Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit 2024

CVICU is receiving the DAISY TEAM Award for 2024 for being the only unit to meet all the Beacon metrics (HAPI, CAUTI, CLABSI, falls with injury: 8 quarters of improved performance), allowing them to seek Beacon recognition. In addition, the results of the HWEAT (Healthy Work Environment Assessment Tool) showed a “very healthy work environment” (that includes six standards-skilled communication, authentic leadership, meaningful recognition, appropriate staffing, effective decision-making, and true collaboration), which is greatly improved over last year’s Tier 2 employee engagement. As well as this department's participation and engagement in the year-long CV education curriculum. This unit also has a > 50% certification rate and strong leadership, with Briana Ruiz, RN, acting as the Nurse Practice Council Chair and as a delegate at System Congress, representing Memorial Hermann Southwest. Thank you for all you do CVICU!