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The NHI Care Awards 2014: Celebrating Excellence in
Care in association with Homecare Medical Supplies
The NHI Care Awards, national recognition of outstanding care
Winner of the NHI Resident Achievement Award 2014 Guests at the 2014 NHI Care Awards
Christopher Norris arrives at the ceremony with his parents were entertained by Celtic Drummers
Chris Norris Sr, Ann Norris and his sister Rita Morahan to promote, protect and advance care of the older person in Ireland.
The recipients work has had a demonstrable impact in enhancing
It was an outstanding night recognising the superb care being the dignity, autonomy and quality of life of the older person. The
provided by NHI Members in nursing homes across Ireland. Over inaugural recipient of the Award was Mr Michael McCoy, Chairman
400 people from the nursing home and wider health and older & founder of Moorehall Living, Ardee, Co Louth. Michael was
persons sectors gathered at Citywest Hotel on 6th November for the chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Award for his outstanding
Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards 2014. RTÉ presenter Gráinne contribution and pioneering work in older person care and for his
Seoige hosted the fifth annual celebration recognising the dedication excellent leadership during his tenure as chairman of NHI.
and outstanding care that is provided on a daily basis by wide- The 2014 Resident Achievement Award Winner is another
ranging staff in nursing homes in our local communities. inspirational story that is testament to what nursing home care
The NHI Care Awards ten award categories recognised nurses, can accomplish. Chris Norris is just 45 and with the support of the
carers, ancillary workers, activity coordinators, catering in nursing outstanding care staff at Knightsbridge Nursing Home in Co Meath
homes, innovation in dementia care, community initiative, and the he has overcome severe paralysis. His progression has been such that
contribution of residents to nursing home life. as he accepted the Award his move from to nursing home care to
2014 saw the introduction of a new award category that honoured independent living was on the horizon.
significant contribution to the nursing home sector and care of the Supporting Chris and residents to fulfil their potential and live
older person. The NHI Lifetime Achievement Award was established
to honour an individual who has worked consistently and steadfastly
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Care in association with Homecare Medical Supplies
The NHI Care Awards, national recognition of outstanding care
Winner of the NHI Resident Achievement Award 2014 Guests at the 2014 NHI Care Awards
Christopher Norris arrives at the ceremony with his parents were entertained by Celtic Drummers
Chris Norris Sr, Ann Norris and his sister Rita Morahan to promote, protect and advance care of the older person in Ireland.
The recipients work has had a demonstrable impact in enhancing
It was an outstanding night recognising the superb care being the dignity, autonomy and quality of life of the older person. The
provided by NHI Members in nursing homes across Ireland. Over inaugural recipient of the Award was Mr Michael McCoy, Chairman
400 people from the nursing home and wider health and older & founder of Moorehall Living, Ardee, Co Louth. Michael was
persons sectors gathered at Citywest Hotel on 6th November for the chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Award for his outstanding
Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards 2014. RTÉ presenter Gráinne contribution and pioneering work in older person care and for his
Seoige hosted the fifth annual celebration recognising the dedication excellent leadership during his tenure as chairman of NHI.
and outstanding care that is provided on a daily basis by wide- The 2014 Resident Achievement Award Winner is another
ranging staff in nursing homes in our local communities. inspirational story that is testament to what nursing home care
The NHI Care Awards ten award categories recognised nurses, can accomplish. Chris Norris is just 45 and with the support of the
carers, ancillary workers, activity coordinators, catering in nursing outstanding care staff at Knightsbridge Nursing Home in Co Meath
homes, innovation in dementia care, community initiative, and the he has overcome severe paralysis. His progression has been such that
contribution of residents to nursing home life. as he accepted the Award his move from to nursing home care to
2014 saw the introduction of a new award category that honoured independent living was on the horizon.
significant contribution to the nursing home sector and care of the Supporting Chris and residents to fulfil their potential and live
older person. The NHI Lifetime Achievement Award was established
to honour an individual who has worked consistently and steadfastly
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