DAYTON, Ohio, April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ohio's Hospice of Dayton is the first hospice in the nation to earn Pathway to Excellence® designation. While 134 hospitals nationally have achieved this standard, Ohio's Hospice of Dayton® has become the first hospice to do so.

Ohio's Hospice of Dayton President and CEO Kent Anderson celebrated the announcement, saying "I am so immensely proud of our nursing teams. In my 20 plus years in healthcare this is by far the most talented team of nurses and nursing leadership I have had the privilege of serving with."

The American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence Program is an organizational credential to recognize healthcare facilities that have created positive work environments where nurses can thrive.

Greg Toman, board chair for Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, said, "Achieving the Pathway to Excellence accreditation reflects the commitment to our mission by our nursing team. Being the first hospice in the country to achieve this status reflects Ohio's Hospice of Dayton's national leadership in hospice care."

Those achieving designation are deemed to be among the best places for nurses to work, with high nurse satisfaction and retention. Research shows that healthy work environments improve not only nurse satisfaction but also patient satisfaction and quality of patient care.

"The designation of Pathways to Excellence belongs to the nursing staff of Ohio's Hospice of Dayton who give of themselves each day to provide superior care and services to our patients and families," says Chief Nursing Officer Mary Murphy. "I am proud to be part of such an exceptional team."

Additional Information

Ohio's Hospice
Ohio's Hospice is a partnership of mission-driven, non-profit hospices in Ohio committed to a shared vision of strengthening and preserving community based hospices.

Ohio's Hospice of Dayton
Ohio's Hospice of Daytonâ is a not-for-profit hospice provider. With the largest Hospice House facility in the country and the expertise of hospice and palliative care certified staff, Ohio's Hospice of Dayton serves over 600 patients and families daily, achieving national recognition for innovative services and outstanding care.

Media Contacts

Craig Schrolucke
Director of Mission Engagement & Communication
Ohio's Hospice of Dayton
O – 937.781.1319
C – 937.414.5491
Cschrolucke@OhiosHospice.org

Vicky Forrest
Media Content Editor
Ohio's Hospice of Dayton
O – 937.256.4490 x4409
C – 937.416.7774

SOURCE Ohio's Hospice

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