Dr. Ermias Abebe was selected to receive the 2016 Richard L. Simmons, MD, Speak Up for Safety Award. The award honors the dedication of Dr. Richard Simmons to improve the quality of healthcare and patient safety and recognizes those physicians who embody Dr. Simmons’ values of passion for patient safety in caring for patients.
Nominated by Dr. MaCalus Hogan, Associate Program Director for the Orthopaedic Residency Program, Dr. Abebe is honored for his identification of a need for improved transfer of info across the orthopedic care team at PUH. This improved sign-out protocol was implemented with a subsequent improvement in patient care coordination across the teams.
Dr. Abebe will be recognized at the 2016 Loren Roth Quality and Patient Safety Awards Reception on September 20, 2016.
Dr. Abebe is currently a Super Chief in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Congratulations, Dr. Abebe, on receiving this honor and for your dedication to your patients!
Please click HERE for more information and to view photos from the Awards Reception.