American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognizes rapid response team at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital for excellence

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Rapid Response Team at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. 

The Beacon Award for Excellence — a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and healthy work environments — recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards. Units that achieve this three-year, three-level award with a gold, silver or bronze designation meet national criteria consistent with the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the National Quality Healthcare Award. 

"We are incredibly proud of our Rapid Response Team at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital for receiving the prestigious silver-level Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses,” said Michelle Farris, chief nursing officer at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. “This accolade is a testament to the team's unwavering dedication, exceptional clinical skills and commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Their hard work and collaboration have set a remarkable standard in critical care excellence. Congratulations to each member of the team for this well-deserved recognition, which reflects their passion and professionalism in providing compassionate care every day." 

AACN President Terry Davis, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CHTP, FAAN, applauds the exemplary efforts of the caregivers on the Rapid Response Team at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital for working together to meet and exceed the high standards set forth by the Beacon Award for Excellence. 

“These dedicated healthcare professionals join other members of the exceptional community of nurses who set the standard for optimal patient care,” Davis said. “The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes caregivers in stellar 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.” 

The silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence signifies an effective approach to policies, procedures and processes that includes engagement of staff and key stakeholders. The unit has evaluation and improvement strategies in place and good performance measures when compared to relevant benchmarks. The Rapid Response Team at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital earned its silver award by meeting the following evidence-based Beacon Award for Excellence criteria: 

• Leadership Structures and Systems
• Appropriate Staffing and Staff Engagement
• Effective Communication, Knowledge Management and Learning and Development
• Evidence-Based Practice and Processes
• Outcome Measurement 

To learn more about HCA Florida North Florida Hospital’s quality performance and services, visit our website at HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.