GAINESVILLE, Texas – North Texas Medical Center was recently named a Center of Excellence in Nursing by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ).
This marks the first time in the hospital’s history it has received this distinction. NTMC is also the first acute-care hospital managed by Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) to obtain this designation.
“From the moment CHC took over management responsibility of North Texas Medical Center almost seven years ago, our mission has been to provide exceptional, patient-centered care,” NTMC CEO Tom Sledge said. “Achieving the Nursing Center of Excellence designation is another indicator that we are fulfilling that mission. Our clinical team has worked tirelessly to provide care worthy of this designation and I am extremely proud of them and the work they do.”
A Center of Excellence in Nursing is a designation given to hospitals or healthcare organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing services including high-quality care, evidence-based practice, nurse empowerment, collaborative care, innovation and improvement, and recognition and designation
“This significant accomplishment is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment to quality that the team demonstrates every day,” NTMC Chief Nursing Officer Bonnie Hess said. “Achieving this recognition underscores our organization’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.”
CIHQ is a member-based organization that accredits hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the United States. They are a deemed status provider by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, meaning accreditation by CIHQ allows hospitals to participate in the Medicare program.
