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MHCA and LTCOP present 2022 Excellence in Long Term Care Awards



The Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program and MHCA presented the 2022 Excellence in Long Term Care Awards earlier this week at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell. Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, delivered an address in which he thanked caregivers for their commitment to providing quality care to Maine's elders and disabled citizens throughout the pandemic. Join us in congratulating this year's honorees:
 
Excellence in Long Term Care Awards 2022
 
  • Shirley Bonefant, Laundry, Forest Hill
  • Katie Dudley, Personal Support Specialist, Compassionate Caregivers for ME, LLC
  • Penny James, Personal Support Specialist, Seniors/Domestics Home Care Agency
  • Lisa Johnson, Housekeeping Aide, Maine Veterans' Home – Machias
  • George Johnson, Care Aide, Certified Residential Medication Aide, 75 State Street
  • Melody Knox, Certified Nursing Assistant, St. Andre Health Care
  • Betty Kubera, Certified Nursing Assistant, Katahdin Health Care
  • Cathy Lincoln, Certified Nursing Assistant-M Level III, Rehab Aide, Maine Veterans' Home – Augusta
  • Holly Martin, Registered Nurse, Orchard Park Rehab & Living Center
  • Mei Ramirez, Certified Residential Medication Aide, DLTC Healthcare Hall-Dale Manor
  • Emily Skyers, Certified Residential Medication Aide, The Landing at Cape Elizabeth
  • Joshua Stevens, Nurse Manager, Barron Center
  • Kelly Williams, Certified Nursing Assistant, Mid Coast Senior Health Center
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, Faith Stilphen, RN, The Landing at Cape Elizabeth
 
We thank this year's judges for their time and expertise. They are:
 
  • Trinity Baker, Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
  • Jeanne Delicata, Barron Center
  • Nadine Grosso, formerly of Maine Health Care Association
 
We also would like to thank our event sponsors for their generous support. They are:
 
  • DLTC Healthcare
  • First Atlantic Healthcare
  • Maine Veterans' Homes
  • North Country Associates
  • Geriatric Medical
  • MHCA Worker's Comp Fund
As a reminder, recipients of the AHCA/NCAL national quality awards will be recognized with a state award and recognition on stage at MHCA's Fall Conference on Thursday, October 20th at 8 am during the opening session.
 
To view the program booklet and live stream event broadcast,
please click here.


Staff Contact: aellis@mehca.org