Kela Thomas CRNP at Garrett Regional Medical Center is presented the 2023 Patient Safety Star of the Year Award with Mark Boucot, President & CEO of GRMC and Potomac Valley Hospital.
Kela Thomas was recently named the 2023 Patient Safety Star of the Year at Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC).
A certified nurse practitioner at GRMC, Thomas provided an elevated level of care to a patient in time of need. Her compassion and quick response to the patient’s situation led to the patient receiving appropriate care and treatment.
“I’m very honored to announce Kela as our second Patient Safety Star of the Year recipient,” stated Mark Boucot, President and CEO of GRMC and Potomac Valley Hospital. “GRMC has made a commitment to providing our patients with the highest level of care in the safest environment, and Kela demonstrates that level of commitment each day. We are blessed to have her as part of our GRMC family.”
GRMC’s Patient Experience, Safety & Employee Engagement Council, whose membership is comprised of GRMC’s frontline staff, created the patient safety Star of the Year program. Employees can nominate a fellow teammate for patient safety star of the month and nominations are voted upon by staff members.
The Patient Safety Star of the Year is voted upon by GRMC’s administration based on the monthly award recipients.
For more information on Garrett Regional Medical Center, visit www.wvumedicine.org/Garrett.
