Southcoast Health System announced recipients of the 2013 Southcoast President’s Award for Excellence. Nominated by their co-workers, the President’s Award recognizes 12 individuals and one team for outstanding performance, integrity and overall quality of services provided.

“President’s Award of Excellence is presented to some of our most talented employees at Southcoast who truly demonstrate the cultural elements of Southcoast Health System,” said Keith Hovan, president and CEO of Southcoast Health. “It gives me great pride to acknowledge these individuals.”

Hovan announced this year’s recipients at the combined annual meetings of Southcoast Health System and Southcoast Hospitals on Monday, Dec. 10 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

The Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) Implementation Team earned the President’s Award. April Knoll, of Marion, is a team member.

The team is responsible for creating a computer system that allows physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to enter their own orders directly into the electronic medical record of each patient.

All Southcoast employees, including members of leadership and physicians who are employees of Southcoast, are eligible. Winners are selected on how well they meet the selection criteria that is based on excellent performance.

2013 Southcoast President’s Award for Excellence winners:

Marion

Michele Wakeman, Registered Nurse, Team Leader, Tobey Hospital

Mattapoisett

Holly Lestage, Provider Staff Recruiter, Southcoast Physicians Group