Congratulations to Mary Key, RN, CIC for being recognized with Tift Regional’s L.E.A.D.E.R. Award on Nov. 29.   Mary serves as Director of Infection Prevention for Tift Regional Health System.  Mary was nominated by the staff members in her department for her inspiring management style and dedication to quality care and patient safety.    This award goes to a nominee each quarter who is at or above the department manager level and has at least one year of service in his or her current role.  Pictured with Mary on the left is Tracie Grace, TRHS Director of Medical Imaging and Chair of the Rewards and Recognitions Committee. 

What does the acronym L.E.A.D.E.R. mean?  LEADERSHIP is inspiring others to come together for a common purpose. EXCELLENCE in leadership means going above and beyond to ensure that a group is successful and effective. A leader maintains a positive ATTITUDE, facing obstacles with dignity and strength. A leader displays tact and DIPLOMACY, showing great skill in dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way. A leader has a great work ETHIC, displays EMPATHY toward others and is EFFICIENT and thorough with tasks. A leader displays RESPONSIBILITY and accountability for actions and is RESPECTFUL of the thoughts and ideas of others.