Magnet Awareness
What does Magnet designation mean for IMVH?
Excellence in nursing, patient outcomes, and innovation
How does nursing communicate and partner with you?
Shared decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration
How does the hospital support your work in the community?
Outreach, partnerships, and community engagement
A story that showcases the best of IMVH
How were you informed about what Magnet?
Leadership, emails, meetings, education sessions
What is partnering with nursing?
Helps improve patient safety, efficiency, and the overall patient experience
What is partnering with community organizations?
Demonstrates IMVH's commitment to meeting the health needs of the community beyond direct patient care
What is interdisciplinary collaboration?
Appraisers are looking for examples of this culture where all departments work together to provide exceptional patient care
How did you learn about Magnet?
Magnet awareness through communication and engagement
What achievements resulted from partnering with nursing?
Improved patient care, safety, and service outcomes
What is community outreach?
Allow IMVH team members to improve the health and well-being of people outside the hospital through education, screenings, and outreach
What should you do if you don't know the answer to an appraiser's question?
Be honest. Share your own experiences, explain how your role supports patient care, and if needed, tell the appraiser you'll connect them with someone who can provide additional information.