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Greatest Catch Award

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UConn Health’s strong culture of safety and excellence is made possible by the dedication and collaboration of employees across every department. By acknowledging these proactive safety actions, the Greatest Catch award reinforces the importance of speaking up, collaborating across disciplines, and maintaining vigilance in protecting patients and one another.

This shared commitment to teamwork, accountability, and patient safety strengthens the organization and reflects the compassion and professionalism demonstrated throughout the institution. Recognizing and celebrating these contributions is an important part of fostering a culture where employees feel valued and empowered to continue making a meaningful impact on the patients and communities they serve.

Celebrating our 'CHAMPS'

The Safety CHAMP Committee’s Best Catch of the Month Award recognizes individuals who help mitigate or prevent adverse events by demonstrating one or more of the CHAMP principles:

  • Communicate Clearly
  • Handoff Effectively
  • Attention to Detail
  • Mentor Each Other
  • Practice and Accept a Questioning Attitude

The award celebrates employees who contribute to a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and excellence through proactive and thoughtful actions.

safety champ acronym referring to CHAMP and patient safety guidelines

Our 2025 Best Catches!

  • Jan - Miranda Ciraolo, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator • Pharmacy

    For Practice and Accept a Questioning Attitude

  • Feb - Jennifer Morin, Staff Nurse CN2 • Surgery/Orthopedics Unit

    For Mentor Each Other

  • Mar - Natalia Zajaczkowski, Staff Nurse CN2 • N.N.I.C.U.

    For Attention to Detail

  • Apr - Celeste Cheung, Pharmacist • Pharmacy

    For Practice and Accept a Questioning Attitude

  • May - Connie Simons, Medical Assistant • Cardiology

    For Attention to Detail

  • Jun - Joanna Bucior, Staff Nurse CN2 • Intensive Care Unit

    For Practice and Accept a Questioning Attitude

  • Jul - Swati Patel, Medical Technologist 2 • Core Lab

    For Attention to Detail

  • Aug - Kimberly Kearns, Staff Nurse CN2 • Emergency Room Unit

    For Mentor Each Other

  • Sep - Egla Hasimllari, Pharmacist • Pharmacy

    For Mentor Each Other

  • Oct - Jeremiah Jacques, Staff Nurse CN2 • Intermediate Unit

    For Attention to Detail

  • Nov - Jocelyn Prezioso, Physical Therapist 2 - UHP • Rehab Services - Inpatient

    For Attention to Detail

  • Dec - Gillian Weston, Asst Prof/Clinical • Dermatology

    For Attention to Detail