Magnet Designation

Seven Houston Methodist Facilities are ANCC Magnet® Recognized

Magnet Recognized American Nurses Credentialing CenterHouston Methodist is proud to have all seven of its hospitals as designees of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, which recognizes superior quality in nursing care as evidenced by performance outcomes.

ANCC conducts thorough evaluations of hospitals seeking both initial recognition and re-designation, judging proficiency and leadership in the following five key areas that are considered global issues in nursing and health care:


  • Visionary leadership transforming the organization to meet changing needs
  • Empowered staff properly prepared to face all challenges
  • Competent, dedicated and empowered nurses
  • Continued innovation within staff knowledge, clinical practice and systemic improvements
  • Outcomes measurement systems in place throughout the entire organization

Magnet recognition requires documented evidence of how Magnet concepts, performance and quality are sustained and improved every four years. Nurses at a Magnet®-recognized facility are:


  • The source of knowledge and expertise for nursing care
  • Flexible and constantly striving for discovery and innovation
  • Transformational leaders who demonstrate advocacy and support on behalf of staff and patients to transform values, beliefs and behaviors
  • Educated about evidence-based practice and research, enabling them to appropriately explore the safest and best practices for patients

Houston Methodist Magnet® Facilities

  • Houston Methodist Hospital, five-time recipient; first designated in 2002
  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, designated in 2013
  • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, designated in 2016
  • Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, designated in 2017
  • Houston Methodist West Hospital, designated in 2018
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital designated in 2022
  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital designated in 2022

Houston Methodist Facilities with Pathway to Excellence® Designation

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
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