Through out MSB/Globe University's nursing program and my unit where I work there has been many conversations about Magnet recognition hospital however I still feel that I do not fully understand what it means to be a magnet hospital and this is why I felt the need to explore the topic since it is such an important recognition for the nursing profession. We, as future nurse leaders need to understand what Magnet recognition is and what it entails be recognized as a Magnet hospital because Magnet is the leading source for successful nursing practice. If you do not already work in a Magnet hospital you may be apart of the transitioning process of becoming a Magnet Hospital and it will be benefit to understand the expectations.
So lets understand what Magnet is
"The focus of this program is to recognize nursing services in health care organizations that provide excellent nursing care and attract and retain professional nurses. The process of Magnet recognition uses appraisal of the14 forces of magnetism and has become the gold standard of nursing practice. In magnet-designated hospitals, a strong visionary nurse leader nurtures a nursing professional environment and advocates for and is supportive of excellence in nursing practice" (Huber, 2010, p.1 )
Cultures of Excellence by Gen Guanci
(Retrieved from http://chcm.com/services/cultures-of-excellence/)
Magnet Hospitals are recognized for
* Excellent patient care
* Support of strong nursing practice environments
* Ability to attract and retain nurses
* Characteristics of autonomy, practice control, and collaboration
* Provision of adequate resources
* Effective communication
* Clinically competent peers
* Support for education
* Perception of adequate staffing
* Nurse manager support
* Control of nursing practice
* Patient centered values
* Transformational leadership values
* Shared governance
* Technology
* Group behavior
* Emphasis on quality that is driven by patient centeredness, safety, innovation and evidenced-based practice.
The ANCC's Magnet program acknowledges excellence in nursing services and leadership based on 14 forces of Magnetism
1: Quality of Nursing Leadership
2: Organizational Structure
3: Management Style
4: Personnel Policies & Programs
5: Professional Models of Care
6: Quality of Care
7: Quality Improvement
8: Consultation & Resources
9: Autonomy
10: Community & Health Care Organization
11: Nurses as Teachers
12: Image of Nursing
13: Interdisciplinary Relationships
14: Professional Development
Five domain of skill nurses need to lead
Communication and relationship management, Leadership, Business skills and principles, Knowledge of the health care environment, Professionalism (Grossman, 2009, P.1).
Five evidenced-based components nurses need to lead:
Transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical quality results (Grossman, 2009, p. 31).
Minnesota Hospitals Reporting Magnet Status
Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Minneapolis, MN - since 2009
Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN - 1997
St. Cloud Hospital - St. Cloud, MN - 2004
United Hospital - St. Paul, MN - 2009
Additional Resources:
References
Huber, D. H. (2009). Leadership and nursing care management. 4th edition. Saunders, Elsevier Health Sciences. Maryland Heights, MO.
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