Workplace Honors

Pathway To Excellence Designation

United Regional Health Care System has achieved the Pathway to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).  The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of work environments where nurses can flourish. The designation substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses at United Regional and identifies it as one of the best places to work.

The Pathway to Excellence designation is granted based on the confirmed presence of characteristics known as “The Pathway to Excellence Criteria.” 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 present in the facility’s practices, policies, and culture. Nurses in the organization verify the presence of the criteria in the organization through participation in a completely confidential online survey.

As a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization, United Regional is committed to nurses, to what nurses identify as important to their practice, and to valuing nurses’ contributions in the workplace. This designation confirms to the public that nurses working at United Regional know their efforts are supported. The honor encourages other nurses to join their colleagues in this desirable and nurturing environment.

About ANCC

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), provides individuals and organizations throughout the nursing profession with the resources they need to achieve practice excellence. ANCC's internationally renowned credentialing programs certify nurses in specialty practice areas; recognize healthcare organizations for promoting safe, positive work environments through the Pathway to Excellence Program®; and accredit providers of continuing nursing education. In addition, ANCC provides leading-edge information and education services and products to support its core credentialing programs. www.nursecredentialing.org

The Morehead Apex Workplace of Distinction Award

Engaged employees work with a sense of passion and connectivity to the organization. They proactively look for ways to make the organization better, not only for customers, but also for each other.

Morehead and Associates is a national organization specializing in employee opinion research, and has more than 600,000 hospital employees in their health care database.  Each year, Morehead awards the health care industry's top achievers by objectively identifying the highest performers and acknowledging their contributions to health care. These award winners share a dedication to providing a rewarding, professional environment for their employees and physicians. 

In 2010, all United Regional employees to take a survey, conducted by Morehead Associates, to determine their level of engagement with United Regional.  The results showed a committed workforce dedicated to our passion of delivering excellence in health care for the communities we serve. Out of a total workforce of 1829, 90% participated in the survey, and an unusually high participation rate. Overall performance score was 4.30 out of a possible 5 – significantly above the national health care average. United Regional employees scored in the 90th percentile of the national health care data base, and for this, United Regional earned the Morehead Apex Workplace of Distinction Award.

United Regional is committed to providing an excellent work environment for our employees. This survey is the best way we can measure that. Once again, our employees have shown their pride in being a part of United Regional where we make a positive difference in the lives of others every day.