NOMINATED IN TOP 5 -- “WHERE TO WORK: BEST HOSPITAL IT DEPARTMENT”

The Nanticoke Health Services Information Technology Department is among the best in the nation. The department was chosen as a winner in the “Where to Work: Best Hospital IT Departments” in the small hospital size category. Several hundred hospital Information Technology departments from 40 states submitted nominations.

Nanticoke’s Information Technology Department placed in the Top 5 of small sized hospitals across the country. The department is included in Healthcare IT News’ 2011 list of, “Where to Work: Best Hospital IT Departments” featuring the winners.

The department of 17 is complete with competent, capable employees willing to roll up their sleeves and do the work that needs to get done. "If you empower them, they see what they are capable of," said. Susan Godesky, Director of IT, said. "Cross training, learning from fellow employees, and using the hospital's reimbursement fund to pay for continuing education classes are major influences that contribute to professional development."