Hannah Harrill
September 2023
Hannah
Harrill
,
RN
Ambulatory Services
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York
,
NY
United States

 

 

 

Hannah's dedication to her profession, her attention to detail, and her commitment to patient safety truly sets her apart.
Hannah has truly exemplified what it means to be an outstanding nurse with her recent actions. Hannah demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, vigilance, and commitment to patient safety when she caught a significant error in Epic's Care Everywhere system. She noticed that the system had erroneously linked the medical records of a different person to her patient's medical record. Understanding the potentially serious implications of this error, she immediately alerted our team to correct the mistake. This was not a minor issue.

The patient whose record was mixed up was visiting us for pre-op clearance for surgery. If the error had not been discovered and rectified, it could have led to severe consequences for the patient and the hospital. Her quick thinking and dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of her patients prevented a potentially harmful situation. Hannah's dedication to her profession, her attention to detail, and her commitment to patient safety truly sets her apart.