Schuylkill Center Achieves American Nurses Credentialing Center Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care Designation
January 07 2019 - 11:15AM
Schuylkill Center, a skilled nursing facility affiliated with
Genesis HealthCare in Pottsville, PA, is pleased to announce it has
achieved the Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care designation by
the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Pathway to Excellence in
Long Term Care identifies the elements of an interprofessional
long-term care work environment where nursing staff can flourish
and feel empowered. The designation substantiates the professional
satisfaction of nursing staff at Schuylkill Center and identifies
it as one of the best places to work.
“Schuylkill Center, which is led by John Gregis, Regional
Executive Director and Erin Woodford, Senior Nursing Executive,
began striving for excellence more than 10 years ago,” notes Dr.
JoAnne Reifsnyder, Chief Nursing Officer of Genesis
HealthCare. “The Center has achieved a 5-Star under the CMS
Five-Star Quality Rating System, had 10 consecutive deficiency free
state surveys and is a Silver AHCA Quality Award winner.
These types of amazing achievements cannot happen without the
dedication, empowerment and pride of an entire interdisciplinary
team. I am so proud of Schuylkill Center for this amazing
achievement as only seven skilled nursing centers across the
country have attained this designation. I would also like to extend
a special thank you to Jennifer Kotzmoyer, Schuylkill’s Pathway
Program Coordinator, and Dr. Julie Britton, Senior Vice President
of Clinical Operations and Pathway Champion, for their leadership
and dedication to this effort.”
The Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care designation is
granted based on the confirmed presence of the six ANCC
Pathway to Excellence Practice Standards:
1. Shared decision-making2. Leadership3. Safety4. Quality5.
Well-being6. Professional development
For an organization to earn the Pathway to Excellence in Long
Term Care distinction, it must successfully undergo a thorough
review process that documents foundational quality initiatives in
creating a positive work environment — as defined by nurses and
supported by research. These initiatives must be present in the
facility’s practices, policies and culture. Nursing staff in the
organization verify the presence of the criteria in the
organization through participation in a completely voluntary and
confidential online survey.
As a Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care designated
organization, Schuylkill Center is committed to creating an
environment where nursing staff excel and feel valued as integral
members of the interprofessional health care team. This designation
confirms to the public that nursing staff working at
Schuylkill Center know their efforts are supported. The honor
encourages other nursing staff to join their colleagues in
this desirable and nurturing environment.
The Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care designation is
perfectly suited to and desired by health care organizations
around the world.
Schuylkill Center, a skilled nursing facility affiliated with
Genesis HealthCare, is located at 1000 Schuylkill Manor Rd,
Pottsville, PA 17901. To learn more about Schuylkill Center, please
contact Erin Woodford at 570-622-9666 or visit
www.genesishcc.com/Schuylkill.
About Genesis HealthCare Genesis HealthCare
(NYSE: GEN) is a holding company with subsidiaries that, on a
combined basis, comprise one of the nation's largest post-acute
care providers with more than 400 skilled nursing facilities and
assisted/senior living communities in 30 states nationwide. Genesis
subsidiaries also supply rehabilitation and respiratory therapy to
more than 1,600 healthcare providers in 46 states, the District of
Columbia and China. References made in this release to
"Genesis," "the Company," "we," "us" and "our" refer to Genesis
HealthCare and each of its wholly-owned companies. Visit our
website at www.genesishcc.com.
About ANCCThe American Nurses Credentialing
Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, provides
individuals and organizations throughout the nursing profession
with the resources they need to achieve practice excellence.
ANCC’s internationally renowned credentialing programs certify
nurses in specialty practice areas; recognize health care
organizations for promoting safe, positive work
environments through the Pathway to Excellence in Long Term
Care and Pathway to Excellence programs; and accredit providers of
continuing nursing education. In addition, ANCC provides
leading-edge information and education services and products to
support its core credentialing programs.
www.nursecredentialing.org.
Genesis HealthCare Contact:Investor Relations610-925-2000
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