William Bell, Jr., MD, Emergency Medicine, and James Kot, MD, FACS, Cardiovascular Surgery, were recognized as the second quarter 2023 winners of the Forrest General Hospital Doctors CARE Awards. These awards recognize the achievements of physician members of Forrest General Hospital in service and contribution to the patient and physician community.
The Physician Efficiency Champion, presented to Dr. Kot, highlights a physician who works to reduce waste and redundancies in the hospital environment thereby improving patient access. This includes efficient use of resources, managing length of stay, and patient safety. Coordination of care between providers directly improves the patients’ experiences and reflects positively on the physician’s quality. Dr. Kot was chosen after review of his safety record including length of stay, mortality and readmission rates.
The Physician Communication Champion Award, awarded to Dr. Bell, highlights a physician who understands that communication is at the core of patient care, whether with staff, nurses, technicians, therapists, providers, or other physicians. The physician is also willing to teach and educate nurses and team members to add to a positive patient experience. “Communication allows our physicians to connect with patients and other caregivers in powerful, impactful ways,” said Millie Swan, Forrest Health vice president.
