MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville 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 Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville’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, Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville leads the effort to enhance quality of care, patient and nursing safety, and the future of healthcare delivery.
 
“We are excited to receive the Pathway to Excellence designation for the third consecutive time since 2016,” said Christy Littrell, chief nursing officer for Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville. “Our patients tell us every day how grateful they are for the safe, quality and compassionate care our nurses provide,” she said. “This designation is simply an external validation of our excellent nursing staff providing excellent care to our patients.”
 
According to the ANCC, the designation means nurses trust the hospital, the hospital supports nurses and the community benefits from satisfied nurses equipped to deliver high quality care.
 
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville values nurses’ contributions and provides the benefits nurses identify as important to their practice. Benefits include a collaborative atmosphere, a balanced lifestyle, competitive wages, and tuition for continuing education.
 
“Our survey results were not just good, they were exceptional,” Littrell said. “I know we have the very best nurses, and it is gratifying to hear that they feel empowered and valued.  At Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, we have a great nursing culture, and it comes through in the care we give to our patients.”
 
For more information on our Pathway to Excellence designation, send inquiries to Christy Littrell at Christy.Littrell@baptistdeaconess.com.
 
For more information on the Pathway to Excellence recognition program, visit ANCC’s website at https://www.nursingworld.org/pathway