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Advocate Sherman Hospital receives Magnet Redesignation for Nursing Excellence

On April 25, Advocate Sherman Hospital was notified by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center's Commission on Magnet Recognition to unanimously renew their hospital's designation as a Magnet organization.

This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Advocate Sherman initially received its original designation in 2012 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program which distinguishes organization that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence.

"As a nurse, I recognize the work, dedication, and meaning behind this recognition, which speaks volumes about Advocate Sherman Hospital," exclaimed Linda Deering Dean, president of Advocate Sherman Hospital, "Magnet Designation recognized us for 4 'top tier' practices by our nurses, which exemplifies the quality of care and compassion for our patients."

Research demonstrates that Magnet recognition provides specific benefits to health care organizations and their communities, such as

• Higher patient satisfaction with nurse communication, availability of help and receipt of discharge information.

• Lower risk of 30-day mortality and lower failure to rescue rates.

• Higher job satisfaction among nurses.

• Lower nurse reports of intentions to leave their positions.

Magnet recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and should be a factor when the public compares health care organizations.

"Nursing practice at Advocate Sherman Hospital is firmly grounded in the Magnet principles," shared Cheri Goll, Chief Nurse Executive at Advocate Sherman Hospital, "Every member of Sherman's health care team makes essential and meaningful contributions that result in extraordinary outcomes for our patients and their families."

The Magnet Model provides a framework for nursing practice, research, and measurement of outcomes.

Through this framework, ANCC evaluates applicants across several components and dimensions to gauge an organization's nursing excellence.

The foundation of this model comprises various elements deemed essential to delivering superior patient care. These include the quality of nursing leadership and coordination and collaboration across specialties, as well as processes for measuring and improving the quality and delivery of care.

To achieve Magnet recognition, organizations must pass a rigorous and lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leadership and staff. This process includes an electronic application, written patient care documentation, an on-site visit, and a review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition.

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