IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The release of the 2024 Pathway to Excellence & Pathway to Excellence in Long-Term Care Application Standards is scheduled for Fall 2023. There will be some new concepts, however, much of the 2024 manual will remain similar to the current version. Organizations applying or re-applying for either designation are required to write to the new elements of performance in the 2024 manual beginning with the February 1, 2025 cycle.
Please note: Public comment period occurred March 31-April 14, 2023 and is now closed.
Conducting a self-assessment is a good first step to determine whether your organization meets the requirements for Pathway to Excellence or Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care designation. Nurses at all levels conduct a self-assessment and fully document how the Pathway Practice Standards are active in their practices, policies, and culture. The process enables your organization to compare itself against the program's compulsory elements to measure your current state. Applying for Pathway to Excellence or Pathway to Excellence in Long-Term Care designation is a significant commitment that requires three key elements: high-level oversight, a realistic timeline, and a realistic budget. The following resources are available to assist in the decision process:
Acute Care Self-Assessment Form Long-Term Care Self-Assessment
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