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Apex Recognition Award for the Respiratory Therapy Team

The Respiratory Therapy department at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital recently earned the American Association for Respiratory Care Apex Recognition Award for Acute Care for the second time.

The Respiratory Therapy team is one of an elite group representing hospitals from across the United States that also received the Apex award this year. To receive this highly sought-after recognition, the department was assessed on a wide variety of best practices in respiratory therapy at acute-care hospitals. As an Apex award recipient, MedStar Georgetown and its Respiratory Therapy team are distinguished for their commitment to excellence in professional development, evidence-based care, patient safety, and quality improvement.

Receiving the Apex Recognition Award for a second consecutive cycle is a true testament to the dedication and skill of our incredible Respiratory Therapy team. Our therapists and the department's leaders are commended for their commitment to consistent excellence and providing compassionate, patient centered care."

Christine Fleury, MDMedical Director of Respiratory Therapy at MedStar Georgetown

Our amazing Respiratory Therapy team truly embodies our commitment to providing safe, high quality, patient focused care."

Jo Ellen Carpenter, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENPMedStar Georgetown Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer

This team is awe-inspiring every day and the Apex award shines a national spotlight on the outstanding level of care they provide. I am thrilled to extend my deepest congratulations to each of our extraordinary respiratory therapists for earning the prestigious AARC Apex Recognition for 2025 and 2026. This redesignation is more than an award— it's a powerful testament to the team's unwavering dedication, skill, and the daily embodiment of our SPIRIT values in delivering exceptional patient care. Their expertise, compassion, and relentless pursuit of excellence have not only transformed the lives of our patients and their families, but have set a gold standard within our healthcare community. Each of them has contributed to making our department a true leader in respiratory care. I couldn't be prouder to stand alongside such a remarkable team."

Fassil Getachew, DHA, MBA, RRT, FAARCDirector of Respiratory Therapy at MedStar Georgetown