Nursing Excellence
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We pride ourselves on delivering superior quality care to our patients.
At Kootenai Health, we believe in the power of the nurse-patient relationship and believe true caring is an essential function of helping patients heal.
Magnet Designation
One of the ways in which Kootenai Health pursues excellence is through Magnet™ designation. Magnet designation is nursing’s top honor and is accepted nationally as the gold standard for nursing excellence. Hospitals must apply every four years to renew this designation. Kootenai Health is proud to have achieved its fourth Magnet designation.
Magnet hospitals represent a select group of hospitals that have successfully undergone a rigorous, multi-faceted evaluation conducted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Kootenai Health is proud to maintain Magnet designation and continue striving for excellence.
Shared Governance
As an organization, we have committed to a shared governance style of leadership which means our frontline staff members are empowered to make many key decisions relating to patient care. We do this by creating interdependent specialty councils that report to our Professional Nursing Coordinating Council: Nursing Quality and Practice Council, Nursing Work Environment Council, and Night Shift Council.
Shared governance has resulted in increased employee satisfaction, better patient safety and care, increased professional autonomy, greater patient satisfaction, and shorter lengths of stay for patients.
Nursing Annual Report
Kootenai Health prepares a nursing annual report to highlight the accomplishments each year.
Nursing Annual Report 2024
Nursing Annual Report 2023
Nursing Annual Report 2022
Nursing Annual Report 2021
Nursing Annual Report 2020
Nursing Annual Report 2019
Nursing Annual Report 2018
Learn More
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Nursing Excellence
Home
Nursing Excellence
We pride ourselves on delivering superior quality care to our patients.
At Kootenai Health, we believe in the power of the nurse-patient relationship and believe true caring is an essential function of helping patients heal.
Magnet Designation
One of the ways in which Kootenai Health pursues excellence is through Magnet™ designation. Magnet designation is nursing’s top honor and is accepted nationally as the gold standard for nursing excellence. Hospitals must apply every four years to renew this designation. Kootenai Health is proud to have achieved its fourth Magnet designation.
Magnet hospitals represent a select group of hospitals that have successfully undergone a rigorous, multi-faceted evaluation conducted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Kootenai Health is proud to maintain Magnet designation and continue striving for excellence.
Shared Governance
As an organization, we have committed to a shared governance style of leadership which means our frontline staff members are empowered to make many key decisions relating to patient care. We do this by creating interdependent specialty councils that report to our Professional Nursing Coordinating Council: Nursing Quality and Practice Council, Nursing Work Environment Council, and Night Shift Council.
Shared governance has resulted in increased employee satisfaction, better patient safety and care, increased professional autonomy, greater patient satisfaction, and shorter lengths of stay for patients.
Nursing Annual Report
Kootenai Health prepares a nursing annual report to highlight the accomplishments each year.
Nursing Annual Report 2024
Nursing Annual Report 2023
Nursing Annual Report 2022
Nursing Annual Report 2021
Nursing Annual Report 2020
Nursing Annual Report 2019
Nursing Annual Report 2018
Learn More
Related Articles
SANE Training Program Featured in Cd’A Press
Kootenai Health receives Sigma Nursing’s 2022 Healthy Work Environment Award
December DAISY Winner Lisa Kolenda Goes the Extra Mile for Patients
Primary Sidebar
Footer
Menu
Medical Professional Resources
Medical Professional Resources
Career Center
Medical Staff Services
Kootenai Care Network
Family Medicine Residency
Nursing
Pharmacy Residency
Education Courses
Patients and Visitors
Patients and Visitors
Pay My Bill
Maps, Parking, and Directions
Medical Records
Price Transparency
Guest Services
Online Patient Portal
Restaurants
Family Support Services
Transportation Services
Send an E-Card
Recognize an Employee
Provider Star Ratings and Reviews
About Kootenai Health
Careers
Mission, Vision and Values
History of Kootenai Health
Leadership
Awards and Recognition
Nursing Excellence
Volunteer Services
Student Services
Community Involvement
Kootenai Health Foundation
Newsroom
Pay My Bill
Make an Appointment
Find a Job
Maps and Directions
Online Patient Portal
Popular Resources