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South Miami Hospital has been awarded the prestigious Magnet designation in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This recognition, achieved by only 1.7 percent of U.S. hospitals, is the highest honor in the nursing profession and signifies exceptional patient care and standards.
“This is a long-awaited moment for all the nurses at South Miami Hospital and for all the employees who work together to deliver the highest-quality patient care,” said South Miami Hospital CEO Wayne Brackin.
The credentialing center developed the Magnet Program in 1973 to recognize healthcare organizations that provide the very best in nursing care and uphold top nursing practices. The program also provides a vehicle for sharing successful practices and strategies among nursing systems. Hospitals recognized as Magnet facilities must reapply for certification every four years.
In 1998, Baptist Hospital was recognized as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence by the ANCC.
South Miami Hospital’s certification culminates a two-year process. It started when a team of nurses and non-clinical employees worked together to prepare a three-volume application detailing South Miami Hospital’s leadership in patient care. After submitting the application, surveyors from the credentialing center visited the hospital to verify details on the application.
The surveyors spoke at length with employees, physicians and Board members about the exceptional care provided by the hospital’s nurses and support employees.
“I haven’t been to Miami for about 15 years, but now I know where to go for healthcare if I ever need it and I’m in this area,” said Magnet surveyor Mary Nash, R.N., PhD., following the three-day visit.
“This experience validates the excellent patient care given at South Miami Hospital by the very best and brightest nurses, but we could not have completed this journey without the entire hospital family,” said Kathy Sparger, R.N., chief nursing officer. “We are truly blessed to work in this wonderful, caring, collegial atmosphere.”
South Miami Hospital is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region. It also includes Baptist Children’s Hospital, Baptist Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Baptist Outpatient Services.
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