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Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital attained
Magnet ® recognition for the third consecutive time in 2017.
This third-time designation granted by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC) signifies that the hospital is one out of only
36 hospitals in Texas to have received the third-time designation. According
to the ANCC, 452 US healthcare organizations out of over 6,300 US hospitals
have achieved Magnet recognition. In addition, approximately 34% of
Magnet-recognized organizations that have attempted three or more
designations have been successful.
This recognition is a testament to the hospital leadership’s continued
dedication to high-quality nursing practice as the Magnet Recognition
Program ® distinguishes healthcare organizations that meet rigorous
standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest national honor
for professional nursing practice.
To achieve initial Magnet recognition, organizations must pass a rigorous and
lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leadership
and staff. This process includes an electronic application, written patient
care documentation, an on-site visit, and a review by the Commission on
Magnet Recognition. Healthcare organizations may reapply for Magnet
recognition every four years based on adherence to Magnet concepts and
demonstrated improvements in patient care and quality.
Shared governance
Hospital leadership believes in the Shared Governance model which
empowers employees to have a voice and become engaged in decision-
making opportunities within the hospital. This model is grounded in a
framework of partnership, equity, accountability and ownership. Shared
Governance has been proven to create an environment conducive for
patient-centered care and improved patient safety with the use of evidence-
based clinical practice.
The councils include:
• Clinical Practice Council
• Professional Development Council
• STARRS – Service, Training, Accountability, Recruitment,
Retention and Satisfaction
• BRAIN (Bridging Research and Innovation) –
Research Council
• Patient Experience Council
• Patient Education Council
• Electronic Health Record Council
RN job enjoyment:
4.66
*Based on 5.0 point scale by
the National Database
Nursing Quality Indicators
(NDNQI) (FY19)
RN/Direct patient
care retention:
90%
All employee
retention rate for
Baylor Scott &
White Heart and
Vascular Hospital:
89%
RNs holding BSN or
higher degree:
92%
Clinical team
members with one
or more national
certifications:
>53%
People Survey -
All employee
Engagement Score:
87%
ANCC Magnet ®
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