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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling ceremony

Linda Talley, M.S., R.N., inducted into Honorary Commander Program

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling ceremony

Credit: USAF SrA Kevin Tanenbaum

Linda Talley, M.S., R.N., NE-BC, FAAN, vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer at Children’s National Hospital, was inducted as one of the Honorary Commanders for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling during a ceremony at the base on May 14, 2021.

The Honorary Commander Program at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling gives key community leaders the opportunity to understand the mission of the Air Force and the role of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in the Department of Defense’s overall mission. The program also allows military commanders and their units to connect with their community.  Honorary commanders serve as a civilian representative between Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the external community, ensuring an increase in direct communication and partnership.

“I am pleased to accept this honor from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling,” says Linda Talley. “I look forward to representing both the civilian and healthcare community and building a meaningful relationship with military leaders.”

The relationship will benefit both the civilian and military communities. Members of each community will be invited to participate in respective events to gain a better understanding of each other’s mission.

Talley will serve a two-year term and has been matched with the 316th Medical Squadron.

Other newly inducted Honorary Commanders include D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chief Robert Contee of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Read more about the program and inductees here.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling ceremony

Credit: USAF SrA Kevin Tanenbaum

AACN Beacon Award logo

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit receives Silver Beacon Award for Excellence

AACN Beacon Award logo

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Children’s National Health System with a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence.

The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards.

The silver-level award signifies continuous learning and effective systems to achieve optimal patient care. The PICU at Children’s National earned its silver award by meeting the following evidence-based Beacon Award for Excellence criteria:

  • Leadership structures and systems
  • Appropriate staffing and staff engagement
  • Effective communication, knowledge management, learning and development
  • Evidence-based practice and processes
  • Outcome measurement

“The hard work and dedication of the nurses at Children’s National is shown through the quality care they provide every day to their patients,” says Linda Talley, M.S., B.S.N., R.N., NE-BC, vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer at Children’s National. “I’m so proud of all of the critical care nurses and clinical teams that worked so hard to receive this well-deserved prestigious recognition.”

Congratulations to all of our caregivers and leadership teams across our Intensive Care Units for working together to meet and exceed the high standards set forth by the Beacon Award for Excellence.