Texas Children’s Hospital joins elite company as it has achieved, for the fifth consecutive time, Magnet® designation – the highest and most prestigious recognition provided by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Following a virtual site visit on February 21-24, appraisers submitted a written summary to the Magnet® Commission for review and final approval of redesignation. There was an incredible amount of positive feedback throughout the visit, and with each pass of the baton, the appraisers were impressed by our nurses’ energy, passion for our mission, and pride in working at Texas Children’s.
After much anticipation, Texas Children’s received a call on Thursday, April 20, announcing the hospital’s long-awaited redesignation.
“I am immensely grateful for our incredible nursing staff, our superb nursing leaders, our world-renowned physicians and every team member who impacts patient care across the organization,” said Texas Children’s President & CEO Mark A. Wallace. “Achieving Magnet® designation for 20 years is exceptional and a testament to our structure and the strength of our nursing leadership team. Our ability to consistently improve the care and treatment we provide to our patients is the ultimate reason our One Amazing Team is truly beyond compare.”
Texas Children’s has been a Magnet®-designated organization since 2003. Every four years, the hospital applies for redesignation to reflect our ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care and advancing nursing practice.
To achieve Magnet® status, health care organizations must submit an application and complete a thorough review process that requires system-wide engagement from nursing, physicians and multidisciplinary teams. When applying for designation, the ANCC requires organizations to provide documentation and supporting evidence that aligns with Magnet® standards and demonstrates improvement and sustainability in quality nursing care and outcomes.
“There are no words to describe how truly thankful I am to everyone who engaged in our virtual site visit and showcased our ongoing commitment to advancing nursing excellence,” said System Chief Nurse Executive Jackie Ward. “The enthusiasm and warmth of our team made the appraisers feel like they were physically present with us, and enabled them to appreciate our unique Texas Children’s culture.”
“Recognition for 20 years of nursing excellence is a huge accomplishment we can all be proud of,” added Ward. “I’m honored to lead and work alongside this inspiring team every day!”
Only 10% of U.S. hospitals are recognized with this elite national credential, and Texas Children’s is one of the very few to achieve five consecutive designations. Please join us in congratulating the entire Nursing team and all who participated in our Relay to Redesignation!