Letter from Ron Langlotz, DNP, Chief Nursing Officer
Welcome to Howard County Medical Center’s 2023-2024 biennial Nursing Report. This year’s report not only celebrates our hospital's 50th anniversary, but also showcases our continued commitment to the nursing profession through a renewed spirit of innovation, the application of evidence-based practices and the continuous development of our clinical teams. I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your dedication throughout our 50 years. It's a milestone that is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to our community, a commitment that has been especially evident in the past few years as we navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic together.
Your commitment, strength and compassion during these challenging times have been truly heroic. You have not only handled the demands of an unprecedented health crisis but have done so with grace, resilience and an unwavering dedication to our patients and their families. For this, the leadership team and I are profoundly grateful and proud.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are not just looking back at our past, but also looking ahead to our future. It's a time to honor our history and set our sights on achieving even greater nursing excellence. This journey involves more than just upholding our existing standards; it's about constantly improving, innovating and striving for excellence in every aspect of our practice.
As we look to the future, we are committed to helping you grow professionally by giving you the tools, training and opportunities you need to succeed. We will continue to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and respect where your contributions are valued, your voices are heard and your expertise is recognized.
As we commemorate our rich history and look forward to a bright future, I want to thank you once again for your extraordinary efforts and dedication. Together, we will continue to uphold the highest standards of nursing excellence, ensuring that our hospital remains a place of healing, hope and exceptional care.
Here's to our past achievements, our current successes and our future endeavors. Happy 50th anniversary to us all!
With deepest gratitude and renewed commitment,
Ron Langlotz, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Your commitment, strength and compassion during these challenging times have been truly heroic. You have not only handled the demands of an unprecedented health crisis but have done so with grace, resilience and an unwavering dedication to our patients and their families. For this, the leadership team and I are profoundly grateful and proud.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are not just looking back at our past, but also looking ahead to our future. It's a time to honor our history and set our sights on achieving even greater nursing excellence. This journey involves more than just upholding our existing standards; it's about constantly improving, innovating and striving for excellence in every aspect of our practice.
As we look to the future, we are committed to helping you grow professionally by giving you the tools, training and opportunities you need to succeed. We will continue to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and respect where your contributions are valued, your voices are heard and your expertise is recognized.
As we commemorate our rich history and look forward to a bright future, I want to thank you once again for your extraordinary efforts and dedication. Together, we will continue to uphold the highest standards of nursing excellence, ensuring that our hospital remains a place of healing, hope and exceptional care.
Here's to our past achievements, our current successes and our future endeavors. Happy 50th anniversary to us all!
With deepest gratitude and renewed commitment,
Ron Langlotz, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
