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Donate TodayUHealth celebrated National Patient Safety Awareness Week with a series of engaging initiatives designed to strengthen our culture of safety and reinforce the shared responsibility of protecting patients, staff, and the community.
In collaboration with the Office of Risk Management, nurses across the health system participated in Patient Safety Fairs, presenting on key safety priorities, such as falls and infection prevention, hand hygiene compliance, and medication safety. These events engaged both staff and patients alike, reflecting our shared commitment to patient safety, education, and continuous improvement.
Team members also participated in the return of the highly interactive Room of Errors, featuring simulated clinical environments designed to highlight potential safety risks. Participants identified safety hazards and reinforced best practices in real time. This year, UHealth expanded the initiative to include a 360-degree virtual simulation, increasing accessibility and participation for colleagues enterprisewide.
During this year’s event, nursing staff were recognized with the inaugural Patient Safety Hero Awards, honoring their leadership and unwavering commitment to patient safety. Nursing honorees included:
Daniela Barcan, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens
Jessica Campos, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Imaging Services
Sylvester at Kendall
Karelia Falcon, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Doral
Viviane Leveille-Charles, BSN, RN, MPH, NE-BC
Director, Nursing, Outpatient Nursing Clinic
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Liuva Ley, MSN, APRN, WOCNCB
Registered Nurse 3, 6 North
UHealth Tower
Carlos Lindado, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 3, Perioperative Services
Sylvester at Lennar
Jennifer Parker, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 3, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Fort Lauderdale
Yvette Rodriguez-Arce, MSN, RN, CNOR
Director, Nursing
Bascom Palmer at Naples
Janette Solivan, BSN, RN, AMB-BC
Registered Nurse 3, Outpatient Clinic
Sylvester at Plantation
2025 Good Catch Awards
The Good Catch Awards recognize faculty and staff for their dedication and foresight in reducing patient harm and safeguarding the well-being of patients and their families. This proactive approach helps us identify opportunities to improve processes, encourages teamwork, and supports continuous improvement. By celebrating staff who raise concerns, we reinforce a culture where patient safety is everyone’s responsibility and prevention is a top priority.
Kathy Ascencio, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Perioperative Services
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Michelle Banos, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Lennar
Daniela Barcan, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens
Broc Barwick, BSN, RN, PCCN
Registered Nurse 3, Preoperative/PACU
Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens
Marie Boisson, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Perioperative Services
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Sofia Borche, APRN, FNP-C, MSN
Registered Nurse 1, Ophthalmic Clinical Services
UHealth at Lennar
Rebecca Budyszewick, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Registered Nurse 2, Outpatient Retina Clinic
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Emmanuel Carelus, MBA, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Ambulatory Surgery/Inpatient Unit
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Marie Hazel Cordero, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 3, Ambulatory Surgery/Inpatient Unit
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Ranie DeRouen, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer at Naples
Herminia Diaz, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Manager, Nursing, Perioperative Services
Sylvester at Doral
Nicole Ferry, BSN, RN, AMB-BC
Registered Nurse 3, Outpatient Retina Clinic
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Victoria Garcia, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Inpatient Unit
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Nickeya Gordon, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Ambulatory Surgery
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Alex Machado, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Preoperative/PACU
Bascom Palmer at Naples
Patricia Marsh, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Preoperative/PACU
Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens
Patricia Perez, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Registered Nurse 2, Inpatient Unit
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Yodary Quintana Baez, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Lennar
Lidia Rivas Aguilera, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Preadmissions
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Remy Rodriguez, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Courtyard Research Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ilene Rone, ASN, RN, RNFA
Registered Nurse, Per Diem, Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens
Elcie Roseau, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Perioperative Services
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Jeanine Spiegelhalter, MBA, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 3, Perioperative Services
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Rosanne Thomas, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse 3, Emergency Department
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Cindy M. Valiente, MSN, RN, AGNP-C, AMB-BC
Director, Nursing, Ambulatory Services
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Ivelisse Vives Borgos, MSN, RN
Registered Nurse 2, Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer at Naples