Seattle Children's Awarded Magnet Nursing Designation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) voted unanimously to award Magnet status to Seattle Children’s in recognition of its nursing excellence.
This makes Children’s the second hospital in Washington state and the only pediatric hospital in the Northwest to be granted Magnet status. Less than 4% of hospitals in the United States have qualified for Magnet status.
“This is a mark of excellence not only for our nursing program, but the entire hospital,” said Dr. Thomas Hansen, CEO at Children’s. “We are honored to receive this external recognition of the exceptional quality of our nurses — something our patients and their families have known for years.”
“Considered the gold standard of nursing care, Magnet status is the most prestigious honor a hospital’s nursing staff can achieve,” said Susan Heath, senior vice president and chief nursing officer. “Magnet designation affirms that Children’s nurses are among the best in the country, exceeding professional standards in nursing education, research, leadership and patient care.”
According to the ANCC, research indicates that Magnet hospitals produce better patient outcomes than other hospitals. Independent research also shows that Magnet hospitals consistently outperform their peers in recruiting and retaining nurses, resulting in increased stability in patient care throughout those hospitals.