Niagara Health is handing out awards paying tribute to its healthcare workers.
Nurse Practitioner, Don Versluis has received the 2018 President’s Award which is the top award for extraordinary performance.
Officials say Versluis has adapted his practice at the St. Catharines Site to support patients throughout the Medical Assistance in Dying process.
They say he understands the new legislation and shares his knowledge and experience with others.
“Don is thoughtful and compassionate, putting our patients and their loved ones at ease during one of the most difficult times in their lives,” says Niagara Health President Suzanne Johnston. “Don is committed to our deep-rooted purpose of focusing on others.”
Here is a list of other award recipients:
Compassion in Action Awards
Angela Dueck l St. Catharines Site l Physiotherapist
Doris Frost l Welland Site l Ward Clerk, Inpatient Medical
Driven by Optimism Award
Sherri Lemon l St. Catharines Site l Volunteer Resources Coordinator
Achieving Ambitious Results Award
Dr. Radhika Yelamanchili l St. Catharines Site l Outpatient Oncology
Extraordinary Caring Award
Derek Sands l St. Catharines Site l Personal Support Worker, Patient Transport
Extraordinary Future through Innovation Award
Krita Teeluckdharry l St. Catharines Site l Manager, Biomedical Engineering
Extraordinary Team Award
Three Wishes Program l St. Catharines Site l Intensive Care Unit (ICU)