SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is pleased to share a major announcement from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) this morning. The hospital has achieved Magnet® recognition, which is the highest national honor in nursing excellence.
The ANCC distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is the fourth hospital in St. Louis overall to achieve Magnet® status. Less than 10% of U.S. hospitals have the Magnet® designation.
“This is a true testament of our continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice,” said Kathy Donovan, the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer. “To earn Magnet® recognition is a great accomplishment and an incredible source of pride for our nurses. This achievement proves our foundation of excellence and values that drive our entire staff to strive harder each day to meet the health care needs of the children and families we serve.”
Research demonstrates that Magnet® recognition provides specific benefits to health care organizations and their communities, such as:
- Higher patient satisfaction
- Lower risk of 30-day mortality and lower failure to rescue rates
- Higher job satisfaction among nurses
- Lower nurse reports of intentions to leave their positions
Magnet® recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and is a factor when the public judges health care organizations. U.S. News & World Report’s annual showcase of “America’s Best Hospitals” includes Magnet® recognition in its ranking criteria for quality of inpatient care. The Magnet® Recognition Program provides a framework for nursing practice, research, and measurement of outcomes. Through this framework, ANCC evaluates applicants across a number of components and dimensions to gauge an organization’s nursing excellence. The foundation of this model comprises various elements deemed essential to delivering superior patient care. These include the quality of nursing leadership and coordination and collaboration across specialties, as well as processes for measuring and improving the quality and delivery of care. To achieve initial Magnet® recognition, organizations must pass a rigorous and lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leadership and staff.