The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) Keystone Center celebrated Jennie Lynn, RN, at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, April 30 as its quarterly MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award recipient.
The quarterly MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award celebrates individuals or teams in Michigan hospitals demonstrating a commitment to the prevention of patient or staff harm.
Lynn was recognized for her proactive intervention for a pediatric patient receiving treatment for gastroenteritis. After reviewing the patient’s imagining results, Lynn flagged a foreign body for the care team. A surgical consultation was ordered, and the patient received life-saving surgery to remove the object.
“Medicine is complex, and there are hundreds of data points in a patient’s care. What we’re celebrating is that Jennie Lynn, RN, saw something significant and spoke up, and it turned out that the medical team was not yet aware of that finding,” said Daniel Carey, MD, MHCM, FACC, president of Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital. “We all depend on help from different professionals, and what we’re celebrating is that Jennie knew that every person’s opinion matters, and she felt valued and empowered to speak up. That’s the key to a safe and healthy culture in a health care system.”
Additional award finalists for the first quarter of 2024 include:
- Patricia Brown, McLaren Northern Michigan
- Madison Smith, University of Michigan Health-West
- Shannon Duff, RN, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
“It is a privilege to recognize healthcare workers who are fierce advocates for their patients every day in Michigan hospitals,” said MHA CEO Brian Peters. “Jennie’s action is a testament to her dedication to providing excellent patient care and Corewell Health’s commitment to facilitating a safety culture.”
More information about the MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award, including criteria and a nomination form, are available online.