Nursing & Patient Care Services
Nursing & Patient Care Services (PCS) at Massachusetts General Hospital works hospital-wide to deliver the highest quality patient care and excellence in clinical practice.
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Welcome to Nursing & Patient Care Services
Our practice environment reflects the values of our hospital, combining knowledge, skill and compassion to create a workforce that is caring, innovative and empowering.
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Respiratory Apex Award
The Respiratory Care Department recently received the Apex Award for Acute Care from the American Association for Respiratory Care – the first and only to be recognized in New England.
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Reimagining Shared Decision-Making
Patient Care Services has launched a new shared decision-making model that emphasizes staff involvement in partnership with leadership, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared responsibility.
MGH Receives Fifth Magnet Redesignation
The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program designates organizations worldwide for excellence in Nursing. In 2023, MGH was redesignated for a fifth time.
The Year in Review 2023
Caring Headlines best images and moments from 2023.