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13-05-2025
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UPMC Hamot honored with Beacon Awards for Excellence
(WJET/WFXP) – Local intensive care units are lighting the way for hospitals throughout the country. On Monday, May 12, UPMC Hamot announced that all three of its ICUs received the prestigious Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). According to the AACN website, 'For patients and their families, the Beacon Award signifies exceptional care in a unit that puts patients first. For nurses, this award can mean a positive and supportive work environment with greater collaboration, higher morale and lower turnover.' At UPMC Hamot, the Medical ICU and the Trauma-Neuro IICU received the Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence, while the Cardiovascular ICU received the Gold-Level Beacon Award for Excellence. Buckle Up, Stay Safe — Millcreek Twp. takes part in new safety initiative Brian Durniok, president of UPMC Hamot, said these awards are an honor to receive and a testament to the daily care their employees provide. 'Receiving these Beacon Awards is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our caregivers to provide the highest quality of care to our patients,' says Durniok. 'The recognition underscores the exceptional teamwork, expertise, and compassion that our staff bring to their roles every day.' Nationwide, 986 other ICUs have received this honor, with 51 of those being in Pennsylvania. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-02-2025
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AACN recognizes Critical Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit at MMH with Beacon Award for Excellence
Feb. 20—Midland Memorial Hospital's Critical Care and Progressive Care Units were both just awarded the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The AACN, based out of Aliso Viejo, California, recognized Midland Memorial Hospital's Critical Care Unit with a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence and Midland Memorial Hospital's Progressive Care Unit with a bronze-level Beacon Award for Excellence, making them the only designated units in the Permian Basin, a news release said. The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes unit caregivers who improve outcomes and align practices with AACN's six Healthy Work Environment Standards. Midland Memorial Hospital's Critical Care and Progressive Care units earned this incredible accomplishment by meeting specific criteria established by AACN that represent nursing excellence and demonstrate dynamic and outstanding performance in the areas of: Patient Outcomes, Nursing Workforce and Work Environment. AACN President Jennifer Adamski applauds the commitment of the caregivers in the Critical Care Unit and the Progressive Care Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital for working together to meet and exceed the high standards set forth by the Beacon Award for Excellence to achieve a silver and bronze level designation. These dedicated healthcare professionals join other members of our exceptional community of nurses, who set the standard for optimal patient care. "The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes caregivers in outstanding units whose consistent and systematic approach to evidence-based care optimizes patient outcomes. Units that receive this national recognition serve as role models to others on their journey to excellent patient and family care," she explained in the release. "We are honored and proud of our teams for this achievement," Dr. Kit Bredimus, Chief Nursing Officer at Midland Memorial Hospital, said in the release. "They continue to show their dedication to providing quality patient care to our community." To learn more, visit
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20-02-2025
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AACN RECOGNIZES THE CRITICAL CARE UNIT AND THE PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT AT MMH WITH BEACON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Midland Memorial Hospital's Critical Care and Progressive CareUnits were both awarded the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The AACN recognized Midland Memorial Hospital's Critical Care Unit with a silver level Beacon Award for Excellence and Midland Memorial Hospital's Progressive Care Unit with a bronze-level Beacon Award for Excellence. They were the only two units awarded at this level in the Permian Basin. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
