Terrebonne General nurses recognized for training, certification

Terrebonne General Health System announced that it has recently earned the Certified Perioperative Nurse Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute.

“Earning the CNOR Strong designation represents our facility-wide commitment to nursing excellence and outstanding patient care,” the hospital said in a press release.

The Terrebonne General Surgery Department exceeds the national average for certified surgical nurses by over 25%, with 75% of surgical nurses achieving CNOR certification and being nationally certified in their specialty.

“We are proud of our nurses who have worked toward this certification,” said Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO. “Their commitment to improving their knowledge and skills allows us to provide a higher level of exceptional healthcare for our surgical patients.”

The CNOR certification allows nurses to demonstrate their commitment to exceptional patient safety and adhere to current standards in their field of practice. Earning the CNOR is a mark of distinction and demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest standards in patient safety.

Research shows that nurses who earn the CNOR credential have greater confidence in their clinical practice. Teams of CNOR-certified nurses who have mastered the standards of perioperative practice have been correlated to improved outcomes in surgical patients.

For more information about the CNOR Strong Designation, visit tghealthsystem.com.

Terrebonne General Health System is the largest health care resource provider in southeast Louisiana .

The health system says it is driven by a “high tech” and “high touch” style of healing that offers an expansive range of services that provide hospital care and preventive care while also providing basic health care needs on and offsite.

The health care team consists of over 1,500 employees, with over 450 medical staff providers who offer 42 various specialties. Terrebonne General took the lead to initiate a public-private partnership with Ochsner Health that delivers crucial safety-net services for the region through Chabert Medical Center and is part of an alliance of health care-focused entities across the greater Gulf South region.

Business
of the Year

Terrebonne General Health System was named the Large Business of the Year by the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce at the 93rd annual banquet. The large business of the year award is given to a business with more than 25 full-time employees and recognizes their community involvement, chamber involvement, and economic value to the community.

"We are humbled and honored to be chosen as the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year," said Peoples.

"For nearly 70 years, we have been providing the highest quality healthcare for our community, and it's because of the dedication and commitment of our amazing physicians and staff to making a difference each day. Being recognized by our peers and the people we serve in our community makes the award all the more special," she added.