Modernizing a Clinical Ladder Program to Achieve Sustainable Outcomes

Clinical Ladder Programs have long been recognized as a driver of professional development, engagement, and retention– yet many programss truggle to deliver consistent, measurable impact due to manual processes and lack of standardization. In this session, Bon Secours Mercy Health shares how it modernized its Clinical Ladder Program using a technology‑enabled, system‑wide approach.

Attendees will learn how digitizing and standardizing clinical ladder improved efficiency, increased transparency, strengthened engagement, and supported Magnet reporting. This session offers practical insights for NPD specialists seeking sustainable, scalable strategies to advance clinical excellence whilereducing administrative burden.