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The ANCC Pathway to Excellence designates healthcare
organizations who are committed to a culture of
sustained excellence with a positive practice
environment. This recognition is awarded to those
organizations who successfully demonstrate years of
successful adoption of these practices into their shared
governance structure, where nurses are involved with
decision-making while being offered the opportunities for
professional development and work/life balance.
Achieving this recognition is a testament to the hard
work, dedication, and unwavering commitment of our
nurses and healthcare team. It reaffirms our mission to
provide exceptional patient care and drive excellence in
nursing practice.
For patients, Pathway to Excellence status at NCH
means:
N C H A C H I E V E S A N C C
P A T H W A Y T O E X C E L L E N C E 1. Excellence in Patient Care: This recognition
S T A T U S F O R N U R S I N G signifies NCH’s commitment to providing the highest
E X C E L L E N C E
quality of care and ensuring positive patient
outcomes.
I am excited to announce that Naples Comprehensive
Health (NCH) has recently attained the Pathway to 2. Sustained Excellence in Nursing Practice: NCH’s
Excellence® recognition for nursing excellence, awarded status demonstrates a culture of
by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). sustainability and continuous improvement in nursing
This designation places us as one among only 215 practice.
healthcare organizations worldwide, and the only one in
our region, to achieve this status. 3. Patient-Centered Care: Patients can trust that NCH
is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-
Pathway to Excellence recognition is one of the most centered care that respects their individual needs
esteemed credentials a healthcare organization can and preferences.
achieve for nursing excellence and patient care. This
designation signifies an unwavering commitment to 4. Exceptional Nursing Staff: Pathway to Excellence
providing the highest quality of care, a culture of status recognizes the outstanding nursing staff at
sustained excellence, and exceptional patient outcomes. NCH who demonstrate professionalism, expertise,
and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Our designation as a Pathway organization underscores
NCH’s commitment to nursing excellence and providing
exceptional patient care. It sets us apart as a leader in
healthcare delivery and we are proud to be among the
elite group of healthcare organizations, and the only one
in Southwest Florida, to achieve this prestigious
designation.
Paul Hiltz, NCH President & CEO
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