Celebrate BBAHC Staff Accomplishments!
Please join BBAHC in celebrating the recent accomplishments of our staff that demonstrate our commitment to competence in the delivery of healthcare services:
(Pictured top row from left: Deanna Jackson, Sanora Bell, Dr. Marlena Strandir, Bryan Reed. Pictured bottom row from left: Dr. Kevin Omilusik, Stephanie Spencer, Nikolena Wulvik, Rebecca Johnson, Elena Jacques).
Deanna Jackson, Quality Director
Deanna earned her CPHQ credential. The Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification is the only accredited credential in healthcare quality, demonstrates a commitment to advancing healthcare quality, and is highly valued by employers in the healthcare industry.
Sanora Bell, Dental Therapist
Sanora graduated from the DHAT (Dental Health Aide Therapist) program and received her AAS in Dental Therapy. A DHAT is a dental team member who works under the supervision of a licensed dentist providing a limited range of services. Those services include patient and community-based preventive dental services, basic restorations and uncomplicated extractions. DHAT skills meet the majority of basic dental care needs found in rural Alaska Native communities.
Dr. Marlena Strandir, Chief of Staff
Dr. Kevin Omilusik, Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Strandir and Dr. Omilusik both completing the National Rural Hospital Association Chief Medical Officer Certification Program. NRHA’s Rural Hospital CMO Certification Program was developed by successful rural hospital CMOs for rural hospital CMOs to help them strengthen their leadership skills and lead their hospital to success. An individual with this certification will immediately be recognized as someone qualified to be a CMO leader in a rural hospital with excellence.
Bryan Reed, Facilities Division Manager
Bryan earned a Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) credential. This prestigious certification demonstrates mastery of five essential domains, including compliance, planning, design, and construction, maintenance and operations, finance, and administration.
Stephanie Spencer, Clinical Services Division Manager
Stephanie was named a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a professional society dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professional educational and leadership performance; the highest ethical standards and conduct; and the advancement of healthcare leadership excellence.
Rebecca Johnson, Infectious Diseases Division Manager
Rebecca received her Certification in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology. Certification in infection prevention and control is a standardized measure of the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals. The main purpose of certification is to protect the public by providing a standardized measure of knowledge required for IPC professionals. Rebecca is pictured with her daughter, Nikolena Wulvik.
Elena Jacques, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator
Elena earned her NRAEMT (Nationally Registered Advanced Medical Technician) certification. The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of our recent employee accomplishments. Please take time to thank these employees, and any others you are aware of, for their dedication and commitment to our mission through professional development.