Advocate Children’s Hospital Achieves Magnet Nursing Recognition

Advocate Children’s Hospital recently attained Magnet recognition, a testament to its continued

dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet
Recognition Program® distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest honor and gold standard for professional nursing practice and excellence.

Receiving Magnet recognition is a great achievement for Advocate Children’s Hospital as it proudly belongs to the global community of Magnet-recognized organizations. Just 509 U.S. health care organizations have achieved Magnet recognition.

“I am so incredibly proud of Magnet recognition and our talented and dedicated nursing staff that has achieved this tremendous honor,” says Michelle Tracy, chief nurse executive for Advocate Children’s Hospital. “It reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve. This credential highlights the values driving our team members in meeting the health care needs of children.”

Research demonstrates that Magnet recognition provides specific benefits to health care organizations and their communities, such as:
• Higher patient satisfaction with nurse communication, availability of help and receipt of discharge information
• Lower risk of 30-day mortality and lower failure to rescue rates
• Higher job satisfaction among nurses
• Lower nurse reports of intentions to leave their positions

“This Magnet recognition reflects what we already know, that we have an outstanding nursing team serving the children across our region,” says Mike Farrell, president, Advocate Children’s Hospital. “Each time nurses are asked to step up, they raise the bar on excellence in our organization. Their partnership with our pediatric physicians and other clinicians is commendable.”