The respiratory care department at Vanderbilt University Hospital received the 2025-2026 Apex Award for Acute Care from the American Association for Respiratory Care.
The award recognizes respiratory care programs that engage in evidence-based best practices and prioritize professional development and education of respiratory therapists to enhance patient safety outcomes.
The respiratory care department is one of 41 recipients who received the award this year across the United States. To view more about the award and its recipients, go to: https://www.aarc.org/news/apex-designation-2025-2026-announced/
