2024 Signet Excellence in Advocacy Awards Nomination Form

Nomination Guidance 

Nominations
Nominations are open from October 1, 2024 through December 1, 2024 with the demonstrated action and supporting documents taking place in calendar year 2024.

Who Can Nominate
Any program leadership (Director, Nurse Manager, CEC) and professional corporate staff member can nominate a hospital team for an award. If submitting from the program, please work with your Program Director. Also, please utilize your VPs of Operations and Clinical Services.

**New this year. Each category has a specific set of questions that link to the criteria for each award.  Please choose the award category from the dropdown prior to filling out the form. 

Programs can submit for an award in more than one category.


Categories of Team Recognition

Inpatient Program of the Year  — This team has demonstrated excellence throughout the year and achieved exceptional overall program performance. They have exceeded in clinical excellence, customer service, marketing, contract retention, performance metrics and provided a positive financial impact to the hospital. These criteria were all met while living the mission to advocate for the vulnerable when they cannot advocate for themselves.

Outpatient Program of the Year—This team has demonstrated excellence throughout the year and achieved exceptional overall program performance. They have exceeded in clinical excellence, customer service, marketing, contract retention, performance metrics and provided a positive financial impact to the hospital. These criteria were all met while living the mission to advocate for the vulnerable when they cannot advocate for themselves.

Best Clinical Program —This program met expectations for quality metrics and  is committed to increasing effective care delivery and improving clinical outcomes. This team has achieved this by the implementation of thoughtful solutions/strategies/best-practices to ensure quality patient care.

Most Inspiring Act(s) of Advocacy — This team consistently puts our mission of advocacy into motion and champions the rights and needs of patients and their families. Their efforts have made remarkable impacts.

Excellence in Referral Development/Marketing — This innovative team excels at referral development, marketing, census growth and/or expansion of services. They provide exceptional community outreach by attending local events, building relationships, supporting the community’s need for knowledge and creating program awareness.

Awards Nomination Form

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