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Magnet Journey

Achieving Magnet Designation

Magnet designation, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, represents the highest recognition for nursing excellence at health care organizations. The Magnet journey is an ongoing pursuit of improvement and a steadfast commitment to nursing excellence. It embodies a dedication to nurturing a positive work environment for nurses, supporting their professional development, and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

Magnet-Designated Hospitals and Enhanced Patient Care

Researchers have found that hospitals with Magnet designation experience:

  • Fewer patient falls
  • Reduced rates of hospital-acquired pressure injuries
  • Lower instances of central line-associated bloodstream infections
  • Decreased rates of nosocomial infections
  • Higher levels of patient satisfaction
  • Stronger support for evidence-based practices
  • Improved retention of registered nurses
  • Higher levels of satisfaction among registered nurses

Magnet-Designated Hospitals

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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod received Magnet designation in 2022, making it the first rehabilitation hospital in New England and the fifth globally to achieve this recognition. Located in Sandwich, MA, Spaulding Cape Cod joins a select group representing less than 9.4% of hospitals nationwide.

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital for Continuing Care Cambridge

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital for Continuing Care Cambridge became the second post-acute hospital and the first long-term acute care-level hospital in New England to earn Magnet designation, a distinction held by less than 9.4% of hospitals nationwide.

On the Magnet Journey

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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston

At Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston, located in Charlestown, we are working diligently to complete our first Magnet document, which will be submitted in June 2024.

Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton

We are establishing the essential structure and processes for our journey at Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton. We have begun gathering data on patient satisfaction and nursing-sensitive indicators, as mandated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) requirements.