By Athena (Tina) North-Henderson, BSN, RN, CPPS, CCHP, Wellpath Nursing Education Manager
FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wellpath, the nation’s largest provider of compassionate care to justice-served patients, was granted reaccreditation of the company’s industry-leading nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This reaccreditation demonstrates Wellpath’s commitment to developing and implementing high-quality educational activities, grounded in evidence-based criteria and which promote the professional growth of our dedicated nurses.
With this reaccreditation, Wellpath continues to lead within an influential global community of accredited organizations. As part of Wellpath’s commitment to continuous quality improvement, strengthening nursing practice through independent, evidence-based, and scientifically sound learning experiences directly benefits the vulnerable patient populations we serve.
“Reaccreditation is a proud milestone for the Wellpath nursing team, and I want to extend my deepest gratitude to every nurse whose contributions and dedication made this achievement possible. Our team’s unwavering commitment to continuous learning and continuous quality improvement is evident in everything we do. I am honored to lead such an outstanding team, and I look forward to the new opportunities this accreditation brings as we continue to advance the excellence of our clinical education programs,” said Heather E. Norman, Chief Nursing Officer and Accredited Provider Program Director.
ANCC NCPD Accreditation™ elevates educational offerings that benefit our nurses, and the patients and communities we serve, by:
- Promoting the highest professional standards to sustain effective strategies that improve professional nursing practice
- Improving curricula for nurses to provide evidence-based education that strengthen professional development programs
- Increasing credibility to adhere to evidence-based, global standards that deliver quality professional education
- Expanding visibility to be included among other accredited organizations that are listed in a nationwide, searchable directory
- Increasing demand to offer continuing professional development contact hours that are essential to building professional portfolios, and maintaining certification and accreditation from ANCC and other licensing boards and regulatory bodies
The ANCC NCPD Accreditation™ model is based on the original Donabedian framework of structure, process, and outcome measures to evaluate quality. The ANCC NCPD™ standards provide organizations with a structured, evidence-based framework to design and implement NCPD activities. The development of quality outcomes ensures that accredited organizations are continuously evaluating processes and their impact on the professional development of nurses.
For more information on the ANCC NCPD Accreditation™ Program, visit www.nursingworld.org/ncpd
About Wellpath
Wellpath is the premier provider of quality, localized, patient-focused healthcare to local, state, and federal correctional facilities. We hold patients at the center of everything we do and promote rigorous standards of care and innovation. With an extensive network of clinicians and professionals in thirty-seven states across the U.S., Wellpath provides medical and mental healthcare services to over 200,000 patients daily in more than 300 locations. Learn more about our comprehensive correctional healthcare solutions at wellpathcare.com.
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