Katie Schroeder, physical therapist, Blessing Home Care, became the hospital’s 22nd Honey Bee Award winner during a surprise presentation on June 11, 2020.
The Blessing Hospital Honey Bee award recognizes the remarkable patient experience delivered by support staff employees.
Connie Meyer, senior secretary, EMS Department, nominated Katie for the care she provided after Connie’s knee replacement, including the fact that during a physical therapy session, Katie noticed that Connie’s pulse oximetry reading showed a problem.
“She contacted my nurse to follow up. They both told me I had to go to the Emergency Center immediately. I had three blood clots in my lungs and two in my leg. Thank you Katie. I believe you saved my life with your quick diagnosis,” Connie wrote.
“Katie told me on her last day that I had met her goals for me. I believe that I got stronger after every visit. I had no idea what Home Care really did. I have worked at Blessing for 39 years and now really appreciate our Home Care Department. The nurse and my physical therapist are very professional and know exactly how to get you back in shape,” she concluded.
The Honey Bee Award complements the hospital’s 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.
Honey Bee award nomination forms are located on all nursing units and other locations throughout Blessing Hospital.