The Magnet Recognition Program Sets the Standard for Outstanding Nursing Practices
The Magnet Rating system has evolved into a standard of excellence that consumers should expect from a healthcare organization.. This year's annual U.S. list of America's best hospitals contained 15 of the top 21 medical institutes. Magnet-recognized hospitals made the list of World's greatest Hospitals by News & World Report. The Magnet Recognition Program has recognized nine out of the top ten women's hospitals in the country. For nurses, Magnet-recognized facilities offer an improved work environment. There were seven Magnet-recognized facilities or Magnet facilities in the systems of the eleven healthcare corporations included in Fortune Magazine's 2008 100 Best Companies to Work For® list. List of 354 organizations recognized by the Commission on Magnet (COM) includes 44 US states and the District of Columbia, along with four international entities; two healthcare organizations in Australia, New Zealand, and Lebanon for their excellence in Complexity leade...