AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Cardiac Care Unit Receives Beacon Award, Silver Designation

In February 2025, during the height of Heart Month across the country, the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) was awarded the Beacon Award for Excellence with Silver Designation. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional care and dedication of the CCU team, making it one of only two units in the state of Kansas and the fifth unit within all of AdventHealth to hold this honor.

The Beacon Award for Excellence, presented by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, recognizes hospital units that distinguish themselves by improving every facet of patient care. This award signifies a unit's commitment to providing the highest standards of care in a healthy work environment. It is awarded at three levels: bronze, silver, and gold, each representing significant milestones on the journey to excellence

Winning the Beacon Award is a remarkable achievement for several reasons:

• Patient Care Excellence: CCU's consistent and systematic approach to evidence-based care has optimized patient outcomes.
• Positive Work Environment: The supportive and collaborative work environment consistently leads to higher morale and lower turnover among staff.
• National Recognition: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission's CCU ranks among the elite in the nation, showcasing our commitment to excellence in patient care.

Achieving the Silver Beacon Award involved a rigorous application process where AdventHealth Shawnee Mission's CCU demonstrated excellence in several key areas:

• Patient Outcomes: Provided evidence of success in improving patient outcomes through innovative and effective care practices.
• Work Environment: Showcased efforts to create a positive and supportive work environment for all team members.
• Nursing Workforce: Highlighted commitment to professional development and collaboration among the nursing team.

CCU's dedication to these principles has not only earned AdventHealth Shawnee Mission this prestigious award but also ensured that our patients receive the best possible care. This award is not just a recognition of our past achievements but a motivation to continue striving for the highest standards in patient care.