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Holy Name Medical Center Continues Magnet® Status with Recent Recertification

October 23, 2014

After a rigorous review process and on-site inspections, Holy Name Medical Center was again granted Magnet® recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) this week, placing it in the top six percent of hospitals nationwide. Members of the ANCC's Commission on Magnet Recognition once more voted unanimously to bestow the honor, one of the highest levels of recognition a hospital can achieve, on Holy Name. The Magnet Recognition Program, a four-year designation, signifies the Medical Center's continued commitment to maintaining outstanding nursing practice.

"This is a demonstration of the dedication of Holy Name Medical Center to the community at large," said Sheryl Slonim, DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC, Executive Vice President of Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer. "Magnet is an official designation to confirm what we already knew about the type of care we give to our patients every day."

Fewer than 400 hospitals across the country and only 24 in New Jersey have received Magnet recognition. Recertification demonstrates Holy Name's commitment to patients, its nursing staff, and the entire team of health care professionals who embrace the Medical Center’s mission of healing. Appraisers from the ANCC met with 352 Holy Name nurses and 18 community members during the review process. As a result of the evaluation, Holy Name was also given two exemplars in practice for patient safety and nurse satisfaction.

"This designation is symbolic of the excellent care we provide here at Holy Name Medical Center," said Michael Maron, President & CEO. "It goes to the core of what we do and the manner in which we deliver services."

The Magnet Recognition Program has identified five major categories of excellence that serve as its foundation: "transformational leadership," "structural empowerment," "exemplary professional practice," "new knowledge, innovation and improvement," and "empirical quality results." These principles, when precisely implemented, translate to a culture of safety, quality care, excellent patient outcomes, innovative practices, meeting or exceeding national standards, attracting and retaining top-notch staff and maintaining high job satisfaction among nurses.

"We are impressed with your dedication to excellence," Deb Zimmerman, chairman of the ANCC commission, said when informing Holy Name of the Magnet achievement. "You are truly exemplary and serve as a role model in several areas, including how patient safety is embedded in your organization."

Studies have shown a Magnet designation means better satisfaction for patients. Specifically, hospitals with Magnet status are associated with lower rates of falls, a lower risk of 30-day mortality and better nurse/patient communication.

ANCC is the largest and most prominent nursing credentialing organization in the United States. The Magnet Recognition Program is the leading source of successful nursing practices and strategies worldwide.



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