IAHSS Recognizes Heroic Hospital Security Officers and Contributors to Healthcare Security

IAHSS Foundation recognition program honors excellence in healthcare security, safety and risk management.
Published: June 13, 2016

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include Bill Navejar, who was presented the Elwood (Woody) G. Near Presidential Award.

Heroic hospital security officers and members of the healthcare security community who have worked tirelessly to advance the hospital protection community were honored at the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Foundation recognition banquet held in Charlotte, N.C., May 24.

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Awards presented included the medal of distinction, which is given to an individual who, through individual action or initiative, has made a significant and lasting contribution to the healthcare security, safety, and/or risk management professions. Medals of merit were also awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves in the performance of duty through an act of personal fortitude that is above and beyond the call of duty.

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The Chapter of Distinction award was also presented, honoring the chapter that demonstrates the greatest initiative and/or innovation in promoting the healthcare security and safety profession, as well as the IAHSS. Also, the Philip A. Gaffney Faculty Chair,  Russell L. Colling Medal for Literary Achievement, Distinguished Lifeworks Medal and the Lindberg Bell Program of Distinction were awarded.

Foundation President Connie Packard lead the event and presented the awards. The winners were:

The Foundation Recognition Program was established in 2006 to promote excellence and outstanding contributions to the Association and to the field of healthcare security, safety and risk management. Congratulations to all of the winners!

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