HR230 Summary

• Commends Kimberly Gilliland, manager of Northport Medical Center's Education Department, for being named a "Hospital Hero" by the Alabama Hospital Association.

• Recognizes Ms. Gilliland's work as a nurse educator connecting federal quality measures, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices to improved patient outcomes and clinical quality scores.

• Acknowledges her role in joining the Alabama Hospital Association Quality Education Task Force and collaborating with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement to link nursing school curriculums with health care providers.

• Honors the "Hospital Hero" designation as a high honor conferred by impartial judges to recognize hospital employee dedication and highlight health careers.

• Directs that a copy of this resolution be conveyed to Ms. Gilliland expressing the legislature's congratulations, esteem, and best wishes for her future endeavors.