In four weeks, a team of Magnet® appraisers will join Texas Children’s for a virtual site visit (February 21-24, 2023). This marks the next step in the process to obtain Magnet re-designation – the highest and most prestigious recognition provided by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
What is Magnet?
Magnet is a credential bestowed by the ANCC, which formally recognizes an organization’s attainment of nursing excellence. By becoming Magnet-recognized, organizations empower nurses to reach their true potential.
For 20 years, Texas Children’s has been a Magnet-designated organization. Every four years, the hospital applies for re-designation and welcomes appraisers who seek to clarify, verify, and amplify the exemplars referenced in our written documentation. For the first time in our Magnet history, this year’s site visit will be conducted virtually.
Why is it so important?
Obtaining and maintaining Magnet designation is important because it benefits patients, nurses and our organization. Examples of the benefits include:
- Enhanced ability to attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive labor market
- Improved patient outcomes, safety and satisfaction
- Strengthened collaborative culture
- Advanced nursing practice and robust shared governance structure
- Heightened business and financial successes
How you can prepare
Nursing staff are encouraged to join our remaining 15-minute Relay to Redesignation Magnet Blitz sessions every Friday at noon leading up to the virtual site visit. Click here to learn more and watch recordings of previous Blitz sessions.
The Magnet appraisers will typically ask questions about how patient care is delivered at Texas Children’s, and how others interface with nursing staff. Brush up on your department or unit’s data for nurse-sensitive indicators, RN satisfaction and patient satisfaction. Be open and honest if you interact with appraisers, and most importantly, share what you’re most proud of.
Texas Children’s staff have an opportunity to submit comments to the Magnet Program Office prior to the site visit, click here for the Magnet Staff Notice. To learn more about the ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program,® click here.