Division of Nursing : Division of Nursing – Magnet Nursing

	ANCC Magnet Recognition

St. Alexius Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Nursing Excellence
May 4th, 2006 – 2010
It’s one of the highest levels of recognition a hospital (medical center) can achieve. St. Alexius Medical Center has been named a recipient of the Magnet™ award for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

“The Magnet™ designation is a tremendous achievement for St. Alexius Medical Center, but it doesn’t change who we are,” says Linda Knodel, Chief Nursing Officer. “It simply recognizes the excellent work our nurses do each day and reflects the commitment of our entire staff to serve as a team, providing the highest quality care possible for the people of our community.”

The Magnet Recognition Program™ recognizes health-care organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing philosophy and practice, adherence to national standards for improving patient care, leadership and sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity. Applicants undergo a rigorous evaluation that includes extensive interviews and review of nursing services, clinical outcomes and patient care. Research shows there are clear benefits to hospitals that are awarded Magnet™ status and to the communities they serve:

• Magnet™-designated facilities consistently outperform other facilities in recruiting and retaining nurses – resulting in increased stability in patient care and positive patient outcomes.
• Because quality nursing is one of the most important factors in enlisting high-caliber physicians and specialists, Magnet™ status becomes an attractive force that extends to the entire facility.
• Magnet™-designated facilities have lower mortality rates and shorter lengths of stay.
• Health-care consumers have more confidence in the overall quality of a hospital if it has achieved the level of nursing standards established by the Magnet Recognition Program™.

The ANCC is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association and is the largest and most prominent nursing credentialing organization in the United States. St. Alexius Medical Center’s Magnet™ status, which includes annual reviews, is valid for four years.