Elevating professional well-being in healthcare

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Occupational Health
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Impact Wellbeing™ campaign addresses critical aspects of worker well-being.
• The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence® Framework provides standards for high-quality nursing work environments.
• Both initiatives aim to improve healthcare professional experiences and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a crosswalk analysis between the NIOSH Impact Wellbeing™ campaign and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® Framework.
• To identify areas of synergy and potential integration between these two influential programs.
• To provide a resource for healthcare organizations seeking to enhance nursing well-being and achieve excellence.

Main Methods:

• A systematic review and comparative analysis of the core components and objectives of both the NIOSH Impact Wellbeing™ campaign and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® Framework.
• Identification of overlapping themes, principles, and actionable strategies.
• Mapping of NIOSH campaign elements to corresponding ANCC framework standards.

Main Results:

• Significant alignment was found between the NIOSH Impact Wellbeing™ campaign's focus areas (e.g., safety, workload, support) and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® standards (e.g., shared governance, professional development, leadership).
• Specific NIOSH campaign strategies can be utilized to meet or exceed ANCC Pathway requirements.
• The crosswalk demonstrates a cohesive approach to fostering a positive and supportive nursing environment.

Conclusions:

• Integrating the NIOSH Impact Wellbeing™ campaign with the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® Framework offers a comprehensive strategy for improving nursing well-being and organizational excellence.
• Healthcare organizations can leverage this crosswalk to enhance their initiatives for nurse support and professional satisfaction.
• This alignment supports the creation of healthier, more resilient nursing workforces.