University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has once again been honored with a designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.
According to a news release, UIHC has received its fifth consecutive Magnet designation, joining the top 7.67% of Magnet hospitals in the country that have achieved five or more designations.
“We continue to lead the way for excellence in nursing—in Iowa and nationally,” said Kim Hunter, interim CEO and chief nurse executive for UIHC and interim associate vice president for UI Health Care, in the release. “Our nurses are experts in their field and serve our teams, patients, and communities with excellence in compassion. I could not be prouder of our success.”
“Our nursing and health care team is so deserving of this Magnet designation and recognition. We could not have accomplished this without the dedication of the team,” said Tacia Bullard, Magnet program director, in the release. “Magnet has a rigorous review process that requires thorough documentation of excellence in care and an onsite evaluation of all aspects of UI Hospitals & Clinics nursing.”
“Nurses are a driving force behind the growth and success of UI Health Care,” Ms. Hunter said. “We’re in every part of our organization. We celebrate with patients. We comfort them. We provide care and we provide hope. We are the embodiment of UI Health Care’s mission of changing medicine and changing lives.”
