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Our Journey to Magnet
The most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for
Nursing Excellence & Quality Patient Outcomes
What is Magnet?
Magnet is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) that recognizes hospitals which demonstrate quality patient care through nursing practice and health care delivery and who foster a positive work environment through the core values of empowerment, mentorship, respect, integrity and teamwork. Nine percent of hospitals nationwide have received a Magnet designation.
Evidenced-based structure & process framework leads to improved quality patient outcomes, workforce engagement, & innovations in professional nursing practice.
How did Magnet originate?
The Magnet Recognition Program® is the culmination of over 30 years of research initiated by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) in response to a nation-wide nursing shortage in the late 1970’s/early 1980’s. The program is based on the characteristics of Magnet facilities originally described in the 1983 AAN study that allowed hospitals to successfully attract and retain nurses during a critical time. The characteristics are known as the "Forces of Magnetism." These forces are grouped into five components that represent the framework that distinguishes Magnet organizations.
Investing in Nursing Our Journey to Date
The Magnet Program helps to advance healthcare organizations promoting collaboration with patients, families and interprofessional colleagues
What are the other Magnet hospitals in Massachusetts?
Boston Children’s Hospital Lowell General Hospital Brigham & Women’s Hospital Winchester Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital South Shore Hospital
Dana Farber Institute
Baystate Medical Center
New England Baptist Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
2016 Journeyto 
2017 2018
2019
 Magnet Journey
Announcement
 Walden Partnership
 CTSI Partnership
 Symposiums
 Potential Industry
Partners
Excellence   Leadership 
Hirsh Library Research Academic-Practice Website Professional Development Opportunities & Resources
 COE establishment  INNOVATM
 Conferences
 Seminars
 Professional Governance  Professional Practice
Model
Realignment  