Magnet History
when was magnet approved
1990
Average time it takes to achieve and complete magnet status
4.25 years
The gold standard recognition for nursing excellence
Magnet Designation
This force of magnetism ensures a developed nursing staff, with a set of unified goals and desired outcomes.
Structural Empowerment
what healthcare profession is magnet focused on
nursing
Only about 8% of US Hospitals achieve this
Magnet Designation
Name a magnet hospital
Christiana
Johns Hopkins
This force of magnetism utilizes high quality and culturally competent care, infection control, and patient teaching to drive better outcomes.
Exemplary Professional Practice
when did Christiana become magnet
2010
why do patients care if a place is magnet
patients have standard about healthcare
does research show magnet is better
yes
This force of magnetism provides staff with research and evidence based practice (EBP).
New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements.
what is the first Delaware hospital to become magnet status
Christiana
Patient and family centered care, healthy work environments, and nurse empowerment are potential goals and outcomes of this concept.
Shared Governance
what effect on nursing does being magnet have
greater job satisfaction and better working environment
This force of magnetism uses strong nursing leaders that advocate and support patients and staff at all organizational levels, demonstrating best practice and healthcare policy.
Transformational Leadership
How do hospitals become magnet
complex evaluation and application process
What type of environment does magnet harbor
working environment of nurses that has a direct effect on the standard of care
what effect does being magnet have on patient care
lower risk of complications and mortality
This force of magnetism focuses on current processes used in practice and how they compare to the standards of care, by analyzing patient, community, workforce, and organizational outcomes.
Empirical Quality Outcomes