Nine nursing units from across the Utah-based MountainStar Healthcare network were honored as part of an annual program recognizing exemplary nursing units across HCA Healthcare’s national network of more than 100,000 nurses.
This year’s recognition is especially significant as HCA Healthcare celebrates “A Decade of Distinction,” marking the 10th anniversary of the program. The Unit of Distinction Awards are a cornerstone of HCA Healthcare’s Nurse Forward strategy, honoring top-performing nursing units across the organization.
“Nursing excellence is most visible at the bedside, where our nurses deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families every day,” said Erica Rossitto, senior vice president and chief nurse executive of HCA Healthcare. “The Unit of Distinction program recognizes the top-performing nursing units at HCA Healthcare that exemplify this commitment and set a strong standard for care across our organization.”
Five units at MountainStar Healthcare facilities received Unit of Distinction Awards, placing them in the highest-performing five percent of nursing units across HCA Healthcare. Ogden Regional Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit headlined the list with the highest overall ranking of units in that care area. Lakeview Hospital’s operating room, Cache Valley Hospital’s emergency department and Mountain View Hospital’s emergency room and nursery were also named Units of Distinction.
Additionally, four units received honorable mention designations for ranking in the top six to ten percent of their respective care areas: Lakeview’s post-anesthesia care unit, Lone Peak Hospital’s ICU, Timpanogos Regional Hospital’s ICU and Mountain View’s obstetrics & gynecology unit.
“We’re incredibly proud of what this recognition says about our commitment to exceptional patient care,” said Sabrina Braun, chief nurse executive for MountainStar Healthcare. “Our nurses are at the heart of our high-quality care, elevating every patient interaction with their skill and compassion. I’m so grateful for the difference they make in the lives of the patients who trust us with their care.”
Units are selected based on measurable performance across key areas such as advocacy and leadership, consistency in nursing practice and operations, and the ability to leverage scale to improve patient care. Over the past decade, the program has recognized more than 652 units and more than 500 honorable mention recipients across the organization. The program recognizes top-performing units in 10 areas of care, including behavioral health, critical care, emergency services, inpatient rehabilitation, medical-surgical, neonatal intensive care, pediatric services, surgical services, and women’s services – reflecting the breadth and impact of nursing practice across HCA Healthcare.