A new initiative to recognize employees who “Go the Extra Mile” was recently introduced at Jamaica Hospital, its network of Ambulatory Care Centers, and Trump Pavilion.
The GEM program acknowledges that there are many employees who bring positive attributes to their job, are committed to going above what is required of them, and are therefore making a difference in the reputation of the facility. Hospital leadership feels that it is time to start recognizing these employees. Managers can now nominate an employee from either within or outside their department for that employee’s outstanding service to our patients, visitors, or their fellow colleagues. Any employee observed taking steps to address and resolve problems, performs random acts of kindness and compassion, or exhibit the highest level of team spirit can be nominated. Specifically, the GEM initiative will:
- Recognize employees who step up and Go the Extra Mile
- Acknowledge when an employee takes action to instill a sense of well-being to our patients
- Let employees know that management and their peers notice when they go out of their way for others
- Reinforce how respect, honesty, integrity and commitment impact patient care and our work environment in a positive way
The first first five employees were selected in July. They are:
Kenneth Bacchi, Print Shop/Mailroom Associate
Annoleah Carson, Admitting Department Representative
Maria Crisano, Lead Financial Investigator
Ana Morton, Telephone Operator, Trump Pavilion
Ashley Ramirez, Environmental Services
Robert Smith, Security Officer
All employees recognized will receive a $50 gift card and a GEM pin. In addition, all nominated employees will receive a thank you card from Mr. Bruce Flanz, President and CEO of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
Mr. Flanz stated: “we are an institution not just a building. We want to make it personal so that people will feel like they belong to a winning team. We expect this GEM initiative to have a positive impact on our patients in the long run. We have to accentuate the positive and let everyone know that they are important.”
There are plans to expand the GEM program to Flushing Hospital in the near future.