The Iowa City VA Health Care System has been recognized as a Pathway to Excellence organization, a designation awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to health care institutions that foster a positive practice environment where nurses thrive.
“It is a great honor to be awarded the Pathway to Excellence accreditation,” said Andrea Hayes, associate director for patient care services at the Iowa City VA, in a release. “This is a premier designation which demonstrates that the Iowa City VA nurses have a strong voice and lead practice changes that result in a healthy work environment and high-quality Veteran outcomes. It recognizes the Iowa City Health Care System’s strong practices and commitment to safety, quality, shared decision-making, leadership, well-being, and professional development. I am so proud and grateful for the entire HCS team; it is all of us working together that has led us to this significant accomplishment.”
With this accreditation, Iowa City VA joins 13 other VA health care systems across the country that have achieved the designation.
The Iowa City VA Health Care System will be formally honored at ANCC’s 2025 Pathway to Excellence Conference, set to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, this fall.
