Hasbro Children’s announced its 2024 Brite Lite award winners at a recent ceremony held in the hospital’s Balise Healing Garden. Recipients are Brown University Health employees nominated by Hasbro Children’s patients and their families for their dedication and compassion shown to pediatric patients under their care.
The 2024 Brite Lites winners, selected from among more than 40 nominations, are:
• Laura Cioe, of Cranston, RI, family advocate, patient & family centered care, Hasbro Children’s
• Kristen Gallagher, RN, of Warwick, RI, 5th floor, Hasbro Children’s
• Margaret Scheffler, MD, of Warwick, pediatric critical care, Hasbro Children’s
• Mary Sette, NP, of Scituate, RI, emergency department, Hasbro Children’s
• Maddison Zuba, BSN, RN, of North Smithfield, RI, pediatric float pool, Hasbro Children’s
“What a special day to be able to come together to recognize and celebrate the outstanding work and high-quality care provided to our patients every day,” said Sarah Frost, chief of hospital operations at Brown University Health and president of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s. “This unwavering dedication to the best interests of our patients and community while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety truly makes a difference in the lives of our patients and families – giving us much to be proud of.”
The Brite Lite employee recognition program started 20-plus years ago. It celebrates five employees who have excelled in their everyday duties to make patients and families feel safe, important, and well cared for. Brite Lite winners are chosen for exemplifying “the four Cs” at Hasbro Children’s: caring, communication, cooperation and competence. This year’s nominations can be found here.