BEDFORD – IU Health Bedford joins a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence ® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights IU Health Bedford’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. IU Health Bedford’s nurses are an integral part of the healthcare team, with a voice in policy and practice.
Pathway nurses are engaged, resulting in higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, improved safety, and better patient outcomes.
As a Pathway organization, IU Health Bedford leads the effort to enhance quality of care, patient and nursing safety, and the future of healthcare delivery.
Larry Bailey, IU Health Bedford Chief Operating Officer, said, “The Pathway to Excellence ® redesignation is confirmation of our nursing team’s commitment to the highest professional standards. This commitment translates into the excellent care provided to each and every patient. Congratulations to the IU Health Bedford nursing team for their Pathway to Excellence redesignation ® .”
Amy Little, DNP, RN, NE-BC, IU Health Bedford Chief Operating Officer, said, “Achieving our fourth designation is a strong affirmation of the ongoing excellence woven throughout our nursing teams. This recognition reflects our nurses’ professionalism and unwavering commitment to delivering the very best care to our community every day.”
Kristi Kyger, RN, AS-Paramedicine, NPD-BC, IU Health Bedford Pathway to Excellence Director, said, “As Pathway Director, I am grateful and proud to support IU Health Bedford’s Pathway redesignation journey – an achievement that reflects a culture built on respect, shared decision-making, and nursing excellence.”
For more information on the Pathway to Excellence recognition program, please visit ANCC’s website at https://www.nursingworld.org/pathway.
