Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak has once again achieved the highest honor for nursing excellence through the Magnet recognition program of the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. Only about 8 percent of the hospitals across the country have earned Magnet status.
“Achieving Magnet status is a tremendous accomplishment in its own right. To sustain that level of excellence through four consecutive redesignation periods validates the hard work of the entire team at Royal Oak and a commitment to quality and safety that is second to none,” Susan Grant, RN, Beaumont Health executive vice president and chief nursing officer, said.
Magnet was created in 1994 to recognize health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. In 2004, Beaumont, Royal Oak became the first hospital in Michigan to achieve the milestone.
Next month, the redesignation will be presented to Beaumont staff at the 2018 ANCC National Magnet Conference in Denver, Colorado.
“It’s an honor to receive this Magnet redesignation. Our entire team is thrilled,” said Maureen Bowman, RN, Beaumont, Royal Oak’s chief nursing officer. “We empower our nurses and admire the way they serve our patients and families every day.”
Hospital President Rosanna Morris echoed Bowman’s sentiment. “We are proud of our nurses and the entire team at Beaumont, Royal Oak. It is a complete team effort to receive this redesignation,” Morris said.
During a recent visit to the hospital, surveyors reported:
- Beaumont, Royal Oak demonstrated strong leadership throughout the hospital.
- The surveyors said nurse-driven efforts to improve patient care, throughout the hospital, is extraordinary.
- Beaumont, Royal Oak promotes a non-punitive environment to improve safety and outcomes for patients.
- Beaumont, Royal Oak’s overall elder care environment, including the way the team cares for and connects with geriatric patients, is exemplary. They were impressed with innovative initiatives, including the ACE Unit/Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders program and the virtual dementia tour, which provides first-hand experience to families and patients about what it is like to have dementia.
Beaumont Hospital, Troy earned Magnet recognition in 2009. Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe achieved Magnet status in March.