The PHIL Award for Outstanding Respiratory Therapists

Respiratory Therapists (RTs) play a critical role across our entire health system to support providers in delivering care in emergency rooms, ICUs, clinics, and everywhere in between. Their contributions extend beyond the hospital walls, influencing community health through outreach and education initiatives.

Stormont Vail Health is excited to offer team members, patients, and visitors a way to celebrate that impact with the PHIL Award for Outstanding Respiratory Therapists. This annual honor recognizes one RT as the very BEST in respiratory care.

Eligibility and Criteria

Who can submit a nomination?

Patients, their families, caregivers, team members, and volunteers

Who can receive a nomination?

Any Stormont Vail RT who demonstrates professional excellence and compassion in educating and caring for patients with a respiratory illness.

Candidates must demonstrate:

  • Outstanding care and service to patients, families, and team members
  • Support for our mission of excellence and commitment to safety
  • Empathy and respect toward patients, their families, and team members

Examples

Patient-Centered Care: Sarah created tailored education sessions for patients, using simple language and visuals to clarify their conditions and treatments, empowering them and reducing anxiety.

Compassionate Support: James provided emotional reassurance to patients, like an older adult with COPD, and organized a support group to foster community.

Advocacy and Empowerment: Maria started an asthma education program with hands-on workshops for patients and families, showcasing her dedication to improving respiratory health.

Nominate an RT for the PHIL Award