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Montefiore Einstein Moses Campus Awarded Landmark Grant

In a landmark achievement for nursing excellence, Montefiore Einstein's Henry and Lucy Moses Campus has secured a transformative grant of $4.5 million from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. This significant funding represents the largest nursing-focused grant ever received by the institution, reinforcing the Foundation's commitment to enhancing nursing practices, patient safety, and clinical innovation across the state of New York.

Montefiore Einstein is one of only 13 hospitals in New York selected for this prestigious Nursing Workforce Initiative Grant. This initiative is part of the broader commitment by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, which has pledged $51 million in total to improve nursing standards and practices across New York.

Maureen Scanlan, the Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Montefiore Einstein, expressed gratitude, stating, "We are deeply honored and excited to receive this substantial support from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. This generous grant enables us to advance our journey along the Pathway to Excellence®, enhancing mentorship, professional development, and nurse well-being. We remain committed to fostering an empowering environment where nurses thrive, lead with confidence, and deliver consistently high-quality, compassionate care."

The grant will support various strategic initiatives aimed at achieving the highly sought-after Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This designation is an acknowledgment of Montefiore's dedication to creating a positive work environment for nurses, focusing on exceptional patient-centered care.

Key areas targeted by this funding include:

• - Enhanced mentorship and leadership development pathways: Cultivating leadership skills among nursing staff is crucial for the future of healthcare.
• - Expanded nurse residency program: This program aims to incorporate technology-enhanced learning, equipping new nurses with necessary skills and knowledge.
• - Wellness initiatives: Focusing on health and well-being of nursing staff is paramount, ensuring that they can provide the best care possible.
• - Professional development: Continued growth through evidence-based practice projects will be emphasized.
• - Technology-enabled feedback systems: These systems will facilitate real-time communication between frontline staff and leadership, improving the overall workflow and efficiency.

The commitment by Montefiore Einstein to invest in its nursing workforce aims not just to attract and retain nurses but to empower them, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce that is crucial for providing exceptional patient care.

About Montefiore Health System

Montefiore Health System is one of New York's leading academic health systems. It is recognized for delivering exceptional and accountable healthcare services to approximately three million people across the Bronx, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley. It encompasses ten hospitals, including the Children's Hospital at Montefiore and Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, alongside over two hundred outpatient care centers.

Dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes, Montefiore's medical school, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, plays a vital role in advancing clinical research that informs patient treatment strategies. The system is home to various Centers of Excellence in fields such as cancer care, cardiology, pediatrics, and transplantation.

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