Authors

1. Powell, Tiffany MSN, RN, NE-BC
2. Bischoff, Joy MSN, RN, NE-BC
3. Reddy, Kathleen MSN, RN, NE-BC
4. Nagy, Sarah E. MSN, RN, NPD-BC, OCN
5. Lawrence, Tonya M. PhD, RN, MSN, CNM, NE-C, NPD-C, C-EFM
6. Bates, Melissa DNP, RN, CDCES
7. McCright, Maggie MSN, RN, NE-BC

Abstract

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are essential in building effective healthcare teams to provide quality patient care. Striving to achieve a DEIB culture in the healthcare setting presents challenges and opportunities, and using a framework facilitates this important work. This article details how 2 Pathway to Excellence(R) (Pathway) designated organizations used the Pathway framework foundations around leadership, shared decision-making, professional development, safety, quality, and well-being to build and support their DEIB structures.