Samah A Abosaef joined Home Health equipped with knowledge and expertise. Her enthusiasm to come to work every day and take the daily challenge with a bright smile and positive attitude is inspiring and contagious to her colleagues. She easily adapted to the routine and developed compassion for her new role in the department. For almost a year since she joined the team, her contribution is stellar and well valued. With the new COVID-19 pandemic she played a very relevant position to help others first by volunteering to be floated out for screening and later on with the vaccinations. She actively involved herself in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign of the organization as well as promoting the proper observance of safety precautions to prevent transmission of the virus. She adheres to the strict use of Personal Protective Equipment and also encourages all individuals she encounters to follow the proper distancing, hand-washing, and taking care of oneself when sick. She has a positive outlook in life and her career among her colleagues as well as herself. She is very professional in dealing with her patients and treats them with respect and compassion. Specific patients commended her on the way she deals with them with utmost tolerance, patience, and professional attitude. She treats all her patients equally regardless of their station and status in life. She takes initiative in improving herself professionally and exerts extra effort to impart her knowledge during the JCIA (Joint Commission) virtual visit and volunteered ahead of her peers.
It is my privilege to be allowed to work with her and witness the contribution she advocated for in the institution. Her participation is a direct step to the organization’s goal for "zero harm and safety for all.”
The selection committee noted the nominee demonstrates professional skills and teamwork. Her empathetic response to colleagues and patients and quotes from patients demonstrate compassionate, professional care.