This is the highest national honor for nursing excellence
TIRR Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center has earned Magnet Recognition with Distinction™, a new designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) that recognizes the highest performing Magnet organizations around the world. This achievement is obtained by less than 1 percent of Magnet designated hospitals in the United States.
The Magnet Recognition Program honors health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovation in professional nursing practice. Magnet recognition is the highest possible organizational credential granted by the ANCC, the largest nursing credentialing organization in the United States. To earn Magnet status, hospitals must excel in several areas, including nursing standards and practices, patient care, and innovations in nursing leadership and management.
Introduced in 2023, Magnet Recognition with Distinction™ celebrates hospitals and health care organizations that exceed the scoring thresholds required to attain Magnet designation. According to ANCC, only 74 hospitals in the United States have achieved this top honor.
"Achieving Magnet recognition with Distinction is a testament to TIRR Memorial Hermann's unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and improving health for people with disabilities, empowering our dedicated staff to deliver the highest standards of nursing practice and transdisciplinary care,” said Rhonda Abbott, senior vice president and CEO for TIRR Memorial Hermann.
Before a hospital is selected for Magnet recognition, the ANCC completes a rigorous evaluation process that includes site visits, reviews of written documentation, staff and patient satisfaction surveys and interviews. Initial Magnet recognition is valid for four years and, during that time, hospitals and nursing staff are closely monitored, evaluated and surveyed to ensure they remain in compliance with the program’s standards. At the end of the four-year period, hospitals must re-apply and again undergo the challenging evaluation process.
"Achieving Magnet Recognition with Distinction is not just an accolade; it's evidence of our commitment to excellence in nursing practice and patient care,” said Judy Ho, interim vice president & chief nursing officer for TIRR Memorial Hermann. “It reflects our dedication to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring that our nurses thrive and our patients receive the highest quality of care."
TIRR Memorial Hermann joins Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital as the fourth hospital within the Memorial Hermann Health System to earn Magnet Recognition with Distinction™.