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CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL EARNS COVETED MAGNET RECOGNITION
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital earned the highest honor of healthcare nursing excellence. Through the hard work and dedication of their nursing teams, the hospital received Magnet Recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. Sherry Nolfe, RN, MSN, chief nursing officer at Children’s Hospital, said this award speaks to the level of care Children’s Hospital offers this community.
“The passion our nurses show for patients and for each other truly touches my heart,” Nolfe says. “We feel deeply grateful for each person who contributed to this moment. We know the tremendous teamwork this journey required, and we look forward to working alongside this team as we continue this journey — embracing change, improving patient outcomes and living our mission on a daily basis.”
The voluntary credentialing program for hospitals recognizes excellence in nursing and is the highest honor a healthcare organization can receive for professional nursing practice. This is the first time the 343-bed hospital has received the prestigious distinction, which recognizes organizations where nursing strategic goals are aligned to improve patient outcomes. Only 9% of the more than 6,000 healthcare organizations in the United States have been evaluated as worthy of this designation.
After surveying Children’s Hospital in May 2020, the ANCC Commission on Magnet Recognition voted unanimously on the hospital’s designation.
While most hospitals seeking Magnet status spend five to seven years doing so, Children’s Hospital’s application was completed in less than three years.
Children’s Hospital also earned 10 exemplars on its appraisal, highlighting areas in which nursing staff exceeded performance benchmarks.
