Assistant Professor, Duke Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, Brett Rocos, MD, BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, FRCS (Tr & Orth), received this award as a recognition of a healthcare provider meeting and exceeding the core values of the Duke LifeFlight Code Team when delivering an emergency response – Teamwork, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Safety. The Code Team grants the award to providers of any profession across Duke Health.
In receiving the award, providers must exemplify the values listed above in an emergency response situation/ code beyond that expected in one’s position.
Dr. Rocos shared, “I was on clinic duty when a patient from another provider sustained a rapid, critical hemorrhage in the outpatient area. I was part of the team that delivered the rapid response to a successful conclusion in a confined space outside a critical care area.”
Thank you, and great job!