13-05-2025
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.
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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.
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