JHAH, Aramcons come together to say thanks to Housekeeping staff

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) and the Aramco community and Dhahran Women’s Group (DWG) recently celebrated JHAH’s Housekeeping Department, with chief executive Dr. Michael Walsh and other members of JHAH management hosting an event for them in Dhahran.

Also present at the event were: leading community philanthropist Munirah Al Ashgar; Dhahran Middle School vice principal Andrea Matza (accompanied by members of the Junior Honors Society); Dhahran Women’s Group president Basma Hamad (and other members of the DWG); and representatives of other community groups, including the Boy Scouts. 

The DWG’s Alison Hooker coordinated the appreciation project.

A key part of staying healthy and safe

Walsh shared his admiration and appreciation to the unit’s staff, declaring that, “All of you are an important part of our work here at JHAH, the hygiene and safety of our patients, visitors, and staff is at your hands,” Walsh said to Housekeeping Unit staff members.

JHAH’s chief nursing officer, Hani Ayyad, thanked and highlighted the integral role that housekeeping and custodial staff play in the day-to-day provision of care.

We cannot take care of our patients without you, our unsung heroes who deserve the praise. Your hard work and dedication in the cleanliness of our hospital is among the highest scores in the JHAH patient satisfaction surveys.
— Hani Ayyad

Also acknowledging the invaluable contribution of the Housekeeping and Custodial team at JHAH, Hooker addressed the team by stating that, “You may often feel invisible, but we know the essential work you continue to perform quietly in the background day by day.” 

Hooker also passed on a message from the wife of Aramco president and CEO Amin Nasser, who was unable to attend but wanted to greet and thank all involved in making the appreciation event possible and show her appreciation for all the hard work done by the Housekeeping staff at JHAH.