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Educate your organization to raise excitement

HCPro's Weekly Update on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®*, July 3, 2007

If your facility is pursuing ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® designation, consider giving a presentation early in the journey as a great way to educate, excite, and engage the organizationwide staff. The following concepts may be included in the presentation:

  • History and background of the Magnet Recognition Program®
  • Identification of hospitals in your market that have achieved designation
  • Relevance of obtaining designation to your organization
  • Interrelationship between the 14 Forces of Magnetism and your organizational initiatives
  • Benefits to patients, employees, and the organization
  • Costs and economic benefits associated with pursuing designation
  • How your organization compares to designated organizations in terms of RN turnover, RN vacancy, and patient outcome

Source: Adapted from HCPro's book HCPro's Guide to Assessing, Pursuing, and Achieving Excellence in the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. Click here for more information.

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