Magnet Facts

Fact

ANMC Outcomes:

• RN vacancy rates of 3-5%
• Pressure ulcers consistently better than the national benchmark
• Patient falls with injury lower than the national benchmark
• RN satisfaction generally higher than the national benchmark
• Patient satisfaction overall question, ANMC in the top 95 percentile
• Aggressive approach to reducing phlebitis
• Desigated as EBP Center of Excellence

Fact

Non Magnet Facilities (AHA, 2002):

• 56% must use expensive traveler / agency nurses
• 38% say shortage of RNs has caused ER overcrowding
• 25% have had to reduce beds
• 17% have had to discontinue programs/services
• 10% have had to cancel surgeries

Fact:

• As of February, 2007: 225 facilities in 42 states and 1 in Australia have recieved Magnet recognition for excellence in nursing service.