Patricia (Pat) Sodomka Leadership Award Nomination
Throughout her career as a physical therapy clinician, a hospital administrator, and a health care executive, Pat Sodomka was a patient advocate and a gracious and visionary leader. She was a national and international leader in Patient- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC). In the mid-1980’s she embarked on a pioneering PFCC journey that transformed the culture and practice of health care and quality, and impacted health profession’s education and PFCC research. Pat viewed patient/family partnerships in care, teaching, and learning as the essence of PFCC and as a powerful tool to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
The Patricia K. Sodomka Leadership Award has been established to honor Pat’s phenomenal leadership and legacy.
Patricia (Pat) Sodomka Leadership Award Nomination
Throughout her career as a physical therapy clinician, a hospital administrator, and a health care executive, Pat Sodomka was a patient advocate and a gracious and visionary leader. She was a national and international leader in Patient- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC). In the mid-1980’s she embarked on a pioneering PFCC journey that transformed the culture and practice of health care and quality, and impacted health profession’s education and PFCC research. Pat viewed patient/family partnerships in care, teaching, and learning as the essence of PFCC and as a powerful tool to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
The Patricia K. Sodomka Leadership Award has been established to honor Pat’s phenomenal leadership and legacy.
Criteria:
Leaders eligible for nomination include members of Wellstar MCG Health leadership
at the level of manager or above, and who:
- Motivates and inspires others to further the culture of Patient- and Family-Centered Care.
- Demonstrate an ability to lead by creating or developing programs, projects or activities that impact the enterprise through Patient- and Family-Centered Care practices.
- Develops creative ways to accomplish goals and objectives, shares ideas with their team, and empowers others to strengthen and enrich PFCC culture.
- Achieves results that continue the PFCC journey and is recognized by others for dedication to this practice.
- Demonstrates the ability to listen and communicate effectively.
- Displays high levels of optimism and confidence.
Additionally, candidates are passionate in what they do and are committed to the success of Patient- and Family-Centered Care.
Please complete the form below to submit a nomination for the Pat Sodomka Leadership Award.