The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the interventional cardiac care unit at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. It is the first time the unit has been recognized with this honor.
The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards.
The interventional cardiac care team works to diagnose and treat patients with heart conditions, particularly using minimally invasive techniques.
“We’re incredibly proud of our interventional cardiac care team, and it’s gratifying to see the exceptional work they do every day be recognized so prestigiously,” said Carolyn Scott, chief nursing officer, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. “They embody what it means to provide dedicated, precise and compassionate heart care.”
The silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence signifies an effective approach to policies, procedures and processes that includes engagement of staff and key stakeholders.
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