Portsmouth, Va. (October 16, 2007) – Richard K. Jackson, RT, respiratory manager at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, has been selected as the Bon Secours Maryview 2007 representative for the health system’s Dedicated Service Award.

Jackson came to Bon Secours four years ago from Shore Memorial Hospital on the Eastern Shore. He was selected for this prestigious honor because of his consistent demonstration of the Bon Secours Core Values of respect, compassion, quality, innovation and growth.  During this short time, he has instilled customer service and “striving for excellence” throughout the department and has gained a reputation for consistently improving the quality of care by respiratory therapy. 

As a very enthusiastic leader, he has significantly improved his department’s employee satisfaction scores while maintaining a reputation of being firm but fair. In addition to being known as a compassionate person, with an upbeat attitude, he exemplifies the mission of the Sisters through his work with homeless people in Portsmouth. As a true testament to Jackson’s leadership qualities, members of his staff nominated him.  

The Bon Secours Health System headquartered in Marriottsville, MD, sponsors the Dedicated Service Award.  It honors employees who have demonstrated their commitment to the core values of Bon Secours. 
Jackson was honored at a special dinner in Baltimore with about two-dozen other award recipients and executive leaders from throughout the Bon Secours Health System nationally.  In addition to a plaque commemorating his achievement and award, he will receive a Dedicated Service Award pin and monetary recognition. 

The Bon Secours Health System Dedicated Service Award honors employees who have demonstrated their commitment to the core values of Bon Secours.  Winners are chosen by a team of managers who base their decisions on how well nominees meet the selection criteria, which include support of the mission of Bon Secours, personal development and accomplishments in activities that reach beyond the recipient’s basic job description.  Dedicated Service Awards have been presented over the last 21 consecutive years.