Photo By Christina Clarke | Mr. Sgambato was awarded a Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his many efforts and...... read more read more
Mr. Raffaele “Ralph” Sgambato is a hard man to surprise, however that was exactly what Commander Suzette Inzerillo, Director for Healthcare Business at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples (USNHN), set out to accomplish. With the help of her team and Sgambato’s family, the hospital gathered as Mr. Sgambato was presented with a Meritorious Civilian Service Award on April 12, 2018.
“This is a man who has devoted nearly 50 years of his life to this hospital and to our community,” says Inzerillo. “He cares deeply for our patients and staff and this is just a small way to recognize his service.”
The Meritorious Civilian Service Award, presented by Captain Steven Blivin, Commanding Officer of USNHN, honored the work that Sgambato accomplished between July 2016 and November 2017. This was a period where the command worked extensively to become a more effective and high reliability organization to meet the needs of beneficiaries. Sgambato served as the principal liaison between USNH Naples, International SOS, and a network of host nation medical treatment centers.
“Mr. Sgambato has a conscientious and diplomatic approach, along with a wealth of knowledge of the Italian healthcare system,” says Blivin. “He laid the groundwork for the planning and successful implementation of a multi-million dollar partnership pilot project between USNH Naples and International SOS to further our collaboration with local preferred provider network facilities.”
International SOS helps facilitate care with local Italian providers with whom there is not an established written agreement but are found to be most appropriate for healthcare needs.
Sgambato’s ability to develop strong partnership with the Italian care network helped foster the establishment of the first-ever English-speaking ward at one of the largest, most prestigious, semi-private hospital in the area. Further, his efforts laid the groundwork for an agreement with the local Emergency Management System that ensured the safe and expedient transport of USNHN beneficiaries to the appropriate level of advanced care at the best Italian healthcare facilities.
Sgambato was pleasantly surprised to see his wife, children, and grandchildren sitting in the front row as he entered the hospital atrium for what he thought would be a visit from a guest speaker. With his arm around the shoulder of his wife, Brigida, he thanked her for the love and support she has provided since his first day with the hospital. Sgambato further recognized the hard work of his colleagues and expressed his gratitude for their effective teamwork.
The Meritorious Civilian Service Award is reserved for those civilians who contribute high values or benefits to the Department of the Navy.
“There is no questioning the impact that Ralph has made at the hospital and to Navy medicine,” says Inzerillo. “I am proud to have someone as dedicated and knowledgeable as him on the team.”
| Date Taken: | 04.26.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 04.26.2018 04:00 |
| Story ID: | 274549 |
| Location: | NAPLES, IT |
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