Magnet Recognition
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the nation's largest and foremost nursing accrediting and credentialing organization, implemented its Magnet Recognition Program® in 1993. As a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, the ANCC designed the program to identify excellence in the delivery of nursing services to patients. With a goal of promoting quality in surroundings that support professional clinical practice and providing a mechanism for disseminating best practices in nursing services, the Magnet program was developed.
Nursing and other leaders at Magnet hospitals recognize the importance of a well-educated, diverse workforce. They understand the role that lifelong learning and workplace satisfaction play in safe, effective and high quality, patient-centered care. Achieving Magnet status serves patients, nurses and health care organizations alike. It provides them with the ability to:
- Attract and retain top talent
- Improve care, safety and satisfaction
- Foster a collaborative culture
- Advance nursing standards and practice
- Grow business and financial success
Our Magnet Hospitals
As an organization, SSM Health strives for Magnet to recognition to create a culture that has the best patient outcomes and the best work environment. All of our entities are currently working on attaining their Magnet status. Current facilities with the designation include: