Pedal to the metal

Many Southern states mobilized quickly last year in order to begin the process of meeting the goals outlined in the Institute of Medicine’s and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” The effort will entail years of work, until 2020 and perhaps beyond, to meet all eight of the recommendations. Still, laying the groundwork in 2011 was a crucial step that brought together key people who will see efforts through the reform era. Read more »

Raised gloves raise awareness

Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, S.C., was awarded first place in the Pink Glove Dance video nationwide competition, sponsored by Medline Industries Inc., Lexington’s dance benefitted the Vera Bradley Foundation, which helps increase breast cancer awareness. Read more »

Beacon Award winners announced in the fall

Southeast facilities made the cut and were given Beacon Awards for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses in the fall. The award lauds U.S.-based hospital units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes. Read more »

• 2011 HomeCare Elite announced
• Teaching by example
• Pardee racks up honors, grants and participates in drug trial
• Lantern Awards recognize standout EDs
• Gwinnett marks anniversary, celebrates new services
• Redesignation earned by FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital team
• Rankings highlight region’s top-performing hospitals
• Henry Medical Center Earns Top Awards, Honors