Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Earns the IRIS Seal of Recognition for Excellence in Air Quality

The International Respiratory Infections Society (IRIS) and Aerobiotix are proud to announce that Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has been awarded the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition. This national honor reflects the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest standards of safety through advanced air quality measures in surgical and clinical spaces, ensuring protection for patients, families, and care teams.

 To earn this recognition, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital completed a rigorous evaluation process that included on-site audits and assessments by infection prevention specialists. The IRIS Seal acknowledges the hospital’s implementation of advanced air purification practices to reduce airborne contaminants and create a safer environment for pediatric patients.

Established in 1992, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has grown into one of the region’s leading pediatric hospitals, trusted by families across South Florida. The hospital combines advanced technology with the expertise of more than 650 physicians, offering a comprehensive range of services that include cardiac care, oncology, orthopedics, emergency medicine, neurology, and general pediatric surgery. Designed with children and families in mind, the hospital features private rooms, themed floors inspired by sports, arts, games, and dreams, as well as innovative imaging technology, including a pirate ship–themed CT scanner. With specialized units such as a Level I Trauma Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Pediatric Intensive/Cardiac Care Unit, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital continues to deliver compassionate, family-centered care in a healing, playful environment.

For more information about the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition and its significance, visit safehealthcareair.org.