Atlanta, Ga. (October 21, 2024) – Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is once again part of a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights Piedmont Atlanta’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. Piedmont Atlanta nurses are an integral part of the health care team, with a voice in policy and practice. Pathway nurses are engaged, resulting in higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, improved safety, and better patient outcomes.

As a Pathway organization, Piedmont Atlanta leads the effort to enhance quality of care, patient and nurse safety, and the future of health care delivery.

"We work hard at Piedmont Atlanta to ensure that our nurses are in a positive environment that contributes to their well-being, affords opportunities to share in decision-making with leaders and grow in the nursing profession, and, ultimately, positions them to provide the best care for patients," said Piedmont Atlanta Chief Nursing Officer Kelly Frilot. "Our dedicated nurses have helped make Piedmont Atlanta a destination for high-quality, safe health care in Georgia. We are so glad to get this feedback directly from them that they receive the support they need to provide this exceptional patient care."

For more information on the Pathway to Excellence recognition program, visit ANCC's website.