July 2026 Honoree
7 Silver
Melanie Sedigo, BSN, RN, Mgr-Ortho, Spine, Neuro • Sun Yung Kim, BSN, RN, Assistant Clinical Nurse Mgr • Allyson Tremblay, BSN, RN • Zinet Mohammedseid, RN • Kennedy Odero, RN • Rachel Tanner, BSN, RN • Sophia Kerr, CNA • Ruzanna Davis, Unit Tech (NAC) • Xaelan Abcede, BSN, RN • Mearaf Adigeh, RN • Katayoon Ansari, RN • Lucia Araya, RN • Louisa Aurea Babadilla, RN • Lorena Burcheci, BSN, RN, CMSRN • Grace Capayan, BSN, RN • Chiny Christian-Ezeofor, BSN, RN • Georginette Cleofe, BSN, RN • Theresa Cleven, RN • Dana Dauenhauer, RN • Della Dominic, BSN, RN • Chris Fernandez, RN • Tristan Frigillana, BSN, RN • Sukhman Gill, RN • Sydney Griffin, RN • Bernardo Hendriks, BSN, RN • Cecily Houser, BSN, RN • Hang Huynh-Phan, BSN, RN • Fatou Kanteh, BSN, RN • Sarah Karlinsey, RN • Jagrup Kaur, BSN, RN • Kailey Knowles, RN • Korrina Krot, BSN, RN • Seonah Lee, BSN, RN, CMSRN • Maribelle Macatangay, RN, BSN • Petia Mangeac, BSN, RN • Bonnie Martin, RN • Piean Meyert, MSN, RN • Nwanneka Okwoli, RN • Rochelle Passey, RN • Codruta "Otilia" Radosav-Flori, RN • Raphael Rohail, RN, MA-P • Kimberly Ryan, RN • Liezel Scroggins, RN • Jenny Smith, RN • Sarah Smith, BSN, RN • U-Sa Somboonnoo, ONC, BSN, RN • Angela Su, RN • Nok Thirintong, BSN, RN • Chris Tran, BSN, RN • Liese Watson, BSN, RN • Abigail White, RN • Cori Winslow, RN • Fabiola Wittig Quintana, BSN, RN • Lalaine Yabes, BSN, RN • Estela Yago, RN • Quinn Dounis, RN • Haley Pierce, RN • Tatyana Savchuk, BSN, RN • Linda Schumacher, RN • Elizabeth Vollk, BSN, RN • Azeb Alemayehu, CNA • Angela Alvarez Santiesteban, NAC • Mason Baldwin, CNA • Brieana Becker, CNA • Crystal Bush, NAC • Emma Calle, CNA • Alex Campos, CNA • Catherine Canto, CN • Sean Carrick, CNA • Nandita Chetty, CNA • Christeen Dalere, NAC • Sandra De La Cruz, CNA • Emily Ditri, CNA • Roseline Eze, CNA • Rachael Foretich, CNA • Madilyn Haack • Abrahan Hernandez Figueroa, CNA • Hafsa Ibrahim, CNA • Farouk Kattan, CNA • Daniel Mwangi, CNA • Lillian Okemo, CNA • Andreea Oteanu, NAC • Lizbeth Reyna, CNA • Chris Santos, HUC, NAC • Wee Webster, CNA • Woonsun Yang, CNA • Marisel Zamora Salazar, CNA • Andrea Barraza, NAC • Harman Gill, NAC • Fatimah Obaid, CNA • Marica Shiri-Wasto, NAC • Corazon Martinez, Health Unit Coordinator • Liflia Wahju, Health Unit Coordinator • Nahusenay Berihun, RN • Nuhamin Gizaw, RN • Rachel Treves, RN • Marisa Konen, NR • Tamryn Yamamoto, BSN, RN • Genna Yaychenya, BSN, RN • Ayame Armstrong, Nurse Technician • Haley Hanson, Nurse Technician • Macie Lahay, Nurse Technician
In 2024, the 7 Silver Ortho Spine & Neuro team faced a challenging year marked by increased patient harm events, including a rise in falls, a significant increase in Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs), higher rates of CAUTI, and declining patient experience scores. In response, the team demonstrated exceptional collaboration, clinical leadership, and a deep commitment to patient dignity by implementing targeted, evidence-based initiatives that produced measurable improvements in 2025.
The most impactful of these efforts was the Save Our Skin (S.O.S.) Initiative, developed to address the rise in HAPIs. Through comprehensive education, standardized prevention workflows, and strengthened interdisciplinary communication, the team achieved an 85% reduction in HAPI—despite a nearly 18% increase in hip fracture admissions, a population at inherently higher risk for skin breakdown. This initiative not only prevented significant patient harm but also improved healing trajectories and reduced the likelihood of long-term complications.
The team also launched the RN Initiated Fall Prevention Initiative, a proactive, nurse-driven model that empowered RNs to implement fall-prevention interventions immediately based on real-time assessment. This included early mobilization support, environmental safety modifications, individualized patient education, as well as staff education. As a result, the unit saw a substantial reduction in patient falls, with fewer injuries and improved patient confidence in their care team.
In addition to improving patient outcomes, the team strengthened staff safety through increased awareness and adherence to Safe Patient Handling practices. As a result, Safe Patient Handling injuries decreased dramatically—from 14 injuries in 2024 to just 3 in 2025. This reduction reflects the team’s heightened focus on safe mobility, proper equipment use, and a culture where protecting both patients and staff is a shared priority.
Importantly, the work developed by the 7 Silver Team has extended far beyond their own unit. Their tools, workflows, and education materials—originally created to address rising harm events—are now available to the entire organization through SharePoint. By formalizing their resources and making them accessible systemwide, the team created a sustainable model for improvement that other units can adopt. Their willingness to share best practices has accelerated learning across EvergreenHealth and positioned the organization to replicate their success in reducing harm and improving patient outcomes.
These initiatives contributed to broad improvements and measurable gains in Patient Experience, including higher scores in Nurse Communication, Responsiveness of Staff, Teamwork, Medication Communication, and Bedside Handoff.
The 7 Silver team’s ability to translate evidence into practice, advocate for vulnerable patients, and work cohesively across roles exemplifies the spirit of the DAISY Team Award. Their data-driven, compassionate approach has made a profound and lasting difference in patient outcomes, staff well-being, and the overall care environment at EvergreenHealth.
The most impactful of these efforts was the Save Our Skin (S.O.S.) Initiative, developed to address the rise in HAPIs. Through comprehensive education, standardized prevention workflows, and strengthened interdisciplinary communication, the team achieved an 85% reduction in HAPI—despite a nearly 18% increase in hip fracture admissions, a population at inherently higher risk for skin breakdown. This initiative not only prevented significant patient harm but also improved healing trajectories and reduced the likelihood of long-term complications.
The team also launched the RN Initiated Fall Prevention Initiative, a proactive, nurse-driven model that empowered RNs to implement fall-prevention interventions immediately based on real-time assessment. This included early mobilization support, environmental safety modifications, individualized patient education, as well as staff education. As a result, the unit saw a substantial reduction in patient falls, with fewer injuries and improved patient confidence in their care team.
In addition to improving patient outcomes, the team strengthened staff safety through increased awareness and adherence to Safe Patient Handling practices. As a result, Safe Patient Handling injuries decreased dramatically—from 14 injuries in 2024 to just 3 in 2025. This reduction reflects the team’s heightened focus on safe mobility, proper equipment use, and a culture where protecting both patients and staff is a shared priority.
Importantly, the work developed by the 7 Silver Team has extended far beyond their own unit. Their tools, workflows, and education materials—originally created to address rising harm events—are now available to the entire organization through SharePoint. By formalizing their resources and making them accessible systemwide, the team created a sustainable model for improvement that other units can adopt. Their willingness to share best practices has accelerated learning across EvergreenHealth and positioned the organization to replicate their success in reducing harm and improving patient outcomes.
These initiatives contributed to broad improvements and measurable gains in Patient Experience, including higher scores in Nurse Communication, Responsiveness of Staff, Teamwork, Medication Communication, and Bedside Handoff.
The 7 Silver team’s ability to translate evidence into practice, advocate for vulnerable patients, and work cohesively across roles exemplifies the spirit of the DAISY Team Award. Their data-driven, compassionate approach has made a profound and lasting difference in patient outcomes, staff well-being, and the overall care environment at EvergreenHealth.
Thank you for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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