Rubbermaid Medical Solutions Announces Increasing The Capacity To Care Nursing Award Winner
Rubbermaid Medical Solutions (RMS), the leading provider of mobile carts and mobile computing solutions for healthcare facilities, recently announced that Karen Silvernell, RN, is the winner of its inaugural Increasing the Capacity of Care Nursing Award.
The award, which was offered to nurses at Shands HealthCare at the University of Florida (Shands UF), enabled nurses to nominate colleagues through an online application process. Silvernell's nomination showed that she is committed to the use of information technology to improve workflow and patient safety. Her dedication to developing an electronic Plan of Care that meets the needs of all ICU patient, willingness to be a resource for the staff during the implementation of the technology and efforts to have staff education completed on time were all factors that led to her selection.
"Nurses are such an integral part of any health system – they are the ones that interact with patients most often, and they need technology that will help them to do their job efficiently," said Jeff Chochinov, Product Manager of RMS. "The dedication that the nurses at Shands UF have to technology was clear when we received all of the applications for this award. We applaud everyone at Shands UF who was nominated – especially Karen Silvernell – for their desire to improve all aspects of the health delivery system."
"This award is especially exciting since the nomination comes from another nurse who has benefited from the technology we created," said Silvernell. "I have been thrilled to see how this documentation system has improved our workflow and helped us meet patient needs. Knowing that I was instrumental in that process is a true reward."
As the winner, Silvernell will receive a $500 American Express gift card. In addition, RMS will donate $500 in Silvernell's name to the Shands UF Nursing Professional Development Fund.
About Rubbermaid Medical Solutions
Rubbermaid Medical Solutions is the premier provider of medication carts and mobile computing solutions for healthcare facilities striving to enhance patient care, safety and staff productivity. Products – backed by a next-business-day service guarantee – are ergonomically designed, lightweight, customizable and compatible with existing technology. Rubbermaid consultants strategize with nursing and I.T. leadership to determine which mobile computing solution works best in each care setting and across the enterprise. Rubbermaid Medical Solutions is a Newell Rubbermaid company. For more information visit www.rubbermaidmedical.com
SOURCE: Rubbermaid Medical Solutions