Eisenhower Army Medical Center recently earned the CNOR Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute. The CNOR Strong designation is given to facilities having at least 50 percent of its OR nursing staff CNOR certified, and provides programs that reward and recognize its certified nurses. This is the first year CCI has awarded this elite status to facilities nationwide.
This is the second nationwide recognition for operating room excellence EAMC has received in the last three months. In October, EAMC was recognized for the second year in a row by the American College of Surgeons' National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for its safety initiatives and quality of care.
"Nationwide recognition by two separate organizations for EAMC's commitment to excellence and safety in the operating room speaks well of the professionalism of the entire staff as well as their dedication to the service members, family members and beneficiaries who count on EAMC for their medical care," Col. Michael A. Weber, MD and EAMC commander, said. "And the recognition serves as a glimpse into the work ethic, medical training and esprit de corps the entire clinical and administrative staff brings to the table each and every day."
The CNOR certification program is for perioperative nurses interested in improving and validating their knowledge and skills, and providing the highest quality care to their patients. Certification also recognizes a nurse's commitment to professional development. It is an objective, measurable way of acknowledging the achievement of specialty knowledge beyond basic nursing preparation and RN licensure.
"Patient safety and positive surgical outcomes are of the utmost importance to this hospital," Dr. James Frizzi, M.D., EAMC deputy commander for surgical services, said. "Supporting nurses as they exceed expectations to achieve their perioperative nursing certification shows EAMC's commitment to its core values."
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