Houston Methodist Hospital receives fourth consecutive Magnet recognition
Houston Methodist Hospital received Magnet recognition for nursing excellence today, becoming one of a select group of hospitals nationally to be awarded this distinction for a fourth consecutive time.
There are only 433 Magnet hospitals in the world (including 33 in Texas), and only 7 percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet designation. Of those, fewer than 10 percent have received Magnet status four times.
“This redesignation is a tribute to each and every one of our team members who have dedicated themselves to our patients and their families,” said Liisa Ortegon, senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Houston Methodist Hospital.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center announced the award after Houston Methodist Hospital demonstrated it met or exceeded standards in the areas of nursing administration, education, clinical practice, research and quality. This is the highest level of recognition a hospital can receive from the ANCC for excellence in nursing services.
“Magnet designation shows our patients they can count on our nurses to provide them with the very best care,” said Roberta Schwartz, executive vice president of Houston Methodist Hospital. “It is also important to our hospital because it helps us to attract and retain top talent, improve safety, patient care and satisfaction and foster a collaborative culture.”
Studies show that Magnet hospitals have lower mortality rates and higher patient satisfaction compared to hospitals without the designation. This is attributed to nursing’s sense of autonomy, and their professional relationships with physicians and other team members.
According to the ANCC, the award recognizes the management philosophy and practices of nursing services; adherence to standards for improving the quality of patient care; leadership of the chief nurse executive in supporting professional practice and continued competence of nursing personnel; and attention to the cultural and ethnic diversity of patients and their families.
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There are only 433 Magnet hospitals in the world (including 33 in Texas), and only 7 percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet designation. Of those, fewer than 10 percent have received Magnet status four times.
“This redesignation is a tribute to each and every one of our team members who have dedicated themselves to our patients and their families,” said Liisa Ortegon, senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Houston Methodist Hospital.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center announced the award after Houston Methodist Hospital demonstrated it met or exceeded standards in the areas of nursing administration, education, clinical practice, research and quality. This is the highest level of recognition a hospital can receive from the ANCC for excellence in nursing services.
“Magnet designation shows our patients they can count on our nurses to provide them with the very best care,” said Roberta Schwartz, executive vice president of Houston Methodist Hospital. “It is also important to our hospital because it helps us to attract and retain top talent, improve safety, patient care and satisfaction and foster a collaborative culture.”
Studies show that Magnet hospitals have lower mortality rates and higher patient satisfaction compared to hospitals without the designation. This is attributed to nursing’s sense of autonomy, and their professional relationships with physicians and other team members.
According to the ANCC, the award recognizes the management philosophy and practices of nursing services; adherence to standards for improving the quality of patient care; leadership of the chief nurse executive in supporting professional practice and continued competence of nursing personnel; and attention to the cultural and ethnic diversity of patients and their families.
For more information about Houston Methodist, visit houstonmethodist.org. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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