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Magnet Recognition Program

Posted by: Deborah Martin on August 26, 2008 at 9:32PM EST

The Magnet Recognition Program is based on evidence that provides a supportive environment for nurses. The 14 Forces of Magnetism offer concrete ideas that will attract and retain nurses - just like a magnet! The program will have a revision due out in the fall that will streamline the 14 forces so there is less redundancy in the program and more emphasis on outcomes. It is a great blueprint for how to structure your environment.

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Posted by: Lillian Moya on August 26, 2008 10:33PM EST

One of our hospitals is a magnet hospital and the recognition from this program is extremely positive and has built employee builds morale.

Posted by: Robert Ray on August 27, 2008 9:26AM EST

Have you seen this increase nursing satisfaction and decrease both turnover and contract labor within the nursing division of your magnet facilties?

Posted by: Edmund Lafer on August 27, 2008 3:59PM EST

Does anyone know how many Magnet programs there are out there? I would imagine it is difficult to acheive but very rewarding for the staff and the hospital and a great marketing tool. Even if one can't achieve Magnet status, the blueprint might be very useful. Not unlike the Baldridge criteria- several healthcare facilities have won that. Just the process can be very helpful to improving processes.

Posted by: Kevin Engle on August 28, 2008 4:11PM EST

Edumund, the like for ANCC magnet is http://www.nursecredentialing.org/Magnet.aspx. From this website, "The Commission on Magnet recognizes 293 healthcare organizations in 45 states, as well as one each in Australia and New Zealand, for their excellence in nursing service. " Though I think that this is a very good recognition, it focuses primarily on nursing.

Posted by: Syed Ahmed on August 28, 2008 9:26PM EST

Is there any program that recognizes healthcare organizations for overall excellence in clinical services including medical, nursing etc?

Posted by: Edmund Lafer on August 28, 2008 9:26PM EST

Thanks for the information and link. That is alot of organizations, but not a very high percentage of healthcare organizations. Baldrige award recipients in healthcare would be much lower, but a broader recognition beyond nursing alone.

Posted by: Kevin Engle on September 1, 2008 1:22PM EST

Edumund, you are correct regarding Baldridge. It also seems as though more HCOs are moving to adopt Baldridge philosophy (i.e. key customers / processes). I must retract a bit and mention that Magnet does have a tendency to have an affect on other areas, but the primary focus is on the discipline of nursing.