Knoxville, TN— Caris Healthcare was granted reaccreditation for nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) in February from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This reaccreditation demonstrates our commitment to using evidence-based criteria when developing high-quality educational activities that promote the professional growth of nurses.

With this reaccreditation, Caris Healthcare continues to be part of an influential global community of practice of accredited organizations.

“Achieving reaccreditation for NCPD from the ANCC reaffirms our commitment to excellence in professional development and the integrity of our educational programs,” explains Christie Piland, Director of Education. “This recognition reflects our organization’s dedication to advancing nursing practice and supporting our teams with the highest standards of lifelong learning so they can continue delivering exceptional end-of-life care.”

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