Ten St. Mary’s Medical Staff Receive Kudos
This month, we’re proud to include several compliments recognizing members of St. Mary’s medical staff. Many of these kudos were thoughtfully submitted by colleagues who took the time to highlight exceptional teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centered care. Thank you for the everyday ways you support one another and strengthen our culture.
Colleague-to-Colleague:
During a recent St. Mary’s senior leadership rounding, two caregivers on the 9th floor Neurology unit praised Ann Bowman, MD, for her willingness to partner closely with nursing, as well as her dedication to teaching and collaboration. Thank you, Dr. Bowman, for contributing to a positive culture and living our Intermountain values. We truly are better together!
Alin Cheran, MD, received high compliments from two caregivers during a recent Mortality Meeting. Dr. Cheran was described as approachable, kind, and collaborative when asked whether his patient might be a candidate for hospice. He was respectful and took the time explain why she is not currently a candidate, and he committed to reconnecting with them next week to revisit the idea as things evolve.
A big thank you to Steven R. Gammon, MD, for his steady leadership and professionalism during an unexpected staffing challenge that led to a recent 16-hour diversion of orthopedic patients. When our locum APP became ill and couldn’t travel in for the overnight shift, Dr. Gammon, who was the attending on service, took this hiccup in stride, was very graceful about it, didn’t complain at all, voiced thoughtful concerns, and stayed the course. We’re grateful for his calm, team-first approach.
During an emergent call from L&D, a post–C-section patient rapidly decompensated and required urgent airway support. A huge thank you to Michael Krieves, MD, and Brandon Potter, MD, as well as the team at the bedside, for their calm, coordinated response and exceptional teamwork. Dr. Krieves quickly secured the airway under challenging positioning while the team provided critical support and seamless coordination with NICU and ICU to prepare for safe transfer. Additionally, David Ling, DO, provided steady, compassionate communication with the patient’s spouse during a highly stressful moment. This was a chaotic situation handled with skill, professionalism, and outstanding patient-centered care.
After a recent “Interprofessional Communication” session with new nurses, one nurse specifically highlighted Zane Scott, DO, for outstanding, responsive, patient-centered communication when nurses raise questions. Thank you, Dr. Scott, for role modeling professionalism and strong communication!
Patient-to-Clinician:
Zachary Bohn, PA, was amazing and very thorough. Took the time to actually talk to me and address my concerns.
Kishan Patel, MD, and all of my nurses were great.
Megan Trzaskoma, DO, is an excellent doctor. She was very understanding, listened to my loved one’s concerns, and spent a lot of time with them.