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HA staff commended for outstanding performance (with photo)
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The Hospital Authority (HA) today (May 12) announced its Outstanding Staff and Teams Award for 2011, with six staff members and five healthcare teams from public hospitals and the HA Head Office receiving awards (a list of awardees is appended).  Their dedication and outstanding performance were highly commended in respect of delivery of quality patient-centred care, enhancing team spirit and effectiveness of the organisation.

     The HA has been organising this annual award since 1993 as a corporation-wide programme to recognise significant contributions made by staff members and teams.  The award programme has now been running for 18 consecutive years.

     At the announcement ceremony today, the former Chairman of the HA Human Resources Committee, Mr Peter Lo said, "During the selection process, the most profound impression for members of the selection committee is the incredible performance that the awardees have accomplished. Even though they are working under great pressure, they are still capable of finding ways to improve services."

     HA Chairman, Mr Anthony Wu congratulated the newly awarded staff and teams at the ceremony.  Mr Wu said, "These award-winning colleagues have come from various departments, and include doctors, nurses, clerical and supporting staff as well as multi-disciplinary teams.  They have fully demonstrated tender loving care and team spirit.  We feel both honoured and proud of you.  I would like to express my gratitude to the contributions of all award-winning colleagues and wish them every success in the future. "

     The Selection Panel was chaired by Mr Peter Lo and comprised HA Chief Executive Dr Leung Pak-yin; HA Board Member, Dr Margaret Chung; Kowloon East Cluster Chief Executive, Dr Joseph Lui; Deputising Head of Human Resources, Dr Derrick Au; and past award winner, Ms Chan Sau-kuen, Nurse Consultant (Continence Care) at United Christian Hospital.

The awardees were selected from among 60 nominations from various divisions of public hospitals and the HA Head Office.  The selection criteria include:

a. People-centred care
b. Professional service
c. Committed staff
d. Team work

Ends/Thursday, May 12, 2011
Issued at HKT 18:19

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