HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion Hospitals honored for nursing care excellence
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital are honored to announce both hospitals join a premier group of healthcare facilities that have received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The Pathway to Excellence® designation is a global credential that highlights HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where colleagues feel empowered and valued.
“This achievement is especially meaningful because it was driven by our nurses’ voices. Nearly 500 nurses participated in the Pathway survey, and feedback identified a team that fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and respect,” said HCA Florida Ocala Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Sonna Harding. “This designation is not just a milestone. It is a celebration of the heart of our hospital. It also affirms what we already know. Our nurses are the backbone of our success, and their dedication makes our hospitals truly special places to work and heal.”
According to the ANCC, nurses at hospitals with a Pathway to Excellence designation are engaged, resulting in higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, improved safety, and better patient outcomes. Nurses at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital are an integral part of the healthcare team, with a voice in policy and practice.
As a Pathway organization, these hospitals lead the effort to enhance quality of care, patient and staff safety, and the future of healthcare delivery. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital each qualified for Pathway independently.
“Pathway to Excellence recognizes what our teams practice daily: nurses who are empowered to lead, speak up, and continuously improve care,” said HCA Florida West Marion Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Sue DeLeon. “This designation reflects our investment in evidence-based practice, teamwork, and the well-being of our caregivers-because when nurses flourish, patients and families do, too. I am grateful to every nurse who contributed to this achievement and to the leaders who champion shared decision-making across HCA Florida West Marion Hospital.”
For more information about the Pathway to Excellence® program, visit Nursing World. For more information about comprehensive healthcare services available in our area, visit HCA Florida Healthcare.