An Assumption quality coordinator at Taylorville Memorial Hospital has been named the Colleague of the Month for October Travis VanderMeersch of Assumption, infection prevention and quality coordinator, was honored as Colleague of the Month. VanderMeersch joined TMH in 2016 and says that the most rewarding thing for him is working side by side with colleagues to solve issues related to patient care.

Hospital Officials say that VanderMeersch understands the importance of employee participation when it comes to infection prevention and safety protocols.  They are very pleased with his willingness to work alongside departments to put in safety measures that also engage employees in the process.

VanderMeersch enjoys spending time with his wife and 1-year-old daughter. He also enjoys watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.