At East Alabama Health, providing high-quality, compassionate health care is at the heart of everything we do. The Choice Awards celebrate employees, departments, students and clinical instructors who go above and beyond in providing outstanding service to our patients and visitors, embodying our core values of integrity, compassion, excellence, respect and teamwork.
Whether it's through an extraordinary act of kindness, innovative problem-solving, or consistent excellence in daily responsibilities, Choice Award recipients stand out as true champions of service. Any East Alabama Health employee, regardless of department or campus, may be nominated for a Choice Award.
If you would like to nominate an employee who has gone above and beyond for a Choice Award, please click the link below to access the form. Nominations may be submitted by patients, visitors or employees.
Organizational Choice Award Winners
Organizational Choice Awards recognize East Alabama Health departments for exceeding quality metrics and undertaking performance improvement efforts that result in our patients receiving the best care possible.
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Falls Committee
The Falls Committee was recognized with a Choice Award for their significant achievements, including an 18 percent reduction in total inpatient falls, a record low of fewer than 200 falls in one year, and an improvement in the fall injury ratio from 27:1 to 280:1. Their FY24 standardization project also led to zero falls with missing chair alarms.
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The Surgery Center
The Surgery Center was recognized with a Choice Award for Patient Experience Most Improved Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery.
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Endoscopy
Endoscopy was recognized with a Choice Award as a Patient Experience Top Performer for Outpatient Ambulatory Procedures during fiscal year 2024.
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Pressure Injury
The Pressure Injury team earned a Choice Award for achieving a reduction in hospital-acquired pressure injuries from 33 in fiscal year 2023 to 17 in fiscal year 2024, a 48% overall decrease, improving patient safety and care quality.
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Main OR
MAIN OR is recognized for Most Improved Patient Experience in Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery, reflecting a commitment to enhancing quality, safety, and overall patient care.
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Main OR - Total Knee Replacement
The Main OR at EAMC recognized with a Choice Award for Most Improved Outcome in Total Knee Replacement, focusing on reducing surgical site infections in total joint replacement. This achievement reflects the dedication of orthopedic surgeons, the pre-surgical clinic, Pre/PACU, the orthopedic surgery team, Central Sterile, and the 4N/Ortho nursing unit in enhancing patient care and safety.
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Main OR - Total Hip Replacement
The Main OR received a Choice Award for Most Improved Outcome in Total Hip Replacement, highlighting the commitment to enhancing patient care and reducing complications. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts of orthopedic surgeons, the pre-surgical clinic, Pre/PACU, the orthopedic surgery team, Central Sterile, and the 4N/Ortho nursing unit.
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Sepsis Team
The Sepsis team earned a Choice Award for a 10% improvement in sepsis all-or-none bundle compliance and demonstrating a positive correlation between increased compliance and decreased mortality year over year, enhancing patient outcomes.
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Business Office
The Business Office was recognized with a Choice Award for outstanding cash collections in the first quarter, demonstrating efficiency and dedication to financial stewardship.
Individual Choice Award Winners
Individual Choice Awards recognize East Alabama Health employees for going above and beyond to ensure that our patients receive the best care possible. Click each image to see the recipient.
Recent Winners
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Serenity McAulay and Catherine Giles, who both work on 5T at EAMC, were recently recognized with choice awards.
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Molly Proffitt, who works in East Alabama Health's Application Support department, was recently recognized with a Choice Award.
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De'Asia Kindred, who works on 4T at EAMC, was recently recognized with a CHOICE Award.
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Michelle Sutton, who works in East Alabama Health's Materials Management Department, was recently recognized with a CHOICE Award.
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Jaquashia Hughley and Sarah Templeton, who work in Registration, were both recently recognized with CHOICE Awards.
Past Winners
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McKenzie Gibson (center right) and Havens Smith (center left), who both work in the EAMC Emergency Department were recognized with CHOICE Awards.
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![Mary Allen (right), who works at the Spencer Cancer Center, was recognized with a CHOICE Award.]()
Mary Allen (right), who works at the Spencer Cancer Center, was recognized with a CHOICE Award.
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![From left to right: Courtney Wise, Donna Cook and Lakensha Britford, who work in Case Management, were recognized with CHOICE Awards.]()
From left to right: Courtney Wise, Donna Cook and Lakensha Britford, who work in Case Management, were recognized with CHOICE Awards.
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![Jessica Morgan (left) and Mevolescieia 'Sno' Todd (right), from the Spencer Cancer Center, were recognized with CHOICE Awards.]()
Jessica Morgan (left) and Mevolescieia 'Sno' Todd (right), from the Spencer Cancer Center, were recognized with CHOICE Awards.
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![James Huffstutler (second from right), who works in Security, was recognized with a CHOICE Award.]()
James Huffstutler (second from right), who works in Security, was recognized with a CHOICE Award.
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![Kynidee Brooks (center), Lab Outreach at Auburn Medical Pavilion, was recognized with a CHOICE Award.]()
Kynidee Brooks (center), Lab Outreach at Auburn Medical Pavilion, was recognized with a CHOICE Award.
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![Toni Maddox, Lab Outreach at Building 22, was recognized with a CHOICE Award.]()
Toni Maddox, Lab Outreach at Building 22, was recognized with a CHOICE Award.
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![Kristie Johnson (second from right), a nurse practitioner at Valley Area Primary Care, was recognized with a CHOICE Award.]()
Kristie Johnson (second from right), a nurse practitioner at Valley Area Primary Care, was recognized with a CHOICE Award.
