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 The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of
interprofessional work environments where nurses can flourish and
feel empowered to improve clinical outcomes for patients and
families. The designation substantiates nursing job satisfaction at
ALMH and identifies it as one of the best places to work and to
receive clinical care.
“The Pathway to Excellence designation makes it clear that we value
our nurses and interprofessional collaboration in order to provide
high quality care to our patients at Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Hospital. The voice of our nursing staff is heard and respected,”
said Roxanne Stelle, chief nursing officer at ALMH. “It also shows
the commitment that our nurses have to ALMH and our patients. This
designation represents years of work by the nursing team to
establish a shared governance model of leadership. The model allows
for direct care nurses to participate in decisions and processes
that impact the care delivery model. This in turn results in
excellent quality outcomes for the patients that we serve. I’m
honored to work with this team.”
The Pathway to Excellence designation is granted based on the
confirmed presence of the six Pathway to Excellence Practice
Standards:
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Shared decision-making
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Leadership
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Safety
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Quality
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Well-being
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Professional development
For an organization to earn the Pathway to Excellence distinction,
it must successfully undergo a thorough review process that
documents foundational quality initiatives in creating a positive
work environment — as defined by nurses and supported by research.
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These initiatives must be integrated in the facility’s practices, policies and
culture. Nurses in the organization validate the presence of the criteria in the
organization through participation in a completely voluntary and confidential
online survey.
As a Pathway to Excellence designated organization, ALMH is committed to
creating an environment where nurses excel and feel valued as integral members
of interprofessional health care teams. This designation confirms to the public
that nurses working at ALMH know their efforts are supported. The honor
encourages other nurses to join their colleagues in this desirable and nurturing
environment.
The Pathway to Excellence designation is perfectly suited to and desired by
health care organizations around the world.
ALMH is a 25-bed critical access hospital located at 200 Stahlhut Drive in
Lincoln, Illinois and is an affiliate of Memorial Health System. For more
information about ALMH, visit ALMH.org.
About ANCC
The American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses
Association, provides individuals and organizations throughout the nursing
profession with the resources they need to achieve practice excellence. ANCC’s
internationally renowned credentialing programs certify nurses in specialty
practice areas; recognize health care organizations for promoting safe, positive
work environments through the Pathway to Excellence and Pathway to Excellence in
Long Term Care programs; and
accredit providers of continuing nursing education. In addition, ANCC provides
leading-edge information and education services and products to support its core
credentialing programs.
www.nursecredentialing.
[Angela Stoltzenburg] |
