Zion, Ill., Jan. 24, 2023 – City of Hope Chicago (formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America Chicago) has achieved Magnet® re-accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), positioning the cancer specialty hospital among a select group – just 9% of hospitals nationwide – to achieve the honor. As part of its Magnet designation, City of Hope Chicago earned exemplar status in 12 categories, making it one of the premier hospitals in the country.
As the gold standard in nursing practice, Magnet recognition is conferred upon organizations for delivery of high-quality care and safety, innovation in clinical practice, growth in professional development and overall nursing excellence. A Magnet hospital is one that has met and/or exceeds these standards.
“Earning Magnet recognition is an honor that reaffirms our commitment to nursing excellence and the delivery of high-quality and compassionate care, not only by our clinical teams, but our entire hospital,” said Chief Nursing Officer Angelina Fakhoury-Siverts. “This achievement reinforces the core values that guide who we are and how we serve patients every day.”
Research demonstrates that Magnet designation provides benefits to healthcare organizations and their communities, such as:
- Higher patient satisfaction with nurse and provider communication, availability of help and clear discharge information
- Strong relationships with fellow nurses and supervisors
- Visible leaders who are receptive to nurses’ input when decision-making
- Continued investment in nursing education
The Magnet model provides a framework for nursing practice, research and measurement outcomes. Through this framework, ANCC evaluates applicants across 94 components and dimensions to gauge an organization’s clinical excellence. The foundation of the model comprises various elements deemed essential to delivering superior patient care, involvement of staff in decision making and ensure the staff is satisfied in their roles. These include the quality of nursing leadership and coordination across specialties, as well as processes for measuring and improving the quality and delivery of care.
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About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked among the nation’s top cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About the American Nurses Credentialing Center
The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center(ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, is to lead the profession to shape the future of nursing and health care. ANCC's internationally renowned credentialing programs certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas. ANCC recognizes healthcare organizations that promote nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes while providing safe, positive work environments. In addition, ANCC accredits healthcare organizations that provide and approve nursing continuing professional development and accredits transition to practice programs and prepares nurses for new practice roles. For more information about ANCC, visit us at nursingworld.org/ancc and follow us on Twitter. ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001: 2015 certification.
About the Magnet Recognition® Program
The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes healthcare organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice. Consumers rely on Magnet recognition as the ultimate credential for high-quality nursing. Developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Magnet is the leading source of successful nursing practices and strategies worldwide.