Drew Klocke, Surgical Support Tech, Surgical Services/Operating Room, became the 10th Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation on Saturday, February 23.
The nomination read, in part, “Recently we had a situation where we cared for a very sick patient and Drew went to the waiting room to check on the family members. He spoke calmly and offered reassurance to the worried family. Later, they told us how appreciative they were of Drew and his caring, compassionate demeanor.”
“Drew has also been recognized by our anesthesia doctors and surgeons for his positive, enthusiastic attitude,” the nomination continued. “He is incredibly intelligent and able to assist in critical situations. Recently he assisted an anesthesiologist with central line and arterial line placement in a critically ill patient.”
Drew began his career at Blessing while in high school as a summer Youth Corps volunteer in Surgery. He intends to go to medical school and become a surgeon.
Honey Bee honorees personify Blessing Hospital’s remarkable patient experience. The Honey Bee Award complements the DAISY Award. While the DAISY Award is for RNs, the Honey Bee Award is for support staff because, “you can’t have daisies without outstanding honey bees.”
Each Honey Bee Award honoree is recognized during a presentation. They receive a certificate, a tray of sticky buns, cookies and a jar of local honey. The local honey signifies the role support staff plays in extraordinary patient care and customer service; they are the “sticky” honey that binds us together.