Nicklaus Children's Hospital Receives Asthma-Friendly Hospital Award From the Florida Asthma Coalition

Published on: 01/07/2022

The Florida Asthma Coalition is honoring Nicklaus Children's Hospital for being recognized as an Asthma-Friendly Hospital to create a safe and healthy environment for their patients with asthma.

Staff at this hospital completed all five criteria [Criterion 1 - Professional Development for Hospital Nurses and Respiratory Therapists on Asthma Management; Criterion 2 - Professional Development for Hospital Physicians on Asthma Management; Criterion 3 - Asthma Action Plan; Criterion 4 - Self-Management Education; Criterion 5 - Multi-Component Home Based Asthma Education] to be recognized as Asthma-Friendly.

Taking these steps help the hospital create a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Asthma can be controlled by learning and avoiding your asthma triggers and by taking medication as prescribed.

For more information on how a hospital can apply for this recognition program, click here.