Fatima Hospital awarded Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Association

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NORTH PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Fatima Hospital has achieved the prestigious Pathway to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. This designation comes after a validation by the ANCC that the elements of nursing work environments at Fatima, including the organization’s commitment to nurses and their contributions toward the pursuit of safe, quality patient care, merit the Pathways to Excellence recognition.

In a very practical sense, the designation substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses at Fatima Hospital and identifies it as one of the best places for nurses in Rhode Island to work.

“The Pathways designation is earned by organizations that demonstrate a commitment to creating a work environment where nurses flourish because they experience, among other things, job satisfaction, professional growth and development, respect and appreciation, said Patricia A. Nadle, M.Ed.,Vice President, System Initiatives and Chief Nursing Officer at Fatima Hospital.

The Pathway to Excellence designation is granted based on the confirmed presence of characteristics known as “The Pathway to Excellence Criteria.” 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. These initiatives must be present in the facility’s practices, policies, and culture. Nurses in the organization verify the presence of the criteria in the organization through participation in a completely confidential online survey.

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. These initiatives must be present in the facility’s practices, policies, and culture.

As a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization, Fatima Hospital is committed to nurses, to what nurses identify as important to their practice, and to valuing nurses’ contributions in the workplace. This designation confirms to the public that nurses working at Fatima Hospital know their efforts are supported. The honor encourages other nurses to join their colleagues in this desirable and nurturing environment. One hundred and nineteen organizations have achieved this designation nationally, including seven in New England.

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital is an affiliate of CharterCARE Health Partners.