Mansfield District Hospital

Staff Recognition

The Mansfield District Hospital values its staff and recognises them as the most important asset to the organization.

It is vital to recognise achievements over and above the normal tasks, skills and responsibilities associated with respective position descriptions. These achievements are not subject to only ‘task orientated’ activities, but incorporate personal qualities that are not necessarily measurable.

Any staff member may recommend another staff member for a ‘recognition award’. An application for a recognition award will be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer for consideration by the Executive Team.

Criteria for Awards

Circumstances in which recommendations can be made may include (but are not necessarily limited to) the following:

•  performance over and above the duties and responsibilities listed in the staff member’s position description – (this may be a one off situation or consistent performance)
• consistently offering to work additional hours to cover leave or roster shortfalls and always turning up for those extra shifts
• demonstrating extreme ‘support’ in situations that may be difficult
• ‘rallying the troops’ in times of stress or hardship
• acts of kindness that improve staff morale or just make everyone feel better
• community service work that promotes a positive image of the organization
• coming to work and doing a great job when their own personal circumstances are less than ideal or extremely stressful
• consistently using one’s initiative to come up with great ideas to improve the organization and/or work environment

Mansfield District Hospital would like to recognize

CHERYL APPS, PHYSIOTHERAPIST

"for being a quiet achiever and her contribution to the workplace.  Particularly in managing our loan equipment, Cheryl always goes the extra mile.  From ensuring the equipment is in good working order to keeping the storeroom in safe order for staff to access equipment we can always rely on Cheryl.  Any enquiries re billing is easily traceable through Cheryl's diligence in keeping the books up to date.

Cheryl may be a one person department but she is very worthy of recognition for her contribution to our facility."