Connecticut Children's Receives Prestigious National Nursing Designation for Service Commitment to Patients & Families and Nursing Excellence
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Hartford, Conn.- Connecticut Children’s has attained the most prestigious nursing recognition designation, reinforcing its commitment to creating a compassionate patient and family experience 100% dedicated to kids. In June, Connecticut Children’s received Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. Considered the gold standard in nursing excellence, Magnet designation recognizes quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. Presently only 9.4% percent of hospitals nationally have earned this designation, including just 7 others in Connecticut.
“I am beyond proud to see our nurses meet this significant milestone for Connecticut Children’s! Magnet isn’t just a badge of honor; it is a true testament to the excellent care we deliver every day, and we are honored families entrust us with this care for their children,” said Sarah Matney, MSOL, BSN, RN, CPON, CENP, Senior Vice President Clinical Services & Chief Nursing Officer at Connecticut Children’s. “To earn Magnet recognition is a great accomplishment and an incredible source of pride for our nurses and team at large. I thank our nurses every day, for all they continue to achieve.”
The Magnet recognition program distinguishes healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence and is the highest and most regarded honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
This designation serves as a benchmark to our community to measure the quality of nursing care at Connecticut Children’s and continues to raise the bar for the pediatric healthcare in our region.
Jim Shmerling, DHA, FACHE,
President and Chief Executive Officer at Connecticut Children's
“The Magnet designation process has involved many teams from across the organization that have helped highlight the value of nursing — to patients and families, the organization, and the community,” said Jim Shmerling, DHA, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer at Connecticut Children’s. “This designation serves as a benchmark to our community to measure the quality of nursing care at Connecticut Children’s and continues to raise the bar for the pediatric healthcare in our region.”
To achieve Magnet recognition, organizations must pass a rigorous and lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leadership and staff. This process includes an application, written patient care documentation, an on-site visit and a review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition. Healthcare organizations must reapply for Magnet recognition every four years based on adherence to Magnet concepts and demonstrated improvements in patient care and quality.
For media inquiries, please contact: Monica Buchanan, Sr Dir Enterprise Communications, (352) 219-0860, mbuchanan [at] connecticutchildrens.org
About Connecticut Children’s Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut 100% dedicated to kids. That means high-quality care across more than 30 pediatric specialties in 40+ locations throughout Connecticut, Eastern New York and Western Massachusetts. One team on a mission to improve access to healthcare from before birth and into adulthood. One team pushing the limits with breakthrough research and community partnerships so we can help you focus on what matters most: your family’s wellness journey. When you choose Connecticut Children’s, you can expect care Beyond Imagination.
About ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program The Magnet Recognition Program designates organizations worldwide where nursing leaders successfully align their nursing strategic goals to improve the organization’s patient outcomes. The Magnet Recognition Program provides a roadmap to nursing excellence, which benefits the whole of an organization. To nurses, Magnet Recognition means education and development through every career stage, which leads to greater autonomy at the bedside. To patients, it means the very best care, delivered by nurses who are supported to be the very best that they can be. Source: https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/
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