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New ICU Beds

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) leaders and staff identified a significant patient safety risk in our adult ICUs related to outdated beds with surfaces that were no longer optimal for preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries in critically ill patients. This concern was elevated through nursing channels and advocacy efforts that reached executive leadership. Following persistent collaboration among frontline nurses, clinical leaders, and administrative teams, including support from the Chief Nursing Officer, the request for emergency capital funding to replace these beds was approved and executed.
• All adult ICU beds at CMC have now been upgraded with state-of-the-art pressure-redistribution surfaces and advanced microclimate management technologies. These improvements are expected to reduce interface pressure, support better patient repositioning, and enhance skin integrity outcomes, thereby decreasing the incidence of preventable pressure injuries in this high-risk population.

BEE Recognition Program for Support Staff Team Members

As an organization, we recognize that support staff play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and delivering high-quality care. In 2025 we launched the BEE Recognition Program to celebrate and honor the exceptional skills and daily compassion given by our supportive team members. Their actions make a difference in the lives of patients, families, and colleagues.

• BEE stands for Be Excellent Everyday. This award program, inspired by The DAISY Foundation, aims to acknowledge the strength behind teamwork.
• Key highlights of the program:
  • Awardees will be recognized every other month
  • Nominations can be made by patients, visitors, and employee team members
  • Public acknowledgment