Employees Awarded 2022 Advancement for Clinical Excellence (ACE)
October 24, 2022
Hospital for Special Care recognized twenty-seven individuals from across the organization as Advancement for Clinical Excellence (ACE) Awardees. Nurses, and respiratory, physical, occupational, speech & language, and recreation therapists were recognized for progressing up the clinical ladder; completing the education, certification, skill growth and more in each stage.
The Clinical Ladders Growth Program encourages opportunities for professional growth and development to support clinical skill enhancement and career advancement at Hospital for Special Care. Clinical staff engage in various initiatives and projects, including mentorship, skill advancement, certification, and procedure implementation. Individuals in all stages of their career can join the program and participate in advancement opportunities. The program aims to recognize clinical staff’s contributions to patient care and their respective professions.
The following individuals were recognized this year:
Respiratory Care:
Level 2
Dennis Morris, RRT
Level 3
Michael Barros, RRT
Keturah Best, RRT
Joline Farris, RRT
Chris Rivard, RRT
Samantha Sowik, RRT
Kristin Toscano, RRT
Christine Vogt, RRT
Nursing:
Level 2
Lynette Griffin, RN
Simone Rendon-Lutz, RN
Rachel Veronesi, RN
Monika Wszeborowski, RN
Level 3
Shannon Balthrope, RN
Victoria Deckert, RN
Sue Terni, RN
Level 4
Marianna Heath, RN
Outpatient Therapy:
Level 2
Carolyn Brown, OTD OTR/L CLT
Stephanie Gardner, DPT
Rachel Kilburn, PT DPT ATC
Robin Tripp, MS OTR/L CFE
Level 3
Patricia Parker, PT DPT
Erika Sturgis, MOT
Dorothy Villano, PT DPT
Kim Winter, MA, CCC-SLP
Inpatient Therapy:
Level 2
Yuliya Metelitsa-Moss, MS, CCC-SLP
Level 3
Allison Gallaher, MS, CCC-SLP
Kylee Warden, MSOL, CTRS