3 Main Line Health Facilities Earn Prestgious Designation

BRYN MAWR, PA — Three Main Line Health facilities have been awarded a prestigious designation, according to the healthcare organization.

Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital each earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

This recognition underscores the hospitals’ commitment to creating positive practice environments where nurses thrive and deliver exceptional patient care, officials said in announcing the designation.

The Pathway to Excellence designation is a rigorous, data-driven process recognizing healthcare organizations that demonstrate a commitment to creating a work environment where nurses feel empowered, valued and supported.

The Pathway to Excellence model emphasizes six key standards that are essential to creating a positive practice environment for nurses.

These standards are integrated into the hospitals’ daily operations and guide their efforts to continually improve the nursing work environment.

The designation confirms to nurses that these facilities are committed to the following:

• Shared Governance: Nurses have a voice in decisions that impact their practice and patient care.
• Leadership: Nurse leaders are supportive, accessible and advocate for their staff.
• Safety: The hospitals prioritize a safe and healthy work environment for both employees and patients.
• Quality: The hospitals are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Well-being: The hospitals support the physical and emotional well-being of employees.
• Professional Development: The hospitals encourage and support ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities.

"This is a remarkable achievement for Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, and a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our nursing teams," Elizabeth (Betty) Craig, DNP, RN, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Main Line Health, said. "The Pathway to Excellence designation reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of excellence in nursing practice, which ultimately translates to better outcomes for our patients."

This achievement demonstrates Main Line Health’s ongoing commitment to providing safe, high-quality, equitable and affordable care to our patients and the communities we serve, as well as fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for its nurses, officials said.

Lankenau Medical Center, Riddle Hospital and HomeCare & Hospice are also on the journey to achieve Pathway designation, according to officials. Those facilities will learn by mid-2025 if they have earned designation.