Loyola University Health System (LUHS) today announced that it received Magnet redesignation for its hospital and outpatient clinics. Loyola is among 5 percent of health-care organizations with the elite redesignation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association.
Magnet recognition is awarded to exceptional health-care organizations that meet ANCC standards for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. Magnet designation is the ultimate distinction for high-quality nursing and a leading source of nursing best practices worldwide.
"Magnet redesignation is a difficult goal to achieve and a testament to the quality care our nurses provide to our patients every day," said Karen J. Anderson, RN, MSN, MBA, chief nurse executive and vice president of patient-care services. "Loyola is honored to accept this redesignation and grateful for our nurses who represent the best in the profession."
LUHS was notified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center through a conference call on Oct. 24, after an application process that spanned more than two years. More than 100 nurses and staff gathered to receive the news and celebrate together.
There are 401 Magnet facilities in the United States out of an estimated 6,200 hospitals with the Magnet status. Illinois has the largest number of Magnet hospitals with a total of 36.
"Our road to Magnet was a true team effort involving extensive preparation," said Rose Lach, RN, PhD, administrative director and Magnet program director, LUHS. "Nurses from all areas of the health system rolled up their sleeves to showcase Loyola's quality nursing program and bring this award to our organization."
Loyola first became Magnet recognized in 2009. The organization will next seek redesignation for Magnet in 2018.
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