Nursing Excellence

at Good Samaritan Hospital

In August 2022, Good Samaritan became a Magnet designated organization! Magnet designated hospitals are considered to be the gold standard for nursing practice and innovation. American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program provides a roadmap to advance nursing excellence, attracting and rewarding the very best in nursing talent, Magnet-recognized organizations embody a collaborative culture. At GSH, we are proud of our dedicated nursing caregivers, alongside all team members of the care delivery continuum, who help to create an environment that surpasses the expectations of patients looking for high-quality, compassionate care. Good Samaritan will submit redesignation documents in August 2026.

The biblical story of the “Good Samaritan” is rooted in helping one another. This parable exemplifies the practice of going out of the way to help others. At Good Samaritan, this legacy of the “Good Samaritan” and service to one another, serves as a foundation for our strategic plan of ministry, which is underpinned by our Intermountain Health values; aligning to support our caregivers in professional clinical practice with the patient at the center of everything that we do.

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Who We Are

Our nurses have created a mission, vision and values that reflect who we are.

Our Care Delivery Model: Patient Centered Care

Our care delivery model at Good Samaritan Hospital is patient-centered care. In patient-centered care, caregivers partner with patients and families to identify the patient’s holistic needs.

Intermountain Health Nursing Professional Practice Model

A Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM) represents the foundation of nursing practice and provides the basis and purpose of our work. The NPPM reflects who, what, why and how we practice nursing. Intermountain Health Nursing Division collaborated on an enterprise-wide Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM). With multiple NPPMs across regions, and as nursing is completing integration and optimization work, over 3,000 nurses provided input on a framework that defines our nursing practice to guide the continued delivery of extraordinary patient care and support the development and empowerment of nurses as professionals.

Shared Governance

Shared governance is a dynamic associate & leader partnership that promotes collaboration, shared decision-making, and accountability for improving quality of care, safety and work life. Decision-making is based on evidence, facts and consensus for what is best for all.

Good Samaritan Hospital has an integrated Shared Governance structure consisting of the following councils:

GSH Professional Governance Council
Unit Professional Governance Council
Research & Evidence-Based Practice Council
Nursing Peer Review Council
Nurse Staffing Council
Magnet Champions Council
Quality Councils
Leadership Councils
Learning & Development Council
Caring & Wellness Council

Career Ladder Program

The Intermountain Health Career Ladder Program, iAspire, kicked off in 2024 and originates from nursing theorist, Dr. Patricia Benner's “novice to expert” theory, which centers around the competence of the nurse through stages: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert.

The program offers a means for the bedside clinical nurse to advance in the nursing profession.

Additionally, the program:

Fosters an environment of excellence in nursing care
Recognizes accomplishments achieved by the clinical nurse
Encourages professional development and accountability
Increases retention
Empowers ownership of practice
Rewards and recognizes clinical nurses for their impact and the difference they make in safety, quality, their patients’ experiences, and professional practice

Good Samaritan is proud to have 120 nurses currently at an achieved career ladder level!

A Message from our Chief Nursing Officer

At Good Samaritan Hospital, we are proud of our past accomplishments and eagerly reach out to shape the face of healthcare’s future. We celebrate all of our exceptional nurses who guide us daily on our journey of excellence as one of America’s Best Hospitals and we demonstrate our commitment to nursing excellence and the Magnet culture. I look forward to all the energy and focus that the Good Samaritan nurses have as they strive to live the Intermountain Mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”

Ann Gantzer, PhD, RN, NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital