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Pamela Canter Promoted To Vice President
And Chief Nursing Officer At Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter Medical Center, patient-centered manner. Pam will continue to collaborate executive officer of Jupiter Medical Center. “She has
ranked number one for closely in patient quality and safety initiatives as she leads served as an exceptional leader to her nursing team
safety, quality and patient the nursing enterprise at Jupiter Medical Center. Most and integral member of the executive leadership team
satisfaction in Palm Beach notably, during Canter’s tenure at Jupiter Medical Center, at Jupiter Medical Center, leading several initiatives
County and the Treasure she has played a pivotal role in garnering many of the that have earned the hospital top recognition in quality,
Coast region, announced hospital’s national, regional and local accreditations and safety and patient satisfaction. We value her unwavering
today the promotion of awards, including successfully achieving an “A” hospital dedication to Jupiter Medical Center and congratulate her
Pamela Canter to vice safety grade from The Leapfrog Group and “Top General on a well-deserved promotion.”
president and chief nursing Hospital” for two consecutive years. Canter has also been instrumental in helping Jupiter
officer at Jupiter Medical “Pam has demonstrated incredible leadership skills, Medical Center obtain its Joint Commission accreditations
Center. In this position, guiding her team through one of the most arduous health in chest pain, primary stroke, hip, knee and shoulder
Canter is responsible for pandemics the world has experienced, an especially replacement, spine surgery, urgent care and occupational
overseeing the organization’s team of outstanding nursing challenging time for our nurses and frontline health health, and also led efforts to achieve Breast Center,
professionals committed to providing world class care in a workers,” said Dr. Amit Rastogi, president and chief Commission on Cancer and American Academy of Sleep
Medicine accreditations. Additionally, she has assisted
in efforts to implement innovative strategies to improve
communications and the patient experience, including the
Language of Caring, which ensures patients are spoken
to with respect, compassion and empathy, and Orchid
Rounding, a digital tool that helps medical teams respond
to patient requests and concerns more quickly.
Prior to joining Jupiter Medical Center, Canter was vice
president of quality at Kendall Regional Medical Center
in Miami, Florida, where she was instrumental in helping
the hospital achieve Level 1 Trauma Center verification
from the American College of Surgeons.
Canter received her Bachelor of Science in nursing
from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. She spent
a decade working as a registered nurse in intensive care
units and outpatient settings as well as case management
before moving into management roles. She holds a green
belt in Lean Six Sigma and was appointed to serve on the
Ohio Department of Health’s Hospital Advisory Council.
About Jupiter Medical Center
Rated number one for safety, quality and patient
satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading
destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach
County and across the Treasure Coast region. Recognized
as the region’s only independent, not-for-profit hospital,
Jupiter Medical Center offers a comprehensive continuum
of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, expertise
and specialties, including orthopedics and spine care,
cancer care, cardiac and vascular care, comprehensive
stroke, obstetrics and maternity care, pediatrics,
emergency care as well as diagnostic imaging, screening,
testing and urgent care. For more information about
Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 462-8540 or
visit www.jupitermed.com.
Summer
Is Here!
Along with season comes the increased
temptation to utilize the golf courses as a
park/playground, but we must ask you to
refrain from any non-golf related access.
Maintenance is performed on all
the courses during the year, so there
is equipment and work being done. In
addition, it is a time when there are
more golfers on the course enjoying our
beautiful weather.
Thank you
