NURSES

The American Academy of Nursing has long supported policies to reduce firearm violence. Firearm violence, from suicides to mass shootings, is an epidemic in the United States, and as such, a public health approach to addressing the causes and risk factors leading to violence is necessary to safeguard the health of the nation.

Parker Health Group was chosen as the Gold winner for achieving overall hand-hygiene compliance at or above 95%, staff time savings and efficiency versus direct observation, and positive feedback from care partners and family members for commitment to safety and quality for the last 17 months. These outcomes also improved resident, family, and care partner satisfaction and experience.

American Academy of Nursing advises nursing leaders and advocates to be honored during the Academy’s Health Policy Conference in October.

“Each year, the American Academy of Nursing honors a select few of nursing’s most accomplished leaders as Living Legends for their exemplary efforts to improve health and health systems nationally and globally. I am delighted to celebrate these incredible titans of the profession and the countless accomplishments they have made throughout their careers,” said Kenneth R. White, PhD, RN, AGACNP, ACHPN, FACHE, FAAN.