Excellence in Nursing: 5th Magnet Designation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center honored Dana-Farber with Magnet status for the fifth consecutive time, recognizing our excellence in nursing practice and patient care.
Magnet Recognition Program®: Recognizing Excellence in Nursing Services
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has achieved Magnet recognition through the American Nurses Credentialing Center's ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® five times: in June 2005, November 2009, July 2014, August 2019, and again in March 2024. The ANCC, the nation’s leading nursing credentialing organization, confers Magnet recognition on organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and patient care.
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 awarded to organizations that achieve the highest level of performance in specific Magnet standards.
Recognized as the gold standard for nursing excellence, Magnet recognition has been achieved by approximately 10% of U.S. hospitals. This recognition reflects 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 two percent have achieved Magnet recognition five times.
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. How did Dana-Farber earn Magnet status?
Dana-Farber underwent a comprehensive evaluation process documenting how the organization met rigorous standards established through the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. The process included documentation demonstrating compliance with 94 standards, as well as a three-day site visit conducted by Magnet appraisers. To maintain Magnet recognition, organizations must undergo redesignation every four years.
What are the benefits of Magnet recognition?
Magnet recognition does not change the quality of care patients receive. Rather, it recognizes the outstanding care Dana-Farber nurses have long provided to patients and caregivers while supporting continued excellence and innovation in nursing practice.
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.