Vidant Medical Center achieves Magnet Recognition for Second Time | Eastern NC Now

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    Greenville, N.C.     Nov. 13, 2018     Vidant Medical Center (VMC) recently attained Magnet recognition-the highest national honor for professional nursing practice-for the second time.

    "I am so proud of the work that Vidant Medical Center does every day to serve eastern North Carolina," said Linda Hofler, PhD, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, senior vice president, nurse executive for VMC. "This continued designation highlights an amazing team committed to excellence in patient care."

    The American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Receiving this recognition for the second time is a great achievement for VMC, as it continues to proudly belong to the global community of Magnet-recognized organizations.

    "Our mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina and the Magnet model for Excellence are aligned perfectly," said Brian Floyd, president of Vidant Medical Center and chief operating officer of Vidant Health hospitals. "Magnet recognition is the gold standard and I'm grateful for the dedicated teams who demonstrate excellence in their work every day."

    The Magnet Model provides a framework for nursing practice, research, and measurement of outcomes. Through this framework, ANCC evaluates applicants across a number of components and dimensions to gauge an organization's nursing excellence.

    "When the Magnet appraisal team visited our hospital, they noted VMC team members showed a strong commitment to quality and patient safety and that partnerships abound across all disciplines," said Daphne Brewington, PhD, RN, Magnet Program director and administrator for Professional Nursing Practice and Development. "They also noted our organization has a strong commitment to professional growth and development. What they witnessed during their visit I see in action throughout our hospital every day."

    Health care organizations must reapply for Magnet recognition every four years based on adherence to Magnet concepts and demonstrated improvements in patient care and quality. Only 10 percent of U.S. health care organizations out of more than 6,300 U.S. hospitals have achieved this recognition.

    VMC's re-designation will be recognized at the upcoming Magnet Conference in Denver, Colo. Oct. 24-26.

• Contact: Brian Wudkwych
•     brian.wudkwych@vidanthealth.com