You've worked hard to develop a culture of nursing excellence. Don't you want to be recognized for your efforts?
Numerous published studies have demonstrated that ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®* - designated facilities have better patient outcomes. They also report better nurse to patient ratios, as well as a higher percentage of certified nurses and BSN-prepared nurses.
The journey, however, is costly and time-consuming, and there are several important factors that your organization needs to consider before making the decision to pursue designation.
HCPro's Guide to Assessing, Pursuing, and Achieving Excellence in the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® is a "must read" for any organization considering the journey, especially those about to send in their application. This practical, easy-to-read book will help you identify the return on investment (ROI) of designation, and communicate this information to the executives in your facility.
At 125 pages, this book includes:
- A chapter that outlines a brief history of the program and a summary of research and key findings conducted over the past 10 years that show the effect ANCC Magnet Recognition® status has on an organization
- Effective ways to communicate to staff the desire to achieve designation
- A rundown of the direct and optional costs associated with pursuing designation
- Sample project timelines for designation and redesignation
- Easy-to-understand definitions of the 14 Forces of Magnetism and real-life, practical examples—from the author and project directors from around the country—of how organizations exemplify the Forces
- Tools to conduct a gap analysis to assess your organization’s readiness to pursue designation
- A chapter of best practices and lessons learned from designated organizations and those on the journey
- A crosswalk between the Forces of Magnetism and The Joint Commission standards
Don't take the costly steps toward designation before you have all of the facts—HCPro's Guide to Assessing, Pursuing, and Achieving Excellence in the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need before embarking on the journey.
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