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Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital has earned Magnet re-designation as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
Sherry Nolfe, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, said the re-designation again underscores the quality of care Children’s Hospital offers the community.
“This prestigious honor reflects the dedicated, compassionate, and excellent care our nurses provide to the women, children, and families who seek our help in their moments of greatest need,” Nolfe told employees today. “This was a team effort with all our clinical colleagues, and we will remain steadfast in our mission to maintain remarkable patient outcomes.”
The voluntary credentialing program for hospitals recognizes excellence in nursing and is the highest honor a healthcare organization can receive for professional nursing practice. It recognizes organizations where nursing strategic goals are aligned to improve patient outcomes. Less than 10% of the more than 6,000 hospitals in the United States have been evaluated as worthy of this designation.
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital also earned five exemplars on its appraisal, highlighting areas in which nursing staff exceeded performance benchmarks.