Darryl Harris awarded October L.O.V.E. Letter Award

Beebe Healthcare recognized recognize Darryl Harris, phlebotomist/registrar with Beebe Lab Express at the Rehoboth Beach Health Campus, as the October Living Our Values Every Day award recipient.

Last year, a task force of Beebe Healthcare team members met over multiple months to examine exceptional patient experiences and create a system of values followed by every team member when performing at his or her best.

Beebe Healthcare team members have pledged to live these values every day. As a patient or visitor at Beebe, community members may see these value statements posted. Beebe invites patients and visitors to help them be mindful of these values as they care for patients and their family members.

Harris was nominated by Sharon Davis, RN, a clinical nurse in the Outpatient Recovery Unit at the medical center in Lewes. Davis said she regularly meets patients who mention how wonderful Harris is at the Route 24 campus. “They speak not only of his superior skill, but also of his kindness and ability to make them feel important and well cared for,” Davis said.

Harris showcases the Beebe values of doing it right the first time, treating each individual with respect and dignity, building trusting relationships with compassion and kindness, and acting with a passion and love for others to make a difference. Harris has dedicated himself to being an expert in his field and it shows.

Jeffrey M. Fried, president and CEO of Beebe Healthcare, and Rick Schaffner, executive vice president and COO of Beebe Healthcare, were on hand to make the presentation and congratulate Harris. The program gives team members the opportunity to be recognized by their peers and supervisors for outstanding service, similar to an employee of the month program. Team members are encouraged to send L.O.V.E. notes to other team members during the course of the month. A committee then evaluates the L.O.V.E. notes and selects one person to receive the monthly L.O.V.E. Letter.

Winners are announced in a surprise ceremony in which the committee visits the winner in his or her department and presents the award. Employees selected for the award receive a parking space in the parking garage for one month; a $100 gift card; 100 points toward Beebe L.O.V.E. Notes Merchandise; a letter of congratulations and personal visit from Schaffner; their photo added to the L.O.V.E. Letter wall plaque; and a letter to the team member's director and department recognition.

For more information, go to www.beebehealthcare.org/our-values or call 302-644-2900.