Newton Medical Center Receives Pathway To Excellence® Designation

Atlantic Health System’s Newton Medical Center has achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of interprofessional work environments where nurses can flourish and feel empowered. The designation substantiates nursing job satisfaction at Newton Medical Center and identifies it as one of the best places to work.

The Pathway to Excellence designation is granted based on the confirmed presence of the six Pathway to Excellence Practice Standards:

1. Shared decision-making
2. Leadership
3. Safety
4. Quality
5. Well-being
6. Professional development

“I am incredibly proud of our nursing staff that gives 110%, day in and day out,” said Liz DuBois, chief nursing officer and director of operations, Newton Medical Center. “This is a testament to the staff’s dedication as well as a true reflection of the pride they have in Newton Medical Center as a center of Nursing Excellence.”

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 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, Newton Medical Center 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 Newton Medical Center know their efforts are supported. The honor also encourages other nurses to join their colleagues in this desirable and nurturing environment.

“This recognition by the ANCC is a tremendous achievement for not only our nursing education department who spearheaded this journey for us, but for the hospital and community as a whole,” said Joe DiPaolo, president of Newton Medical Center. “Nurses are the foundation of any hospital and this designation reinforces the message to our community that our nurses are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care to patients and their families.”

Photo Caption: Bethany Lichtenwalner, Manager Nursing Education, Newton Medical Center and Liz DuBois, Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Operations, Newton Medical Center celebrate Pathway to Excellence designation.