Abstract

The American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence® Program recognizes organizations that create positive practice environments for nursing. To achieve Pathway designation, organizations must demonstrate the presence of criteria essential to an ideal nursing practice environment as defined under six standards: shared decision-making, leadership, safety, quality, well-being, and professional development. Elements of performance (EOPs) criteria for each standard are continually assessed by the Commission on Pathway to Excellence (COPE), the governing body of the program, and ANCC Pathway program staff. Typically, the Pathway EOPs are revised every 4 years based on a review of current evidence, best practices, and environmental scans to ensure continuing relevance for addressing issues facing nurses and healthcare organizations.

Author Details

Melissa Bates, DNP, RN, CDE; Jennifer Hargreaves, DNP, RN, NE-BC; Maggie McCright, MSN, RN, NE-BC; Christine Pabico, PhD, RN, NE-BC; Leigh Hume, MN, RN

Sigma Membership

Alpha Alpha Nu at-Large, Delta, Omega Gamma, Theta Tau

Lead Author Affiliation

American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Type

Article

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Literature Review

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Shared Decision-Making, Nursing Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing Safety

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Publisher's Version

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Review Type

External Review: Previously Published Material

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2020-04-01

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