Good Samaritan Hospital Earns National Recognition
Good Samaritan Hospital has achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credential Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, which was announced to a cheering crowd at the hospital’s auditorium on Monday afternoon.
“The Magnet recognition is a tremendous achievement for Good Samaritan Hospital,” said Anne McNeill, chief nursing officer at Good Samaritan Hospital. “It 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.”
In her call announcing the designation to the hospital, Gail A. Wolf, DSN, RN, FAAN, Chair of the Commission on Magnet Recognition for the ANCC, noted that Magnet reviewers had been “very impressed” with Good Samaritan and that the vote to grant Magnet status had been unanimous. “Only five percent of hospitals nationwide have been able to do what you’ve done today,” explained Wolf.
The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and adherence to national standards for the organization and delivery of nursing services. Applicants undergo a rigorous evaluation that includes extensive interviews and review of nursing services. Research shows there are clear benefits to hospitals that are awarded Magnet status and to the communities they serve:
- Healthcare consumers have more confidence in the overall quality of a hospital if it has achieved the level of excellence established by the Magnet Recognition Program.
- Magnet designated facilities consistently outperform other facilities in recruiting and retaining nurses resulting in increased stability in patient care and patient satisfaction.
- 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.
ANCC is the largest and most prominent nursing credentialing organization in the United States. Good Samaritan Hospital’s Magnet status is valid for four years
