On June 20, 2018, Thompson Health, a member of Pandion Optimization Alliance, was named as a finalist for Premier, Inc.’s annual Illuminating Excellence Award.
James Taylor, Director of Food and Nutrition at Thompson Health, was recognized by Premier, a leading healthcare improvement company, for his accomplishments and improvements in operations. This includes: patient/resident/student satisfaction scores, documented cost savings, activities that support the values and mission of the organization, membership in the Premier alliance, professional and community activities, and personal achievements in the last year.
“It is always great to have the opportunity to be recognized for the effort, time, and diligence put forth in order to assist the mission and goals that we have as an organization,” said Taylor. “While I am proud to receive this award of recognition and accomplishment, my team members are the ones that make this happen daily—I merely provide the vision. They are the true shining stars.”
Taylor’s accomplishments were celebrated during Premier’s annual Foodservice Forum held in conjunction with its Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition, which brought more than 4,000 provider and supplier attendees to Nashville, Tennessee.
“We’re honored to recognize James for his leadership and accomplishments,” said Debby Kasper, RDN, LDN, SNS Director of Clinical Nutrition and Wellness Program Development, Premier. “He is improving foodservice offerings in his facility, while enhancing the dining experience.”
In addition to its membership in Pandion, Thompson Health participated in Pandion’s Foodservice committee which provides members with a forum to share best practices, provide education through vendor presentations, review the status of current contracts, review bids and awards for new contracts, network, and more. Additional committees include: supply, business and industry, lab, pharmacy, and various steering committees.
Premier has the industry’s largest foodservice purchasing program, offering savings to providers across the U.S. The program provides aggressive contracts with foodservice manufacturers, industry leading value-added services, and educational opportunities. Pandion is both an owner and certified sponsor of Premier.
UR Medicine Thompson Health is the premier healthcare provider for more than 165,000 people in upstate New York’s greater Finger Lakes area. We have more than 450 practitioners, over 1,600 associates and 200 community volunteers, offering a full range of healthcare services.
