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Chicago Tribune
23-05-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital nurses receive award from national credentialing organization
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital has received a new accolade through the efforts of its nursing staff. In March, LFH received its first Magnet with Distinction designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and its fourth Magnet award from the group. These recognitions honor health organizations achieving the highest level of nursing excellence, according to a LFH statement. 'I am proud and honored to work alongside our wonderful nursing teams who demonstrate the deep impact of their nursing professional practice on our Patients First mission through the Magnet with Distinction designation. This honor reflects the collaborative practice that permeates throughout all members of the interprofessional team to create a caring and healthy environment at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital,' LFH Chief Nursing Executive Karen Mahnke said in a statement. 'Each day, our nurses go above and beyond their day-to-day duties to ensure our patients receive the highest level of care.' Hospital officials used the example of the efforts Liliya Kofman, a nurse for almost eight years as one example of why LFH received the honor. Kofman, who works in the hospital's wound department, wanted to try a new course on one patient's injury caused by venous ulcers that stubbornly refused to heal despite years of attempts. After consulting with the patient's daughter, Kofman explored an anti-biofilm silver dressing she had recently discovered was a possible new treatment. She embarked on the process to have the dressing tested for efficacy and later supplied it to the patient. Within a week, the wound was healing and is now another potential way to treat other hospital patients. 'Patient care is our priority,' Kofman said in the statement. 'If there are new ways to help treat our patients offering stronger results, we will take the necessary steps to see that through. I was pleased to be a part of a team effort to better serve our patients and am proud that this may help many future patients as well.' LFH was one of 23 U.S. health organizations receiving the ANCC 'with distinction' designation, according to the hospital. A spokeswoman noted the hospital currently employs 720 nurses.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Baystate Medical Center earns fifth consecutive Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Baystate Medical Center has once again earned Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This marks the fifth consecutive designation and placing it among an elite group of hospitals nationwide. The announcement highlights Baystate's two decades of sustained excellence in nursing, as it becomes one of fewer than one percent of hospitals across the country to achieve Magnet status five times in a row. The designation is considered the highest national honor for professional nursing practice and is recognized as the gold standard for nursing excellence. Chicopee small business recognized at Walmart showcase 'This recognition affirms what we already know to be true—our nurses are extraordinary,' said Joanne Miller, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive of Baystate Health. 'This fifth Magnet designation is a profound recognition of the extraordinary care, professionalism, and heart that our nurses bring to every patient, every day. It reflects 20 years of sustained nursing excellence and a deep-rooted culture of collaboration across our organization. I could not be prouder of the nursing team and every individual who supports their success.' Magnet designation is awarded based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes a review of patient outcomes, nursing leadership, professional development, and collaboration within healthcare teams. The ANCC cited Baystate for exemplary performance in these areas and praised its culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 'This honor is a reflection of our entire Baystate Medical Center family—all team members who work with and support our nurses,' said Ron Bryant, President & COO of Baystate Medical Center. 'It speaks to our collective commitment to excellence and the power of working together to care for our community. Congratulations to our nurses on this achievement!' Baystate first received a Magnet design in 2005 and has maintained its commitment to excellence in patient-centered care ever since. Hospital leaders attribute this sustained recognition to the dedication and teamwork among nurses and their interdisciplinary partners. Throughout its 20-year journey as a Magnet-recognized institution, Baystate has consistently prioritized professional development, shared decision-making, and resiliency, key principles of Magnet organizations. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
02-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
BayCare Earns National Recognition for Workplace Well-Being
CLEARWATER, Fla., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the nation's premier health care credentialing organization, has designated BayCare as the first and only health care system in Florida to receive its new designation for Well-Being Excellence™. The designation recognizes BayCare's extraordinary commitment to its team members, including its more than 10,000 nurses. 'We are honored that BayCare has been recognized as a national leader and pioneer in promoting well-being and resilience,' said Trish Shucoski, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, BayCare's chief nurse executive. 'This award is an exciting way to demonstrate that our team members feel supported, valued and equipped to thrive.' BayCare is one of five organizations nationally to receive the new credential. The Well-Being Excellence™ designation evaluates and enhances well-being programs within health care organizations and other settings that employ nurses, using an evidence-based framework to evaluate: ANCC created the new designation in response to the urgent need for effective well-being programs to support health care professionals. Nurse burnout is a significant issue in health care, with 46% of health care workers reporting feelings of burnout in 2022, up from 32% in 2018, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 'This prestigious national recognition is a symbol to our patients, our community and our industry that we are deeply committed to the health and well-being of our team members,' said Nikki Daily, BayCare's chief team resources officer. To receive the 2025 ANCC Well-Being Excellence credential, BayCare submitted a detailed application outlining the ways it currently supports team member well-being, including: 'I am truly encouraged to note the leadership of these pioneering organizations in obtaining this innovative credential. Workplace well-being is critical in improving the overall health of the nation's workforce,' said ANCC President Laura J. Wood, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. 'Organizational cultures contribute to both team effectiveness and personal well-being. I look forward to seeing more organizations eager to pursue this qualification given its evidence-based framework and aim to cultivate a culture of well-being within a given workplace and throughout extended communities.' This recognition joins a growing list of honors BayCare has received locally and nationally for its workplace culture, reinforcing its reputation as a leading not-for-profit health care system and an employer of choice across West Central Florida. BayCare is proud to be the forefront of a nationally accredited effort to set new standards for workforce well-being, helping shape the future of well-being excellence in health care and beyond. Learn more: Careers at BayCare About BayCare BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 16 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. The system is West Central Florida's largest provider of behavioral health and pediatric services and its provider group, BayCare Medical Group, is one of the largest in the region. BayCare's diverse network of ambulatory services includes laboratories, imaging, surgical centers, BayCare Urgent Care locations, wellness centers and one of Florida's largest home care agencies, BayCare HomeCare. BayCare's mission is to improve the health of all it serves through community-owned, health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BayCare Health System
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Medical Center Hospital achieves the Pathway to Excellence designation
May 1—Medical Center Hospital has achieved the Pathway to Excellence designation for its commitment to a positive practice environment and a culture of sustained excellence. To achieve Pathway to Excellence designation Medical Center Hospital had to demonstrate excellence in six standards: shared decision-making, leadership, safety, quality, well-being, and professional development. The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights MCH's commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. Medical Center Hospital's nurses are an integral part of the healthcare team, with a voice in policy and practice. Pathway nurses are engaged, resulting in higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, improved safety, and better patient outcomes. MCH joins a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). As a Pathway organization, Medical Center Hospital leads the effort to enhance quality of care, patient and nursing safety, and the future of healthcare delivery. "This designation really highlights the great nurses and staff that we employ here at MCH," says Kim Leftwich, DNP, RN — Chief Nursing Officer, Medical Center Hospital. "They do great things each and every day. MCH nurses and staff have really created an environment of safe quality care through their leadership, professional development and by using their voice." For more information on the Pathway to Excellence recognition program, visit ANCC's website at
Business Upturn
25-04-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
Bassett Medical Center Earns Prestigious Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence
Cooperstown, New York, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY, has achieved Magnet® Recognition for Nursing Excellence, the highest national honor a hospital can attain for nurse satisfaction, patient outcomes, and nursing quality. On April 23, officials from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) gathered Bassett Medical Center nurses, other caregivers, and leaders for a video conference to announce they had earned the distinction. When officials delivered the news, cheers were heard throughout the room as clinical staff celebrated all the hard work that led to this milestone achievement. With this credential, Bassett Medical Center joins an elite group of approximately 10% of U.S. hospitals. The rigorous process involves years of in-depth review, research, and process improvements to demonstrate an organization's nurses and nursing leaders adhere to stringent principles for quality care, strategic planning, and professional development. This included a more than 1,500 page application, public comment period, and an ANCC site visit in February 2025, during which more than 100 employees and community members were interviewed in 70 survey sessions. 'This designation means everything to the nurses at Bassett Medical Center and is truly a testament to their talent, skill, and dedication to excellence,' says Christina Curcio, MSN-RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Nursing at Basset Medical Center. 'It's gratifying to see so many years of hard work by so many people come to fruition. Magnet designation is an indication to patients and the public, as well as current and future Bassett nurses, that Bassett Medical Center meets the most rigorous, evidence-based standards.' Bassett Medical Center not only earned Magnet designation, but the ANCC also recognized the hospital for several exemplars, which are performance-based results and achievements that make Bassett Medical Center an exemplary institution nationally among Magnet facilities. Bassett Medical Center's exemplars include best practices in: Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries Preventing hospital-acquired blood stream infections Quickness of triaging and treating patients who present with heart attacks (door to procedure room times outperform national benchmarks) Nursing collaboration, shared governance, and clinical nurse empowerment 'Transformational leadership, structural empowerment, innovation, exemplary professional practice, and empirical quality results are the five components of the Magnet model and the nurses at Bassett Medical Center demonstrated their commitment and achievement in these areas, making this designation possible,' says Samuel Campbell, MS, CCRN, CNML, Director of Nursing Quality and Education and Magnet Program Director for Bassett Healthcare Network. 'Congratulations on all on this well-deserved honor.' The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program designates organizations worldwide where leaders successfully align nursing strategic goals to improve the organization's patient outcomes. The program provides a roadmap to nursing excellence, which benefits the whole of an organization. To nurses, Magnet Recognition means education and development through every career stage, which leads to greater autonomy at the bedside. To patients, it means the very best care, delivered by nurses who are supported to be the very best that they can be. Magnet recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and is a factor when the public judges healthcare organizations. U.S. News & World Report's annual showcase of 'America's Best Hospitals' includes Magnet recognition in its ranking criteria for quality of inpatient care. 'The nurses at Bassett Medical Center have made the entire network proud with this achievement,' says Angela Belmont, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Bassett Healthcare Network. 'Magnet designation is not just a validation of our nursing excellence but a testament to our unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional patient care. Congratulations on this most prestigious achievement. We have reached the summit.' ### About Bassett Healthcare Network Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health system that provides care and services to people living in a 5,600 square mile region in upstate New York. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, over two dozen community-based health centers, more than 20 school-based health centers, two skilled nursing facilities, and other health partners in related fields. To learn more about services available throughout the Bassett Healthcare Network, visit Follow Bassett on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. Bassett Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity provider and employer. About ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program The Magnet Recognition Program — administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the largest and most prominent nurses credentialing organization in the world — identifies health care organizations that provide the very best in nursing care and professionalism in nursing practice. The Magnet Recognition Program is the highest national honor for nursing excellence and provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark for measuring quality of care. For more information about the Magnet Recognition Program and current statistics, visit Attachments Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
