Social Worker of the Year nominations accepted through Feb. 1

The Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital Carolyn Edwards Social Worker of the Year Committee is accepting nominations for Social Worker of the Year now through Feb. 1.

This award honors a social worker within the Transition Management Department at VUH who exemplifies the best of the profession's values and achievements through specific accomplishments. The recipient will be honored during a Social Work Month event in March.

The Social Worker of the Year shows exceptional service through consistent performance in the areas of:

• Professionalism (i.e. continuing to improve skills, supports colleagues, responds to referrals promptly)
• Advocacy (facilitates access to various resources, encourages patient decision-making, supports patient rights)
• Relationship-Building (communicates effectively, enhances continuity of care)
• Compassionate Care (demonstrates cultural competency and empathy, responsive to patient/family needs)

Anyone can submit a nomination. Nominations can be made by a group or an individual. Groups making nominations should identify one contact person.

The Carolyn Edwards Social Worker of the Year Committee will select the recipient based on the information provided in the nomination. 

Please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2STWKC  for a nomination form.