The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) gave the nationally recognized Gold Beacon Award for Excellence to the Intensive Care Unit at St. Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, according to Santa Clara Valley Healthcare officials.
The three-year award was presented during AACN’s annual National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition in San Diego this month.
The Beacon Award for Excellence highlights hospital units who prioritize AACN’s six standards for a healthy work environment, using evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, patient and staff satisfaction and credibility within the communities served, says a press release from Valley Healthcare…