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For the fifth consecutive time, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab earned the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) prestigious Magnet designation — the highest national recognition given for nursing excellence.
Magnet is based on a four-year review cycle, and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab now has been recognized for 20 consecutive years, going all the way back to 2005.
“To be a recognized Magnet organization for 20 years in a row is not a surprise. Our nursing team is second-to-none,” said Karen Colby, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. “That being said, this accomplishment should never be taken for granted. Everyone involved in this effort has displayed an incredible level of nursing professionalism, teamwork and excellence in patient care.”
About Magnet — The Gold Standard for Nursing Excellence
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To achieve Magnet recognition, organizations must pass a rigorous and lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leadership and staff. The process begins with the submission of an electronic application, followed by written documentation demonstrating qualitative and quantitative evidence regarding patient care and outcomes. If scores from the written documentation fall within a specific range of excellence, an on-site visit will occur to thoroughly assess the applicant. After this rigorous on-site review process, the Commission on Magnet reviews a completed appraisal report and votes to determine whether Magnet recognition will be granted.
In particular, the Magnet model is designed to provide a framework for nursing practice, research and measurement of outcomes. Through this framework, ANCC can assess applicants across a number of components and dimensions to gauge an organization’s nursing excellence. The foundation of this model is composed of various elements deemed essential to delivering superior patient care — including the quality of nursing leadership and coordination and collaboration across specialties, as well as processes for measuring and improving the quality and delivery of care.
