NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln proudly announced that its Medical Intensive Care Unit II (MICU II) has been honored with a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This recognition underscores the unit’s commitment to outstanding patient care and fostering a healthy work environment.
The silver-level Beacon Award acknowledges MICU II’s dedication to implementing policies, procedures, and processes that engage staff and stakeholders effectively. To achieve this recognition, MICU II demonstrated excellence in leadership structures, staffing, communication, knowledge management, evidence-based practices, and outcome measurement.
Natalia Cineas, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, expressed her congratulations and highlighted the significance of earning the Beacon Award. She emphasized MICU II’s positive work environment, characterized by collaboration, empowerment, and leadership among the nursing staff, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes.
Terry Davis, President of AACN, commended the caregivers at MICU II for their exceptional efforts in meeting and surpassing the Beacon Award’s rigorous standards. Davis recognized MICU II as a role model unit, inspiring others on their journey toward excellence in patient care and family support.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln’s Medical Intensive Care Unit II (MICU II) has been recognized with the prestigious silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This accolade is a testament to MICU II’s commitment to exceptional patient care, effective stakeholder engagement, and a healthy work environment. The unit’s excellence in various areas, including leadership, staffing, and communication, played a crucial role in achieving this recognition. The award underscores the unit’s collaborative and empowering work environment, leading to improved patient outcomes. AACN President Terry Davis lauded MICU II’s caregivers for their outstanding efforts, setting MICU II as a benchmark for others striving for excellence in patient care and family support.
