UW Health is proud to announce the recipients of the annual Dr. Henry C. Anderson awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to excellence and quality care within the community.
This year, the prestigious Dr. Henry C. Anderson individual award is bestowed upon Julie Powless, the director of perioperative services and GI at UW Health. Travis Andersen, CEO of UW Health, commends Powless for her unwavering integrity, her cultivation of a culture of accountability, and her embodiment of the qualities essential in a transformational leader.
The Dr. Henry C. Anderson Quality Team Award is presented to the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital 7th floor surgical oncology staff. Sal Ababneh, the hospital president, lauds the team for their exceptional efforts in achieving excellence in inpatient fall prevention. He describes them as the epitome of dedication to quality and safety for patients, noting that, at the time of nomination, the team had successfully maintained a remarkable 130 days without a fall incident.
The award is named in honor of Dr. Henry C. Anderson, a distinguished physician who dedicated over 50 years to SwedishAmerican. Dr. Anderson began his tenure as a primary care physician in 1955 and later served as vice president of professional affairs and chief quality officer. His legacy of excellence and integrity continues to inspire and guide the pursuit of quality care within UW Health.
These awards serve as a testament to the commitment of UW Health to uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
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