ICN CEO receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Frances Hughes, Chief Executive Officer of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has been awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Convenient Care Association and Pharmacy Times Continuing Education . 

According to ICN Press release, the award honours nurse practitioners “who go above and beyond the call of duty to achieve excellence in patient care” over a lifetime. Dr Hughes received her award at the 2nd Annual Convenient Healthcare and Pharmacy Collaborative (CHPC) in Orlando, Florida , USA . 

She was also the keynote speaker at the conference, where she spoke on global trends in healthcare and the impact on innovations such as retail clinics. 

“It is a true honour to receive this Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Dr Hughes. “Innovations, such as retail clinics, which open up access to healthcare, are vital for the achievement of Universal Health Coverage, as is collaboration between healthcare professionals. It is only by working together to ensure accessible, quality care for our populations that we can truly make an impact on health.”