Memorial Hospital West Earns IRIS Seal of Recognition for Excellence in Air Quality

The International Respiratory Infections Society (IRIS) and Aerobiotix are pleased to announce that Memorial Hospital West, part of Memorial Healthcare System, has been awarded the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition. This recognition reflects the hospital’s commitment to maintaining high standards of air quality, especially in its surgical environments, to support the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

To receive this recognition, Memorial Hospital West underwent a rigorous evaluation process led by infection prevention specialists. The process included on-site audits, air quality testing, and assessments of engineering protocols. Through this comprehensive review, IRIS confirmed that Memorial Hospital West has implemented advanced air purification systems and operational safeguards to reduce airborne contaminants and support a healthier environment. 

Located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Memorial Hospital West is part of the Memorial Healthcare System. The hospital serves the Broward County community with a wide spectrum of services in a patient- and family-centered care environment, including one of the busiest adult emergency departments in the region, a dedicated pediatric emergency department under the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital network, a robust maternity and childbirth program (the Family Birthplace), neuroscience care, cancer services, cardiology, rehabilitation, imaging and diagnostics, and surgical specialties.

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