Houston va receives national award for outstanding nursing quality | va houston health care | veterans affairs

For second straight year, VA Medical Center secures one of the top spots in the nation for excellence in nursing The Houston VA Medical Center has been named a 2022 NDNQI Award for

Outstanding Nursing Quality® winner by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare consumer and workforce engagement. As a winner of the Press Ganey Human Experience NDNQI Award for

Outstanding Nursing Quality®, Houston’s Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is one of seven healthcare organizations nationally to be honored for providing outstanding nursing quality.   

“As we recognize the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, we are humbled by the tireless dedication of their outstanding clinical nurses and nurse team leaders,” said Patrick T.

Ryan, chairman and chief executive officer, Press Ganey. “They inspire us with the compassion, empathy and human connection they bring to the nursing profession and healthcare setting

overall. We are honored to partner with them as we celebrate their achievement.” The Press Ganey NDNQI Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality® is a preeminent, competitive achievement for

leading healthcare organizations. Presented annually, the award applauds hospitals and health systems that elevate the field of nursing and in turn, improve the overall patient experience. 

Press Ganey’s NDNQI® Award also demonstrates the Houston VA’s positive collaborations, continuous learning and ongoing efforts to create a work environment focused on developing and

retaining nurses to care for our nation’s heroes. “We are thrilled that for the second year in a row this award recognizes our Houston VA nurses for excellence in patient care,”  said Kelly

Irving, DHA, MSN, RN, Associate Director for Patient Care Services at the Houston VA. “Every day, our VA nurses make compassionate, meaningful connections with our patients, all while

prioritizing safety and quality. We are proud to touch the lives and hearts of the Veterans who have served our country while providing them with the world class health care they so richly

deserve.”   About Press Ganey:  Press Ganey, the leading Human Experience (HX) healthcare performance improvement company, offers an integrated suite of solutions that address safety,

clinical excellence, patient experience and workforce engagement. The company works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance

caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety, quality and experience of care. About Houston VA:  Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX is one of the largest, complex VA

medical centers in the country.  Serving more than 133,000 Veterans annually, the Houston VA staff are committed to providing world class care to America’s heroes.