Welcome Letter

August 19, 2015 was a very special day for MWH, as we received notification of our Magnet redesignation. This was a proud moment for MWH nurses, recognizing their commitment to excellence in their nursing practice and highest quality of care for their patients. Their commitment is unwavering, whether during times of high census, complex patient care needs and/or staffing needs.

The challenge of achieving Magnet redesignation is surpassed by the challenge to maintain it. We now focus our attention on nurse engagement, falls prevention, patient satisfaction and the other nurse sensitive indicators (eg., HAPU, CAUTI, CLABSI).

Each year, MWHC nurses achieve great things. In 2016, we have already celebrated MWHC nurses’ focus on professional development. Over 55% of our bedside nurses are prepared at the BSN level (up from less than 40% four years ago). Our Advancing Clinical Excellence professional development/advancement model recognized our first 18 nurses to pursue advancement from Level II to Level III.

In 2016, MWHC nurses, again, have the opportunity to commit to professional practice decision-making. With our redesigned Shared Governance structure, launching in March 2016, MWHC nurses will ensure their role in clinical practice and quality care decisions is strong, innovative, collaborative and evidence-based. (I am especially excited to watch our Night Shift Council.)

MWHC nurses RCARING… ALWAYS! Thank you for all you do. I am PROUD to be a MWHC Nurse.

Eileen Dohmann
MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President &
Chief Nursing Officer
​Mary Washington Healthcare