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++++++++++++++++++++++++ + +++ +HoSPiTAL RoUNDS +++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++ WhAt's neW At AreA hosPitAls Affinity medical Center was recently recog- Care Center at akron Children's hospital. nized by anthem blue Cross and blue Shield the program will air additional times on Nurses (aaCN), aliso viejo, Calif. this award as one of the first hospitals in the nation to Western reserve pbS and Fusion (WNeo recognizes unit caregivers who success- receive a blue Distinction Center+ designa- 45.2/Weao 49.2) channels. fully improve patient outcomes and align the american association of Critical-Care practices with aaCN's six healthy Work tion for quality and cost-efficient care in the area of cardiac care. blue Distinction Akron General Health System has signed Centers are hospitals shown to deliver a non-binding letter of intent and entered this three-year, three-level award designa- quality specialty care based on objective, into exclusive discussions with a subsidiary tion meet national criteria consistent with transparent measures for patient safety and of Community health Systems, inc. and the magnet recognition. health outcomes that were developed with Cleveland Clinic to form a strategic partner- input from the medical community. ship that would provide clinical and capital Cleveland Clinic and Promedica have resources to akron general. Due diligence signed a memorandum of understanding Akron Children's Hospital is featured in a and final negotiations are now taking place. to develop a health system affiliation that new documentary, "portraits of Life, Love & assuming the parties consent to the terms will better position both organizations to Legacy through pediatric palliative Care," of the partnership, a definitive agreement is anticipate and proactively respond to the which premiered on Western reserve pbS expected before the end of this year. evolving healthcare landscape. as a result (WNeo 45.1/Weao 49.1) in october. this environment Standards. units that earn of this relationship, both organizations will hour-long production shares the stories of Aultman Hospital's medical intensive work together to create a clinically aligned seven families and their close partnerships Care unit recently was awarded a bronze- network that will provide high-quality, with haslinger Family pediatric palliative level beacon award for excellence from cost-effective and technologically advanced