Stanford Health Care nurses have been honored for the fifth time with a Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center — a feat achieved by only 1.6% of hospitals nationwide — and also received Magnet with Distinction status, the highest honor given by the ANCC to the highest-performing organizations around the world.
“I am incredibly proud of the dedication, professionalism and heart that each nurse brings to work every day,” said Dale Beatty, DNP, RN, chief nurse executive and senior vice president of patient care services. “Their contributions to professional nursing, patient-centered care, education, research and leadership are what gave us the Magnet designation and, more importantly, what make us Stanford Health Care.”
Health care organizations can request an evaluation from the credentialing center, part of the American Nurses Association, every four years. Appraisers from the center visit the organizations to evaluate their performance regarding the five domains of the ANCC Magnet model:
- Transformational leadership, which focuses on leaders who inspire and influence others to achieve shared goals, driving change and promoting a positive vision for nursing practice and patient care.
- Structural empowerment, which refers to creating work environments where nurses have access to necessary resources, information and opportunities for professional growth, fostering a culture of competence and support.
- Exemplary professional practice, which highlights the importance of prioritizing patient-centered care, using evidence-based practices and promoting ongoing professional growth and development for nurses.
- New knowledge, innovation and improvements, which emphasizes a commitment to research, the implementation of new ideas, and a continuous drive to improve nursing processes and patient care delivery.
- Empirical quality results, which encompasses the measurement and achievement of positive, data-driven outcomes in subjects such as patient safety, nurse engagement and retention, and overall patient satisfaction.
Stanford Health Care has earned Magnet status every four years since 2007. About 10% of the hospitals in the United States have been awarded the Magnet designation, considered the gold standard for excellence in nursing.
