Star of the Week: Karen Mowatt-Shirley

September 25, 2020

Our Star of the Week this week is Karen Mowatt-Shirley, HCA on Lyndon 5.

Karen’s courage, bravery and focus on patient safety is a credit to her and this was never more evident than during a very serious incident recently on Lyndon 5.

During the incident on the ward when emergency access was required to a bathroom of which the lock would not open, Karen selflessly managed to gain access knowing that the safety of the patient in the bathroom absolutely depended on her actions. Karen acted in a manner that should be honoured and due to her quick thinking and selfless actions the patient’s life was most definitely saved.

The incident was extremely traumatic for the ward but Karen showed strength and resilience and certainly went above and beyond the remit of the her role.

Do you know someone in your team that has gone above and beyond the call of duty? Why not put them forward for Star of the Week by clicking here.