The Valley Hospital has been recognized with the 2025-2026 American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Apex Recognition Award for its continued best practices and promotion of patient safety in respiratory care.
The Valley Hospital is the only organization in New Jersey to receive this award for five consecutive terms. A term is equivalent to two years.
“Valley is once again proud to have been recognized with the Apex Recognition Award,” Dr. Robert Brenne, president and CEO of Valley Health System. “The Apex Recognition Award reflects the high-quality care our respiratory therapists and team members provide each day.”
The AARC Apex Recognition Award was developed in 2017 as a way for the AARC Board to recognize respiratory care departments that demonstrate high-quality care. The award includes seven categories for recognition: acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, home medical equipment (HME) companies, educational programs, acute care international, post-acute care, and dedicated transport teams. The Apex program distinguishes facilities for their commitment to excellence in professional development, evidence-based care, patient safety, and quality improvement.
