Jupiter, Fla.
(August 11, 2020) – Jupiter Medical Center, ranked number one for safety, quality
and patient satisfaction in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast region,
announced today the promotion of Pamela Canter to Vice President and Chief
Nursing Officer at Jupiter Medical Center. In this position, Canter is
responsible for overseeing the organization’s team of outstanding
nursing professionals committed to providing world class care in a patient
centered manner. Pam will continue to collaborate closely in patient quality
and safety initiatives as she leads the nursing enterprise at Jupiter
Medical Center. Most notably, during Canter’s tenure at Jupiter
Medical Center, she has played a pivotal role in garnering many of the
hospital’s national, regional and local accreditations and awards,
including successfully achieving an "A" Hospital Safety Grade
from The Leapfrog Group and "Top General Hospital" for two consecutive years.
“Pam has demonstrated incredible leadership skills, guiding her team
through one of the most arduous health pandemics the world has experienced,
an especially challenging time for our nurses and frontline health workers,”
said Dr. Amit Rastogi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jupiter
Medical Center. “She has served as an exceptional leader to her
nursing team and integral member of the executive leadership team at Jupiter
Medical Center, leading several initiatives that have earned the hospital
top recognition in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. We value
her unwavering dedication to Jupiter Medical Center and congratulate her
on a well-deserved promotion.”
Canter has also been instrumental in helping Jupiter Medical Center obtain
its Joint Commission accreditations in chest pain, primary stroke, hip,
knee and shoulder replacement, spine surgery, urgent care and occupational
health, and also led efforts to achieve Breast Center, 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 & 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.
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