Harris Health is among an elite list of U.S. health systems achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation, the prestigious NCQA designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers, and strong partnerships with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents, and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at UTHealth; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. The NPDS functions autonomously and in collaboration with nursing staff, leadership, Clinical Resource Nurses, faculty, and researchers to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that enhance role competence, professional growth, and lifelong learning in diverse practice settings.