[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H6450-H6451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Penn 
Highlands DuBois for earning a Pathway to Excellence designation.
  Penn Highlands DuBois has delivered expert health and wellness care 
to the central Pennsylvania region for nearly 125 years.
  Recently, Penn Highlands DuBois received a Pathway to Excellence 
designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This 
prestigious status is a recognition held by fewer than 250 
organizations nationwide and less than 25 in Pennsylvania.
  The Pathway to Excellence designation is awarded to healthcare 
systems that create a healthy working environment where nurses feel 
empowered and valued.

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  To qualify for the designation, a hospital must demonstrate its 
commitment to the ANCC's six pathway standards. These standards 
include: shared decisionmaking, leadership, safety, quality, well-
being, and professional development.
  The healthcare industry, particularly in rural communities, has been 
affected by workforce shortages. When organizations like Penn Highlands 
DuBois strive to foster a better working environment, staff retention 
improves, and the whole community benefits.

  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Penn Highlands DuBois on the Pathways to 
Excellence designation and recognize its commitment to improving 
workplace satisfaction.

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