Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Earns Second Pathway to Excellence Designation

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The American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRV) with the Pathway to Excellence Designation. This marks this hospital's second time achieving this prestigious award, further affirming its commitment to a positive practice environment for nurses.  

“We are honored to receive this distinction a second time,” said Kristi Hall, D.N.P., senior director of nursing. “This recognition demonstrates our ongoing dedication to supporting nurses through autonomy, life balance, shared decision-making, professional development, and continuing education—all of which enable us to provide the best care for our patients.” 

There are only 281 hospitals nationwide with this four-year designation, and CNRV is one of six in Virginia out of approximately 100 hospitals statewide.  

The designation is awarded based on 63 elements of nursing performance and six essential standards that foster a positive work environment for nursing staff. The six major elements include: shared decision-making, leadership, safety, quality, well-being, and professional development.  

Carilion met the highest scoring thresholds to earn this designation.  

These standards influence key outcomes such as turnover rates, job satisfaction, employee engagement, productivity, patient safety, and teamwork. 

“We see it every day – Our culture of caring drives excellence in patient safety and clinical outcomes,” said Bill Flattery, vice president for the western region. “We are fortunate to have such a talented, dedicated nursing team. They are essential to everything we accomplish.” 

This designation affirms that care begins with healthcare providers and the environment in which they live, learn, and grow.  

To learn more about the designation, visit Nursing World's website.