Anne Arundel Medical Center earns respiratory care award

Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has received the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Apex Recognition Award for demonstrating continued best practices in respiratory care. AAMC is the only Maryland hospital to receive the award. The AARC Apex Recognition Award was developed in 2017 as a way for the AARC Board to recognize respiratory care departments that demonstrate high quality care.

Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has received the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Apex Recognition Award.

“We are proud to be among an elite group of respiratory care teams from across the U.S. to receive this award,” said Lenard Nyangwara, director of pulmonary and neurodiagnostic services at AAMC.

“As a vital component of a well-rounded health care team, respiratory therapists work hard each day to deliver quality patient care,” said Thomas Kallstrom, AARC executive director/CEO. “The specialized services and skills unique to respiratory care departments provide the necessary foundation for the total patient experience. We are thrilled to honor these organizations as Apex Recognition Award recipients.”

The AARC is dedicated to supporting the respiratory care profession. The award program distinguishes organizations for their commitment to excellence in professional development, evidence-based care, patient safety, patient satisfaction and quality improvement. The Apex Recognition Award includes five categories for recognition: acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, home medical equipment (HME) companies, entry-level educational programs, and dedicated transport teams.