efforts,emotional and practical support during these uncertain and the patient was accepted into St. Charles Rehab. challenging times. Karen worked tirelessly with these families to coordinate everythingfrom funeral arrangements to tracking down a wedding band representing 70 years of beautiful memories.WOW Award RecipientThank you, Karen, for your incredible efforts. They have not gone Team STEPPS: Peter Charros unnoticed, and we are truly grateful! Transport Department Nominate Someone You KnowNominated by: Vincent Ortolani, Manager, Patient andfor a WOW Award!Family Centered Care, Caregivers CenterDo you know a staff member, colleague, or Peter is an afternoon transporter who drives the vans betweenteam that has done something extraordinary various sites. Vincent discovered that Peter had been continuingfor a patient or their family? Nominate them to work until midnight despite his shift ending at 11 pm. He wasfor a WOW Award today! Scan our QR code doing this because he recognized that many employees wereor visit PBMCHealth.org/WOW to fill out the ending their workday at that time, and they needed a quicknomination form now.and safe way to travel to the Walmart parking lot. Without him providing this transportation, some staff would have to wait upwards of 30 minutes to get to their vehicles.Most people wouldnt work that additional hour without compensation. Peter deserves this award for being a perfect example of what makes Peconic Bay Medical Center a welcoming workplace with people who care.3'