CCH Receives Designation As Preferred Employer For Nurses

COLUMBUS - Columbus Community Hospital was recently recognized as a preferred employer for nurses by a national organization.

CCH has been designated as a Pathway to Excellence organization through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. According to the ANCC, the Pathway to Excellence program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff.

CCH says that it started its Pathway to Excellence application process in 2017, and had to prove that it offers nurses a safe and healthy work environment, professional development opportunities, competitive wages, recognition for achievements, and strong leadership. 

Hospitals that apply must also prove that they have a shared governance structure that allows nurses to be directly involved in decision-making, and practice effective communication that improves conflict management and increases patient safety.

“We are honored to have received Pathway to Excellence designation, because it speaks to the high-quality working environment we provide, not only for our nurses, but for all of our staff and physicians,” said Mike Hansen, CCH president and CEO. “A positive working environment not only benefits our staff, it benefits our patients too, because it means we’re able to retain the best and the brightest nurses and staff here in our community.”