Adventist Health and Rideout Honors June 2024 BE Award Recipients

Adventist Health and Rideout Honors June 2024 BE Award Recipients

The BE award recognizes associates who exemplify Adventist Health "BE" statements (Be Love, Be a Force for Food, Be a Mission Owner, Be Welcoming, Be Curious, Be Brilliant). All Adventist Health and Rideout associates at the hospital, outpatient clinics and skilled nursing facility are eligible for nomination.

BE Award Recipient: Luis Fernandez
Department: EVS
Submitted by: Dr. Andrew Bellino
BE Statement: Be a Force for Good

From Co-Worker: Luis was working his shift cleaning the Emergency Department. He was in the lobby when a patient became violent and started shouting at staff as well as destroying multiple computers. Two of our PAs had to quickly run away from the patient to avoid physical harm and were screaming for help. There were many other patients in the lobby at risk including small children. One of them called the police out of fright. We had two security guards in the lobby both of whom confronted the patient but were subdued physically by the patient. Luis jumped in without being asked and tackled the patient so that no further equipment, personnel, or patients could be harmed until the police came and arrested the patient. Luis risked his own personal health and safety to ensure that the rest of our ED staff could be safe. This was not only incredibly courageous but shows a desire to protect our healthcare community in a way far outside of his dedicated role. We are so lucky that Luis acted the way he did to prevent further harm and cannot thank him enough.

BE Award Recipient: Deborah Merrill
Department: Laboratory
Submitted by: Rogelio Suliva
BE Statement: Be Love

From Co-Worker: Deb, a beacon of dedication and compassion, has illuminated the path of quality patient care at Adventist Health Rideout. As the supervisor in the laboratory department, she has tirelessly championed safety and efficiency. Her unwavering commitment to excellence has inspired all of us to strive for the highest standards.​

​Deb’s extraordinary length of service has been marked by continuous improvement. She fearlessly tackles challenges, implementing innovative processes that enhance patient outcomes. Her meticulous attention to detail ensures that every test result is accurate and reliable. Deb’s leadership fosters a culture of collaboration, where teamwork thrives, and patient well-being is paramount.​

​In the lab, Deb’s influence is palpable. She motivates us to be more than efficient; she encourages us to be compassionate, empathetic, and kind. Her legacy is etched in the lives she touches—the countless patients who receive timely diagnoses, the families who find solace in accurate results, and the entire healthcare community that benefits from her tireless efforts.​

​Deb, your light shines brightly, and we are grateful for your unwavering commitment to quality and safety. Thank you for being the heart of our laboratory department!

BE Award Recipient: Dr. Faisal Anwar
Department: Critical Care
Submitted by: Gavin Frost
BE Statement: Be a Force for Good

From Co-Worker: Dr. Anwar always goes above and beyond to provide care for our patients. Even when there is no hope, he will work so hard to do everything to help that individual. He cares so much about his patients and their outcomes.

BE Award Recipient: Dr. Amul Garg
Department: Internal Medicine
Submitted by: Sukhneet Dhillon
BE Statement: Be a Force for Good

From Co-Worker: Dr. Garg has always been a very kind and compassionate doctor. He has taken the time to listen to each and every one of his patients and family's concerns. Not only is he kind to his patients, but he values the opinions of the nurses that take care of his patient and acknowledges the good that we are doing. I also want to express my extreme gratitude for the exceptional care and dedication that he provides to his patients. His expertise, commitment, and dedication as a doctor does not go unnoticed. It's truly a pleasure working alongside him.