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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Garners Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence  Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia has been awarded Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence
by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an arm of the American
Nurses Association. Only 2 to 3 percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved this
coveted status. Children's Hospital is the first pediatric hospital in
Pennsylvania to receive the Magnet designation.
“The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is exceptionally proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to nursing excellence, innovation and compassion in both patient care and professional development,” says Leslie A. Clarke, RN, MS, MBA, senior vice president and chief nursing officer. The Magnet Recognition Program was established in 1993 to recognize healthcare organizations that provide the highest quality nursing care and a professional environment that supports opportunities for growth and development of nursing staff. It is the most prestigious recognition that the American Nurses Credentialing Center can bestow on organized nursing services in the national and international healthcare community. Magnet Status is granted only to hospitals that undergo a rigorous, voluntary evaluation process. Today, only an estimated one percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet Status. In order to achieve this recognition, a hospital must successfully meet or exceed expectations in 14 performance criteria including: clinical competence and assessment, education, certification, cultural diversity and collaboration. The hospital is judged based on extensive documentation and onsite inspections. |
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