LAKEVILLE, Minn., July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ImageTrend, LLC announced the
winners of its 2024 Hooley™ Awards at the 16th annual ImageTrend
Connect Conference. The Hooley Awards celebrate innovative ideas
and programs that generate measurable outcomes in the EMS, fire,
and healthcare industries. From the 25 entries, nominees were
narrowed down to a field of nine finalists – three in each of the
three categories – from which a judging panel of industry leaders
selected the winners.
ImageTrend announces the winners of its
2024 Hooley™ Awards at the 16th annual Connect Conference.
About the Hooley Awards
The Hooley Awards recognize first responders, administrative
leaders, and personnel, honoring their involvement, creativity,
passion, and contributions to innovation and excellence for
community health and safety. There are three categories:
Innovation, Service, and New Frontier. The awards were presented on
July 24 at the 2024 Connect Hooley
Awards celebration event held at the Intercontinental Hotel in
St. Paul, Minnesota.
- The Innovation Award recognizes those serving in a new
or innovative way to meet the needs of their organization,
including developing programs or solutions to benefit providers,
administrators, or the community.
- The Service Award considers how data is being used to
further the safety of their community goals and acknowledges that
data is boundless and can be used in any number of ways for the
benefit of society.
- The New Frontier Award recognizes those who go
above and beyond the call of duty and break new ground or serve in
a humanitarian way.
2024 Hooley Award Winners
Innovation Award
Winner: Peggy Huddleston, Abbey Eskens and Team, Missouri Department of
Health and Senior Services
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' Time
Critical Diagnosis (TCD) Unit transitioned to an all-electronic
tracking system for hospital designations using the ImageTrend
License Management Software (LMS). This implementation automated
labor-intensive processes, improved communication, and provided
centralized resources for 77 hospitals and 470 personnel. The LMS
facilitated enhanced efficiency and streamlined workflows,
eliminating outdated methods and enhancing overall effectiveness in
managing hospital designations.
Innovation Finalists
- David Kamlan, Napa County
Emergency Medical Services Agency
- Shawn Stark, Timothy Rossette, and DeAnne Wixson from Louisville Fire Protection
District
Service Award
Winner: Chip Cooper, State
of New Hampshire Emergency Services
The State of New Hampshire's
innovative use of ImageTrend's RespondNH Licensure solution
revealed specific staffing shortages in the EMS and fire responder
workforce. This data-driven approach led to targeted initiatives,
such as grant-funded recruitment and retention programs, expanded
firefighter certification courses, and free Emergency Medical
Responder training, showing early success in addressing workforce
needs and enhancing community safety.
Service Finalists
- Delaware County EMS
- Katharine Hickcox, Connecticut
Office of Emergency Medical Services
New Frontier Award
Winner: Zach Botkin and Team, Clayton County Fire
and Emergency Services
Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services' 4C Response Model
addresses community health needs outside of emergencies through
innovative use of data-driven, patient-centered interactions. The
program's holistic approach to social determinants of health has
significantly reduced 911 calls and ambulance transports, forming
over 20 community partnerships, and improving healthcare access for
more than 100 enrolled participants.
New Frontier Finalists
- Marty Link, SD Dept. of Health, Office of EMS &
Trauma
- Steven Wells, Corona Fire
Department
"We are thrilled to recognize this year's Hooley Award winners
for their groundbreaking work and unwavering commitment to
improving their communities," said Patrick
Sheahan, ImageTrend's President and CEO. "Their dedication
and innovative approaches set a benchmark for excellence in the
EMS, fire, and healthcare industries. We are honored to celebrate
their achievements at this year's Connect conference."
The panel of judges who selected the winners included:
- Eric Chaney, EMS Specialist,
NHTSA Office of EMS
- Dr. Chris Souders, Associate
Medical Director, City of
Houston
- AJ Heightman, Chief Development Officer, Cambridge
Consulting
- Dr. Ted Lee, Editor-in-Chief,
The Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS)
- Kerri Hatt, Editor-in-Chief,
Lexipol
About ImageTrend
ImageTrend transforms incident data into actionable
intelligence, empowering frontline teams to effectively manage
surging demands and resource constraints, driving impactful change
in the communities we support. Founded in 1999, we serve more than
4,000 customers, including 20,000 agencies across Fire, Emergency
Medical Services and Hospital segments. With our deep industry
knowledge and advanced data analytics capabilities, we help our
customers streamline operations, shape long-term strategies, and
dramatically improve outcomes. Our comprehensive software solutions
and dedicated team provide the confidence and intelligence our
customers need to tackle today's challenges and prepare for
tomorrow's uncertainties. www.imagetrend.com.
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