PUNTA GORDA, FL (May 01, 2013) – Charlotte Regional and Peace River Regional Medical Centers will give special attention to the men and women who have dedicated their lives to healing others during National Nurses Week. Annually, National Nurses Week begins on May 6 — also known as National Nurses Day — and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing.
The theme for this year’s National Nurses Week is “Delivering Quality & Innovation in Patient Care,” which was designated by the American Nurses Association. Continually at the bedside, nurses make their patients’ well-being a priority and regularly develop innovative solutions to enhance care. Their ongoing commitment to quality is what moves health care forward — what often begins as a solution for one patient, becomes an advancement that benefits countless others.
“Nurses play an essential role in enhancing patient care, increasing access, coordinating care and reducing health care costs,” said Ricky Satcher, CEO at Peace River Regional Medical Center. “They are at the forefront of innovation every day, and they deserve special recognition. We want them to know how much we value their hard work and commitment to superior patient care — honoring them is what this week is all about.”
“We want to thank our outstanding nurses who work tirelessly to ensure the health and welfare of our patients,” added José Morillo, CEO at Charlotte Regional Medical Center. “We’d like to thank them for their professionalism, their commitment to the highest standards, and their undying dedication to those they serve.”
About Charlotte Regional Medical Center
Located in Punta Gorda, Charlotte Regional Medical Center is a full-service hospital dedicated to abiding by the mission of: Caring professionals dedicated to serving our community. Founded in 1947, 208-bed Charlotte Regional is Joint Commission Accredited and an award-winning hospital, with stroke services, orthopedics and respiratory programs earning national distinction. For more information, visit www.CharlotteRegional.com.
About Peace River Regional Medical Center
Founded in 1962 by a group of local physicians, Peace River Regional Medical Center is a 254-bed Joint Commission Accredited full-service hospital located in Port Charlotte. Recognized locally as a leading healthcare provider, Peace River is offers a full-continuum of care to patients in Charlotte County. In 2012, the state-of-the-art Peace River Heart Institute opened on the main hospital campus. Peace River Heart Institute is Charlotte County’s only full-service cardiac center, offering a full spectrum if interventional cardiac services, including open heart surgery. For more information, visit www.PeaceRiverRegional.com.
