UHealth celebrated National Patient Safety Awareness Week with a series of engaging initiatives designed to strengthen our culture of safety and reinforce the shared responsibility of protecting patients, staff, and the community.
In collaboration with the Office of Risk Management, nurses across the health system participated in Patient Safety Fairs, presenting on key safety priorities, such as falls and infection prevention, hand hygiene compliance, and medication safety. These events engaged both staff and patients alike, reflecting our shared commitment to patient safety, education, and continuous improvement.
Team members also participated in the return of the highly interactive Room of Errors, featuring simulated clinical environments designed to highlight potential safety risks. Participants identified safety hazards and reinforced best practices in real time. This year, UHealth expanded the initiative to include a 360-degree virtual simulation, increasing accessibility and participation for colleagues enterprisewide.
During this year’s event, nursing staff were recognized with the inaugural Patient Safety Hero Awards, honoring their leadership and unwavering commitment to patient safety. Nursing honorees included:
Registered Nurse 2, Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens
Registered Nurse 2, Imaging Services
Sylvester at Kendall
Registered Nurse 2, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Doral
Director, Nursing, Outpatient Nursing Clinic
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 3, 6 North
UHealth Tower
Registered Nurse 3, Perioperative Services
Sylvester at Lennar
Registered Nurse 3, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Fort Lauderdale
Director, Nursing
Bascom Palmer at Naples
Registered Nurse 3, Outpatient Clinic
Sylvester at Plantation
2025 Good Catch Awards
The Good Catch Awards recognize faculty and staff for their dedication and foresight in reducing patient harm and safeguarding the well-being of patients and their families. This proactive approach helps us identify opportunities to improve processes, encourages teamwork, and supports continuous improvement. By celebrating staff who raise concerns, we reinforce a culture where patient safety is everyone’s responsibility and prevention is a top priority.
Registered Nurse 2, Perioperative Services
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 2, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Lennar
Registered Nurse 2, Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens
Registered Nurse 3, Preoperative/PACU
Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens
Registered Nurse 2, Perioperative Services
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 1, Ophthalmic Clinical Services
UHealth at Lennar
Registered Nurse 2, Outpatient Retina Clinic
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 2, Ambulatory Surgery/Inpatient Unit
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 3, Ambulatory Surgery/Inpatient Unit
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 2, Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer at Naples
Manager, Nursing, Perioperative Services
Sylvester at Doral
Registered Nurse 3, Outpatient Retina Clinic
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 2, Inpatient Unit
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 2, Ambulatory Surgery
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 2, Preoperative/PACU
Bascom Palmer at Naples
Registered Nurse 2, Preoperative/PACU
Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens
Registered Nurse 2, Inpatient Unit
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 2, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Lennar
Registered Nurse 2, Preadmissions
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 2, Courtyard Research Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Registered Nurse, Per Diem, Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens
Registered Nurse 2, Perioperative Services
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 3, Perioperative Services
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 3, Emergency Department
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Director, Nursing, Ambulatory Services
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse 2, Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer at Naples
