Cincinnati Children’s Achieves Magnet Status
Monday May 4, 2009
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From left, Jen Buckley, RN, Magnet co-leader; Wendy Gerhardt, RN, Magnet project administrator; and Kim Bailey, RN, Magnet co-team leader, are all smiles after the facility earned Magnet status.
(Photos courtesy of Cincinnati Children’s)
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“What matters most about this recognition is that the kids win again,” said Cheryl Hoying, RN, PhD, senior vice president, patient services, in a news release. “Outstanding care provided by highly skilled and caring staff — that’s what we’re all about and what Magnet recognizes.”
The facility is among only 6% of U.S. hospitals that have earned the Magnet honor.
While seeking Magnet status, Cincinnati Children’s made many improvements, including —
Establishing a pressure ulcer prevention team and attaining a pressure ulcer incident rate at or below the national average.
Further increasing transparency.
Increasing employee satisfaction.
Developing and implementing a consistent nurse practice model of care for all care settings.
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