The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices.
In the Spotlight: Robert B. Kelly, M.D.
Dr. Kelly is CVICU medical director and associate division chief and director of research and academics for the critical care division.
CHOC recognized as critical care leader
CHOC has again been recognized by an international consortium for its excellence in extracorporeal life support (ECLS).
CHOC PICU Honored for Exceptional Patient Care
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at CHOC Hospital. This is the second time CHOC has earned the gold-level distinction.The Beacon Award for Excellence— honoring exceptional patient care and healthy work environments—recognizes PICU caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes […]
CHOC’s PICU Earns Gold Beacon Award for Exceptional Patient Care
Did you hear our good news? The dedicated physicians, nurses and staff in our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at CHOC Hospital have earned a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)! The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with […]
CHOC Experts Discuss Drowning Prevention
Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional, accidental death in children, two CHOC experts tell “American Health Journal.” Drowning is completely preventable, and CHOC offers a robust water safety program, say Dr. Paul Lubinsky, a CHOC critical care specialist, and Michelle Lubahn, a community education coordinator at CHOC. Learn more about drowning and its […]
