BRADFORD, PA & OLEAN, NY – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), members of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), are proud to announce the August star award winners for each hospital campus. Jason Santora and Amy Hayman were recognized at in person ceremonies at BRMC and OGH, respectively.
The star award is offered monthly at BRMC and OGH to an employee who displays exceptional performance and inspires others to do the same. Members of the team are nominated for outstanding customer service, ongoing performance improvement, teamwork, communication, ownership/accountability, and excellence. Employees are selected through patient as well as co-worker nominations.
Jason Santora, a security officer at BRMC, was awarded the honor on July 25.

“When working with our clients, Jason has such a respectful and caring attitude. He is an inspiration and a great example to those who work with mental health patients,” according to his nomination.

“When manpower issues develop, Jason maintains a polite and respectful manner. He has a calm demeanor that helps to defuse any tense or harsh situations. It’s always a pleasure to have him on a manpower team; it’s not a simple job, and we’re fortunate to have him!”

The OGH star award went to Amy Hayman, a unit coordinator who works in the subacute rehab department on July 27.

“Amy is always such a great help with explaining and giving tours of the department. Due to the excessive workload and happenings throughout the department, she knows how to make you understand and feel comfortable with it all,” according to her nomination.

“Amy is always very thorough in her work and a pleasure to work with. She is a great addition to our UAHS team!” Other employees who were recognized and nominated for the August star award included Kevin Waid, EVS; Joe Warner, SMART, for BRMC as well as Laura Balcerzak, outpatient surgery center; Paige Blair, cardiac cath lab; Elizabeth Karnes, RN, 3 rd floor, nursing; Tim Moran, cardiac cath lab; Jessica Rhodes, RN, OB; and Jennell Saulter, 3 rd floor, nursing, for OGH. Star award recipients received a chamber of commerce gift certificate, additional paid time off, certificate of recognition, UAHS logoed apparel, as well as the coveted star award parking spot. All nominees were recognized for their hard work towards UAHS’ drive to five, five stars!