Magnet Recognition Program: Recognizing Excellence in Nursing Services
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has earned the Magnet Recognition Program® designation five times: in June 2005, November 2009, July 2014, August 2019, and again in March 2024. This honor is given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) — the nation's preeminent accreditation organization — for excellence in nursing service and practice.
Our 2024 designation includes 11 exemplars representing our highly educated nursing workforce, focus on outstanding patient outcomes and experience, and commitment to excellence in evidence and innovation. Exemplars are significant because they demonstrate that the organization has scored at the highest level for certain Magnet standards.
This gold standard for nursing is an honor that has been granted to approximately 10 percent of U.S. hospitals. It represents Dana-Farber's ongoing commitment to providing patients and caregivers with the most expert, compassionate nursing care. Out of an estimated 6,200 hospitals and health systems nationwide, fewer than 1% have achieved a total of five Magnet designations.
How did Dana-Farber achieve Magnet status?
Dana-Farber underwent a multi-faceted evaluation process documenting how the organization meets stringent healthcare standards determined by the American Nurses Association. This included documentation of compliance with 94 standards and a three-day site visit by Magnet appraisers. To continue to hold Magnet status, organizations must undergo re-designation every four years.
What are the benefits of Magnet designation?
Magnet status doesn't change the quality of care that patients receive. Rather, it emphasizes the outstanding level of care Dana-Farber nurses have always provided to patients and caregivers, and promotes continued improvement in the future.
According to the ANCC, research indicates that Magnet-recognized organizations provide higher quality, patient-centered care; a safer environment with better patient satisfaction and outcomes; and greater job satisfaction through interdisciplinary collaboration and resulting innovations.
Learn more about the ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program.
Recognizing quality patient care and nursing excellence, the Magnet Recognition Program provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark to measure the quality of care they can expect to receive.