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April 19, 2010
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Medcenter One nurse achieved clinical ladder IV status
BISMARCK, N.D.—Marilyn Schwartzbauer, Medcenter One ICU clinical coordinator, successfully attained clinical ladder IV status, which recognizes nurses who have demonstrated growth and leadership in nursing.
To achieve this status, Schwartzbauer positively impacted the quality of patient care at Medcenter One. She planned and implemented an evidence-based practice project titled “In adult intensive care patients who screen negative for vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) on admission, does daily bathing with a 4 percent chlorhexidine solution reduce hospital acquired VRE?”.
Schwartzbauer is the first Medcenter One nurse to receive clinical ladder IV recognition. This achievement program began in January 2009.
Medcenter One is a non-profit, integrated health system that consists of a 232-bed hospital, a multi-specialty clinic, a college of nursing, six primary care clinics, three kidney dialysis centers and four long-term care facilities in western and central North Dakota. Key accreditations and quality awards include: Joint Commission, American College of Surgeons Level II Emergency and Trauma Center, Magnet Recognition Program® and 100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care by Thomson Reuters in 2009.
