Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Units Earn National Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has recognized several Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital nursing units for excellence in patient care with the prestigious Beacon Award for Excellence. This highly respected designation honors hospital units that consistently demonstrate exceptional clinical outcomes, a strong culture of teamwork, and a sustained commitment to evidence-based practice.
The Beacon Award recognizes excellence at the unit level and reflects an unwavering dedication to high-quality, patient and family centered care, professional nursing practice, and continuous improvement. Units earn Gold, Silver, or Bronze recognition based on measurable outcomes, work environment standards, and alignment with AACN's evidence-based criteria.
Carilion proudly congratulates the following units for achieving Beacon status:
Gold
- Cardiovascular Institute Vascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit
- 7 Mountain Medical Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Silver
- 10 Mountain Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- 8 Mountain Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiovascular Institute Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Coronary Care Unit
Bronze
- 8 South Radius Hybrid ICU/PCU
- 9 South Intensive Care Unit
Earning a Beacon Award signifies that these teams have successfully integrated clinical excellence, collaboration, and innovation into daily practice. The designation highlights units that foster healthy work environments, support professional development, and prioritize patient safety and outcomes.
“This recognition reflects the extraordinary dedication of our bedside teams,” said Michelle Franklin, Chief Nursing Officer for Carilion. “Beacon status is achieved through the daily commitment of nurses and collaborative staff who consistently go above and beyond for our patients and families.”
The Beacon Award framework evaluates key areas including leadership structures and shared decision-making, evidence-based clinical practices, quality improvement and patient outcomes, teamwork and communication, and a culture that supports professional growth and excellence. These standards directly influence outcomes such as patient safety, staff satisfaction, retention, and overall quality of care.