Ashley Parks, RN Earns Patient Safety Credential
May 19, 2021
The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Ashley Parks RN, at Wythe County Community Hospital as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS).
“Earning this credential attests to Ashley’s professional competency in patient safety science and application,” said Patricia McGaffigan, RN, MS, CPPS, President, CBPPS. “This achievement demonstrates her expertise in this critical discipline and positions her among those committed to and leading patient safety work.”
Parks earned this credential in part by passing a rigorous, evidence-based examination that tests candidates on their competency in patient safety science and application. Parks is currently employed as the Director of Patient Safety and Clinical Informatics at Wythe County Community Hospital.
“Patient safety and experience are what we focus on every day at Wythe County Community Hospital” said Vicki Parks, CEO of Wythe County Community Hospital. “The patient safety credential that Ashley earned highlights this focus and we are proud of her commitment to the patients we serve.”