MAGNET® Status Contributes to High Quality Care

Quality of Care
According to the ANCC, the MAGNET® program provides consumers with the “ultimate benchmark” to measure the quality of care they can expect to receive. When U.S. News & World Report publishes its annual listing of “America’s Best Hospitals,” designation as a MAGNET® facility contributes to the total score for quality of inpatient care.

Elevated Standards and Reputation
MAGNET® designation elevates both the reputation and standards of Jefferson nurses, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, and the entire nursing profession.

Higher Recruitment and Retention Rates
Independent research shows that MAGNET®-recognized facilities consistently outperform their peers in recruiting and retaining nurses (JONA, January 1999).

Catalyst for Change
The MAGNET® accreditation process identifies systems that need improvement and enhances system-wide practices overall.

Strengthens Collegial Interdisciplinary Relationships
A basic premise of the MAGNET® recognition is a climate that reinforces collaborative working relationships.

Creates a “MAGNET Culture” throughout the Institution
The “MAGNET Culture” supports core values such as empowerment, pride, mentoring, respect, integrity, and teamwork. In this way, this nurse-initiated process helps to elevate standards across disciplines and among every member of the healthcare team.

Attracts High-Quality Physicians and Specialists
Research shows that high-quality nurses are one of the most important factors in attracting high-quality physicians. Achieving MAGNET® instills a positive “halo” effect beyond nursing excellence that permeates the hospital.

Improves Patient Outcomes
The MAGNET® Recognition Program establishes standards of excellence, which healthcare organizations must attain. According to a study conducted at the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research “MAGNET hospitals . . . consistently provide the highest quality of care.” (Bensing, K. MAGNET Hospitals Provide Havens for Quality Care and Happy Nurses. ADVANCE for Nurses (DC/Baltimore): April 10, 2000: (27)