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This easy-to-reference mini manual details the 12 Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care(r) Practice Standards that applicants must implement in order to qualify for Pathway designation. For each standard, specific elements of performance are described to help candidates submit applications with complete supporting documentation. The Pathway practice standards address the key components of ideal workplaces where nurses can excel. Because nurse engagement and satisfaction are vital to delivering quality care, Pathway standards provide a framework for enhancing patient outcomes and safety.