[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E21]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE SIOUX FALLS VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

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                           HON. DUSTY JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2020

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and honor the Sioux Falls Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System for 
achieving a Pathway Designation from the American Nurses Credentialing 
Center.
   The Pathway Designation is a global credential awarded to health 
care organizations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to a 
healthy work environment that empowers and engages nurses. Investing in 
a positive, state-of-the-art workplace for nurses can lead to a greater 
culture of excellence for the entire health care facility. This has 
been clearly demonstrated and recognized in Sioux Falls. Therefore, 
this designation is a win not only for the Sioux Falls VA, but also for 
the greater veteran community they serve.
   This award is a significant honor for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care 
System, validating their commitment to sustained excellence, 
professionalism, and dedication from the nursing staff and their 
patients. I commend the nurses of this organization for their 
outstanding record of service, care, and hard work. I extend my deepest 
congratulations to the Sioux Falls Veterans Affairs Health Care System 
for this designation.

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