Jodi LoDolce, Chief Nursing Officer
October 25, 2023 – HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is proud to announce its recent achievement of the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This distinguished recognition signifies the hospital’s commitment to fostering a supportive and empowering work environment for its nursing staff. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is honored to join a select group of healthcare organizations around the world that have earned this prestigious designation.
The Pathway to Excellence program is renowned for its rigorous evaluation process, focusing on areas such as shared decision-making, leadership, safety, quality, well-being, and professional development. It underscores the importance of nurses’ active involvement in various aspects of the hospital, leading to enhanced patient outcomes, increased safety, higher job satisfaction, and reduced turnover.
“Pathway to excellence is such a great recognition that highlights our positive practice environment,” said Jodi LoDolce, Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. “It not only supports our team through the six standards but helps us drive safe patient quality care.”
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital has diligently worked to engage and empower its nursing staff and leadership, laying a strong foundation for its Professional Practice and Care Delivery Model. This effort supports the implementation of Professional Shared Governance and Evidence-Based Practice system-wide. The hospital’s contributions exemplify the future of healthcare delivery, making the Pathway designation a significant milestone in elevating overall nursing practice.
Corey Lovelace, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, added, “Our patients are at the core of who we are, and our nurses understand the importance of effective communication and empathetic care. As a Pathway to Excellence-recognized organization, we prioritize patient and staff safety while fostering a culture of excellence.”
The Pathway to Excellence designation is a testament to the commitment of HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital and its nursing staff to enhance the quality of care and the patient experience. To earn this designation, the hospital collaborated closely with health system nursing leadership to integrate the Pathway Standards into its practices, policies, and culture.
The ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation reaffirms that HCA Florida St. Lucie has successfully incorporated these standards into its daily practices, nurturing an optimal practice environment.
About HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 207-bed acute care facility. The combined efforts of more than 400 skilled physicians and more than 900 dedicated employees have resulted in one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in Port St. Lucie. St. Lucie Hospital offers a full range of services that include a birthing center, cardiac catheterization lab, minimally invasive robotic surgery, gynecologic, general and vascular surgery, and wound care with hyperbaric services. Additionally, St. Lucie is home to a Senior-Friendly ER and Freestanding ER at Darwin Square as well as the Orthopedic & Spine Institute.
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida. With an employee base of 77,000, HCA Florida Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 50 hospital campuses and more than 450 other care sites.
