Dedicated to patient care since 1985

David McClain, Abby McClain, John Fletcher

OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2003

Each employee at HPH is given the opportunity to vote for one nominee for Outstanding Employee of the Year.  A committee is selected among peers and counts nominations, makes final decision on winner and is responsible for making the entire Employee Reception enjoyable for all.  Other staff members not on the committee also participate in the reception preparation. 

This year, Abby Phillips McClain was chosen as Employee of the Year 2003.   Ms. McClain received her degree in nursing from Lander College.  She resides in Belton with her husband, David, and three children.  Prior to joining the staff at HPH in 1996 she was employed at Anderson Area Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital in August, Gerogia. Since began her career at HPH as a staff nurse then became head nurse on Lodge H.  Currently she serves as Medical Staff Credentials and Performance Improvement Coordinator at Harris Hospital. Numerous comments were made by staff on the nomination ballots and are as follows:

She is exceedingly professional and compassionate.
Gives 110% every day.
Not in the job for personal gain, but always acts in the best interest of patients.
Puts in long/late hours, to get things right for the hospital.
Relates well with all departments.
The ultimate team player”.
Helpful to others in understanding their role in getting tasks completed.
Has a strong background knowledge of all disciplines.
Dedicated to staff and patients.
Is instrumental in maintaining hospital preparedness.
Work standards have caught the attention of other professional organization.
Loyal to HPH.
Always available to listen to concerns/issues of the hospital.
Is the “Personification of Spirit”.
Always upbeat, with positive attitude.
Always has a kind word and a smile to pass your way.
“A Lady Conducting Business”.
“Goodwill Ambassador of the Hospital”.

The Employee of the Year for 2003
 Abby Phillips McClain