For the fourth time, Hoag has attained
Magnet® recognition for its high-quality nursing practice, an achievement only 3% of hospitals
have reached. The gold-standard for
nursing excellence, the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program
is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing.
“Magnet recognition is a tremendous honor and is an incredible source
of pride for our nurses and our entire hospital,” said
Robert T. Braithwaite, president and CEO of Hoag. “Earning this prestigious designation for an additional four years
underscores the foundation of excellence that drives our entire staff
to deliver the highest quality of care.”
Recognizing quality patient care, nursing excellence, great leadership,
interdisciplinary collaboration and innovations in professional nursing
practice, the
Magnet Recognition Program is the ultimate benchmark to measure the quality of care that patients
can expect to receive.
To achieve Magnet designation, Hoag underwent an extensive evaluation,
and continues to maintain rigorous standards as part of its four-year
designation. Applying for – and receiving – Magnet designation
communicates to the community that Hoag is one of the best hospitals in
the country, dedicated to patient safety and the highest possible quality
of medical care.
One reason Hoag’s nurses are so successful is the support they receive
from the community. Philanthropists Julia and George Argyros have made
a $10 million commitment to Hoag’s nursing program, establishing the
Julia Argyros Center for Nursing Excellence seal that funds scholarships for continuing education for Hoag nurses.
Funding these scholarships provides Hoag nurses with a level of professional
development that ensures continued excellence and evidenced-based care.
“For over 13 years, the Argyros gift helped to fund 2,417 scholarships
to Hoag nurses,” said
Rick Martin, Ed.D., M.S.N., R.N., senior vice president and chief nursing
officer of Hoag. As a result, an impressive 82% of Hoag nurses have achieved a Bachelor
of Nursing Science degree.
“Continued philanthropic support has allowed us to fulfill Hoag’s
commitment to develop, attract and retain the best and brightest nurses
seeking the highest level of education,” Martin said. “We
have a truly incredible team of dedicated nurses who raise the bar for
patient care.”
Hoag’s Magnet designation places the hospital among 509 health care
organizations out of nearly 6,300 in the U.S., and one of only 38 in California.
Health care organizations must reapply for Magnet recognition every four
years based on documented evidence of how Magnet concepts, performance
and quality were sustained and improved over the period of time since
the hospital received its most recent recognition.
“We congratulate our nurses and thank our donor community for its
continued support,” Braithwaite said. “Our nurses exemplify
Hoag’s values and commitment to excellence, and we are extremely
proud of them.”