Nurses at Huntington
Hospital have distinguished themselves as the
first on Long Island to earn Magnet status for
the second time. The American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®
for excellence in nursing services has once again
designated Huntington Hospital as a Magnet hospital.
“To earn Magnet status once
is a tremendous accomplishment and a great source
of pride for our nurses,” said Kevin F.
Lawlor, hospital president and chief executive
officer. “To retain Magnet status for another
four years really underscores the commitment of
our entire staff to continually strive for excellence
in meeting the healthcare needs of our community.”
Huntington Hospital was the first
community hospital on Long Island to achieve Magnet
status four years ago. It is the only Long Island
hospital to be re-designated for an additional
four years immediately following its initial certification
period.
According to the ANCC, the leading
nursing credentialing organization in the United
States, Magnet designation is widely accepted
as the gold standard of patient care. The Magnet
Recognition Program recognizes excellence and
professionalism in nursing. Applicants undergo
an extensive evaluation, and members who are awarded
Magnet status must continue to meet rigorous standards.
To reapply for and receive Magnet status for an
additional four years is confirmation of the hospital’s
resolve to deliver the highest level of nursing
care. Research shows that Magnet hospitals are
more effective at attracting and keeping quality
nurses.
“Our Magnet designation
four years ago raised the bar on patient care
and inspired all of us – nurses, physicians,
professional and support staff – to strive
to be even better,” said Myrna Myers-Laque,
RN, MEd., RNC, CNAA, BC, the hospital’s
vice president for nursing and chief nursing officer.
“I’m proud of the commitment our nursing
department made to embark on this Magnet journey,
and of the support we have received from throughout
the hospital. It is an honor to be associated
with this exemplary team of professionals.”
About Huntington Hospital
Huntington Hospital is a 408-bed community hospital
that has been an integral part of the Huntington
community and surrounding area since 1916. A member
of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, Huntington
provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient,
and specialized healthcare services with an emphasis
on cancer care, cardiology, maternity and neonatal
care, and specialized surgical procedures including
joint replacement and complex orthopedic surgery.
August
2008 |
