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HOW DOES ONE BECOME A MAGNET HOSPITAL?
In 1993, fourteen standards based on the characteristics identified
in the Magnet Hospital research were drafted and a certification
program available to all hospitals and across all healthcare settings
was created. This prestigious program is administered by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the nation's largest and foremost
accreditation and credentialing organization.
The Magnet Recognition Program affords important national recognition
to health care organizations that demonstrate sustained excellence
in nursing care. The program also provides a vehicle for the dissemination
of best practices and strategies among nursing systems.
HOW WAS THE FINAL DECISION MADE TO AWARD
MAGNET RECOGNITION TO MGH?
Hospitals seeking Magnet Recognition submit written evidence
demonstrating that they meet or exceed the 14 standards. After a
thorough review, they undergo an intensive site visit. A report
is submitted by the ANCC appraisers to the Commission on Magnet
Recognition. The Commission reviews the findings to determine if
the standards of care and professional performance are met.
Less than 2% of the acute care hospitals in the US have received
this designation and MGH was the first hospital in Massachusetts
to be awarded this designation by the ANCC.
WHY IS BEING A MAGNET HOSPITAL IMPORTANT?
It is important to our patients because more than 20 years of
research have shown that Magnet Hospitals have:
- Reduced patient mortality
- Fewer complications
- Improved patient and employee safety
- Higher patient and staff satisfaction scores
- Shorter hospitalizations
IT IS IMPORTANT TO OUR HOSPITAL BECAUSE
IT:
- Recognizes and rewards outstanding care
- Acknowledges the hospital's commitment to quality and safety
- Is known that Magnet hospitals score higher on JCAHO accreditation
- Markets the hospital to patients and prospective staff as
an organization with a strong nursing service
- Positions the hospital nationally as one of a select few
hospitals to achieve Magnet designation.
CHARACTERISTICS OF MAGNET HOSPITALS INCLUDE:
- Concern for
the patient is paramount
- Have a reputation for quality nursing care as rated by patients
- Nurses identify the hospital as a good place to work and
practice professional nursing
- Strong nurse-physician relationships and communication
- High degree of teamwork
- Supportive nurse managers/supervisors
- Staff are more highly-educated
- Staff feel their work has meaning
MAGNET
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