Mobile Infirmary only adult ICU in Alabama to hold American Association of Critical Care Nurses Gold Beacon Award
Mobile, Ala. – The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred its
highest honor, a Gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence, on the Medical Intensive Care Unit at
Mobile Infirmary. Mobile Infirmary’s Medical ICU is currently Alabama's only adult intensive
care unit to hold this designation.
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.
"The Medical Intensive Care Unit at Mobile Infirmary is delighted to receive national
recognition for its exceptional care to our patients and their families," stated Susan Boudreau,
FACHE, President of Mobile Infirmary. "This award is proof of our unyielding dedication to
providing the highest quality of care."
The Mobile Infirmary critical care program diagnoses and treats all types of disorders and
diseases in their most severe form. The Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, and Neuro ICU are staffed
with highly specialized critical care physician intensivists who provide round-the-clock care to
our critically ill patients.
Recipients of the Gold-level award have shown outstanding performance in unit management
and patient outcomes that surpass national benchmarks, as per the American Association of
Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The Beacon Award for Excellence was established in 2003 to
provide a framework for delivering exceptional care, resulting in better outcomes and higher
patient satisfaction. Nursing units in North America that provide care to patients after their
hospital admission are eligible for this award.
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Infirmary Health comprises three acute care hospitals, one long-term acute care hospital, two
post-acute rehabilitation facilities, more than 60 physician practice locations, two freestanding
emergency departments and other affiliates. Infirmary Health’s vision is to be the FIRST CHOICE
for healthcare in the region. It serves all counties along the Gulf Coast and offers the most
advanced technology, comprehensive treatment and highest quality care close to home.
