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Mansfield Hospital Nursing

Nursing at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital

A note from the CNO

At OhioHealth Mansfield, we strive to provide high-quality and compassionate care to everyone. I am proud to say that at OhioHealth Mansfield, our nursing team strives for continuous improvement to support this vision. In 2023, Mansfield nursing received Magnet Recognition® from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the first time.

Magnet Recognition® is the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. Magnet designation has many benefits – not just for the nurses who provide care, but also for the patients who receive that care.

With this achievement, Mansfield Hospital joined an elite group of hospitals and organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing and quality of patient care. Mansfield is the only hospital within a 60-mile radius to have Magnet.

Earning Magnet recognition reaffirms the hard work and dedication of all our associates. In addition, the recognition reinforces the core values that guide us in the work we do every day. I am so proud to be a part of this team!

It is my privilege to work with our nursing team as we care for the community by developing connections with those we serve!

Elizabeth Daniels, M.Ed., BSN, RN, CENP
Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and OhioHealth Shelby Hospital

Learn about nursing career opportunities and fellowship programs at OhioHealth. 

ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®

OhioHealth Mansfield has been recognized as a Magnet hospital since 2023. Magnet status is the highest national recognition awarded to a hospital for excellence in nursing. Magnet organizations are recognized for superior nursing processes and quality patient care, which lead to the highest levels of safety, quality, and patient and nurse satisfaction.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association and the largest and most prominent nursing credentialing organization in the United States, established Magnet recognition in 1994.  Research has shown that patient care outcomes are better at Magnet hospitals, where there is an environment that empowers nurses, values their contributions and supports nursing leadership.  Magnet status is awarded for a four-year period, after which hospitals must apply again for the recognition. 

Learn about ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.

Mansfield Hospital’s Nursing Philosophy

Nursing practice is guided by the core values of the organization: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, and Inclusion.

In support of the organization's mission to "improve the health of those we serve," and cardinal value to "honor the dignity and worth of each person":

We Believe that- Quality: Nurses are autonomous, accountable, innovative, decision-makers who use evidence-based practice to promote safe, holistic and quality care in collaboration with patients, families and the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. Service: Nurses embrace a culture of caring established through connections with self, colleagues, patients, families and community based on respect, trust and compassion. Financial: Nurses recruit, retain and develop exceptional nursing staff by providing a supportive environment where the health of the individual and the community is valued and fiscal responsibility is essential. Worklife: Nurses are empowered to improve their practice through shared decision making and continual learning. Nurses are committed to the development of clinical expertise through evidence-based practice and research.

Professional Practice Model

The professional practice care model for OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital guides the practice of all nurses. It illustrates the alignment and integration of nursing practice with the mission, vision and values of our organization. Mansfield Hospital is a place where our citizens are an active part of our evolving advancements, which are based on the foundations of our community’s past, as we aim to create an innovative tomorrow! The carousel is a popular icon of Mansfield and serves as a representation of the key points Mansfield Hospital continuously strives to maintain.

  • The theater setting represents Mansfield’s iconic Renaissance Theatre.
  • The carousel horses represent our patients.
  • The central pillar represents our pillars of care: patient-centered, innovation, advanced practice, evidence-based, community partnership, and empowerment.
  • The model is supported by the base representing our core values of excellence, stewardship, compassion, integrity, and inclusion, structured on our core delivery model of relationship-based care.
  • The audience represents our community members.

Care Delivery System: Relationship-Based Care (RBC)

Relationship-based care is a practice model that empowers nurses to impact lives and help others. The model is built around three key relationships. 

  1. Relationship with themselves
  2. Relationship with co-workers
  3. Relationship with patients and their families

Building relationships establish rapport, trust and connectedness with the caregiver, patient and family.

Shared Governance

Shared Governance is the structure supporting nurses’ participation in shared decision-making.

  • All nurses have the opportunity to participate in shared decision-making.
  • Culture of accountability and empowerment is created.
  • Nurses make decisions closest to where the work is happening.
  • Nurses focus on the patient experience and make positive changes in their care.
  • All nursing council members are in alignment with the priorities of the nursing strategic plan.
  • Talent management, greater professional development, and increased collaboration and communication among all nurses are supported.

Recognition

  • Inspire: All associates are encouraged to recognize each other for everyday achievements and behaviors that support our values – compassion, excellence, stewardship, integrity, and inclusion through this online platform.
  • WE Shine: This award recognizes associates who have gone above and beyond in giving excellent patient care and customer experience.
  • Patient Voice Award: A patient or guest nominated award that recognizes an OhioHealth Mansfield associate for going above and beyond to improve the overall patient experience through the words of our patients and guests.
  • STARS: This individual award is for the person exemplifying one of the core values of the organization.
  • Nursing Excellence Week: This is a weeklong celebration of nursing excellence. Among the activities, each unit nominates a nurse who exemplifies the components of Magnet®.
  • Facet Nurse of the Year: The Nursing Week Committee selects an individual as “Nurse of the Year” from the Nursing Excellence Week unit winners for going above and beyond and exemplifying the components of Magnet®.
  • The DAISY Award: This is a quarterly individual award recognizing nurses who go above and beyond the call of duty. DAISY is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day.
  • DAISY Leader Award: This is an annual award recognizing a nurse leader that role models OhioHealth’s values, mission, and vision; creates an environment of trust, compassion, and respect; motivates others to improve patient care; and promotes and enhances the image of nursing. DAISY is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day.
  • BEE Award: This is an OhioHealth recognition program to honor and celebrate associates who assist and support our clinical teams with extraordinary patient care. (PSA, PCE, MA, etc. )

Meet a Few Recognized Nurses

Julia Jackson, BSN, RN, NPD-BC

2024 Clinical Educator Award Winner

Julia was recognized for her passion towards nursing practice, her ability to determine learning needs and provide education in fun and innovative ways, and her positive energy. Associates stated that Julia truly cares about their professional development and learning needs as they often see her on their units' providing education on current nursing practice and asking questions to determine other needs the associates may have. Julia was also recognized for her ability to engage staff through fun educational activities such as escape rooms and "Kapow" cart rounding.

Kevin Hawk, BSN, RN

2024 Nursing Excellence Leadership Award Winner  

Kevin was recognized for his supportive and empowering leadership style. His team applauded his ability to not only guide them to their full potential but to also to listen fully to their ideas and suggestions. Kevin was also recognized for his work on quality-improvement projects and his knowledge of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes. Finally, Kevin was recognized for his compassion and advocacy for both the patients and the team of 3NT.

Amber Reed, BSN, RN, C-EFM

2024 Facet Nurse of the Year Award

Amber was recognized for her commitment to excellence through her professionalism, her dedication to pursuing professional certifications, her dedication and willingness to help her peers grow and develop in their roles, and her participation in a statewide quality improvement project aimed at treating Maternal Hypertension. Amber was also recognized for her commitment to Labor and Delivery both at OhioHealth Mansfield and other OhioHealth hospitals.