Critical-Care Nurses Recognized for Excellent Patient Care, Outcomes

Critical care nurses at UC San Diego Health provide high-quality treatment and compassionate care in a healing environment. For patients, the treatment, education and support services that nurses provide in the hospital, especially in the intensive care unit (ICU), can be deeply impactful and inspiring. Recently, a team in a progressive care unit at our Jacobs Medical Center was recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) with the Beacon Award for Excellence in three areas: patient outcomes, work environment and nursing workforce. For nurses, this award demonstrates a positive and supportive work environment with greater collaboration and higher morale. Learn how patients benefit from an innovative, all-nurse care delivery model with clinical nurse leaders and licensed vocational nurses. Nursing at UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/nursing Critical Care at UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/care/critical-care/ 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Beacon Award signifies care and collaboration 0:44 Reducing risks for infection and injury 1:13 Encouraging professional growth and leadership