EVS workers applauded in weeklong celebration: 9/21

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EVS workers applauded in weeklong celebration

MUSC recognized hospital environmental service workers and celebrated National Health Care Environmental Services (EVS) and Housekeeping Week, Sept. 10 – 14.

Part of the festivities featured recognition of the EVS 2012 Employee of the Year winner, Kim Hemmingway, 6West/Trauma Step-down Unit. Throughout the celebration, employees were treated to meals, trivia challenge and daily prize drawings for gas cards, gift and restaurant certificates.

Environmental
Services Week Kim Hemmingway accepts the award by Dick Smith, Environmental Services general manager.

There are more than 400 EVS employees who work within the medical center and university, who are dedicated members of their respective staffs. Hospital EVS employees work in outpatient clinics, inpatient units and multiple emergency rooms.

During the celebration, Children's Hospital 7A nurse manager Jennifer Wright praised employee Erica Epps. "We have a great working relationship and are able to communicate when and where patient discharges and admission are scheduled so everyone's efficient and supportive." Wright also recognized Epps for working with patients and their families. "Erica embraces our mission and it enhances the culture of our unit. She loves making a difference every day."

Friday, Sept. 21, 2012

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