The academic health system is honored for
excellence in nursing, with less than 2% of hospitals
nationwide receiving this elite recognition.
TAMPA,
Fla., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa
General Hospital (TGH) has received Magnet® recognition
status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC)
Magnet Recognition Program®, marking the fifth consecutive time
Tampa General has received the prestigious designation since 2005.
The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes health care
organizations globally where nursing leaders prioritize excellence,
team member resiliency and aligning strategic nursing goals with
improved patient outcomes. Today, Tampa General became one of the
less than 2% of hospitals nationwide to achieve Magnet designation
five consecutive times.
"Magnet recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment
to providing the highest quality care to our community," said
Wendi Goodson-Celerin, senior vice
president and chief nursing executive at Tampa General. "To earn
this designation multiple times speaks volumes about the steadfast
dedication, tireless work and compassion of our entire team. We are
driven by a shared passion for exceeding expectations and improving
the health and well-being of every individual we serve."
The Magnet® designation is a testament to excellence in nursing
philosophy and practice, adherence to national standards for
improving patient care, leadership and sensitivity to diversity.
For nurses, Magnet recognition provides professional development
opportunities at every career stage and empowers them to provide
high-quality care. For patients, it signifies receiving the best
possible care from nurses who are well-supported by
leadership.
Since 1990, the Magnet program has stood as the gold standard
for nursing excellence, identifying and recognizing hospitals
committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The designation
signifies an elite group of hospitals that have demonstrated
dedication across five pillars of excellence: transformational
leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional
practice, new knowledge, innovations and improvements and empirical
outcomes.
"As we continue growing our footprint and impact across the
state and beyond, our continued commitment to delivering the
highest quality of care to patients and the best possible workplace
experience for team members is more critical than ever before,"
said John Couris, president and CEO
of Tampa General. "Applying for Magnet redesignation is a
tremendous undertaking requiring a host of leaders and our entire
nursing team to invest significant time, effort and resources to
successfully complete the process. We are proud to see their shared
dedication has culminated not only in this outstanding
accomplishment but also in improved quality metrics, increased team
member engagement and excellent patient satisfaction scores."
According to the ANCC, Magnet health care organizations with
Magnet recognition, like Tampa General, continue to demonstrate
several benefits to their organization, including:
- A deeper and more meaningful commitment to nursing engagement
and job satisfaction.
- Higher level retention of nursing talent.
- Greater patient satisfaction with nursing professionals.
- Active support for nursing research, helping to improve patient
safety and outcomes.
Research also showed that Magnet recognition positively
contributes to growth and financial success, advances nursing
standards and practice and fosters a collaborative environment
systemwide.
With this latest designation, Tampa General is positioned to
continue empowering its nursing team members to continue leading,
innovating and providing world-class, patient-centered care. As
active members of multidisciplinary teams, Tampa General nurses
drive institutional change and champion advancements in health care
delivery. This culture of empowerment not only fosters greater job
satisfaction and reduces burnout among Tampa General nursing team
members, but also translates to tangible benefits for the academic
health system's patients, including better outcomes, shorter
hospital stays and an overall exceptional care experience.
"Earning Magnet designation is not a destination, but a journey
of continuous improvement," said Cherilyn
Ashlock, director of nursing excellence and Magnet programs
at Tampa General. "This recognition signifies our organizational
commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, and we are excited
to continue raising the bar for nursing practice in Tampa Bay and the entire health care
industry."
Tampa General is one of just over 600 hospitals nationally to
achieve this designation status, accounting for just under 10
percent of all hospitals in the country. To maintain Magnet status,
hospitals must show improved outcomes and clinical practice based
on current evidence. Designated hospitals have undergone a rigorous
application process to validate regulatory compliance, the
benchmark of quality metrics at the unit level, protected feedback
procedures and specific education and training standards for
nursing leadership.
More information on Tampa General's Magnet designation status
and benefits is available here. To learn more about the ANCC and
the Magnet Recognition Program, click here.
ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL
HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital, a 981-bed, not-for-profit,
academic health system, is one of the largest hospitals in America
and delivers world-class care as the region's only center for Level
l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the
highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World
Report's 2024-2025 Best Hospitals, with two medical specialties
ranking among the top 20 in the nation and eight medical
specialties ranking among the top 50 best hospital programs in
the United States. Tampa General
Hospital has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022
Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list. The academic health
system's commitment to growing and developing its team members is
recognized by three prestigious Forbes magazine rankings – in the
top 100 nationally in the 2024 America's Best Large Employers, the
2023 America's Best Employers for Women, and the top 25 in
Florida in the 2023 America's Best
Employers by State. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for
the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay,
and in fiscal year 2022, provided a net community benefit of
approximately $240.3 million in the
form of health care for underinsured patients, community education,
and financial support to community health organizations in
Tampa Bay. It is one of the
nation's busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the
primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of
Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital
transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding
counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General
houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its
32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West
Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Muma Children's
Hospital at TGH, the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive
care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa
General Hospital's footprint includes TGH North which is comprised
of three hospitals and several outpatient locations in Citrus and Hernando counties, 17 Tampa General Medical
Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH
Outpatient Center, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH
Imaging outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm
Beach counties. Tampa Bay
area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH
Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics. To see a
medical care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone,
tablet or computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital
(tgh.org). As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa
General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open
a clinical command center that provides real-time situational
awareness to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower
cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.
Media Contact: Beth Hardy,
APR
Assistant Manager
Publications & Physician Communications
(727) 510-6363 (cell)
ehardy@tgh.org
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