Kosair Children's Hospital granted Magnet status | Business

LOUISVILLE, KY - Kosair Children’s Hospital has once again been granted Magnet® status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.  The hospital becomes one of only five in the state that have been granted Magnet status and one of only 20 children's hospitals in the country that have been honored with Magnet status.

Kosair Children’s Hospital first achieved Magnet status in 2007. 

Magnet designation recognizes hospitals throughout the world for excellence in professional nursing practice, provides an evidence-based framework for improving the work environment and validates a hospital's investment in nursing service.

"Magnet recognition validates what we’ve always believed to be true," said Tom Kmetz, division president, women’s and children’s services, and president, Kosair Children's Hospital. "Our nurses are truly national leaders in caring for our patients. The Magnet designation is a result of our nurses' passion, hard work and caring attitude toward our patients and their families. We are fortunate to be able to offer the level of excellence our nurses provide."

Kosair Children's Hospital has been involved in the Magnet Recognition Program for the past several years. The hospital is required to reapply for Magnet status every four years. The process includes documentation of Kosair Children’s Hospital high standards of excellence to the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program appraisers, who then conduct a site visit for evaluation.

Being granted Magnet status has an impact on the community and Kosair Children's Hospital staff. "It tells patients that Kosair Children's Hospital is the best place to receive care," said Cis Gruebbel, R.N., M.S.N. vice president, pediatric operations and chief nursing officer. "It's also a recruitment tool for nurses, physicians and other health care workers, because everyone wants to work for an organization that is constantly growing and moving forward."

Magnet recognition also means Kosair Children's Hospital is dedicated to continually improving its quality of care. "The re-accreditation shows a consistent commitment to the Magnet standards," Gruebbel said.

Source: Brian Rublein