Celebrating Excellence: The Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Nursing Earns Nine Exemplars With Fifth Consecutive Magnet Recognition®

The Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Nursing has once again distinguished itself in nursing excellence by earning its fifth consecutive Magnet Recognition®, a prestigious designation achieved by less than 1 percent of hospitals nationwide. However, what makes this achievement truly remarkable is the hospital’s receipt of nine exemplars—additional marks of excellence within the Magnet framework.

The Magnet Recognition® program, administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), is the ultimate credential for nursing excellence. Earning Magnet status is a rigorous process that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing outstanding patient care, fostering an innovative health environment, and supporting dedicated nursing staff. ANCC uses nationwide benchmarks to determine if an organization is meeting these rigorous standards. Our recent Magnet Survey showed that we are exceeding and leading the nation in nine, underscoring Mount Sinai Nursing’s exemplary performance:

1. Advanced Nursing Education: Mount Sinai maintained a clinical nurse staff in which 97 percent of registered nurses have a baccalaureate or higher degree, significantly surpassing the standard requirement of 80 percent.
2. Professional Development and Improved Patient Outcomes: Innovative practices like the “Nursing Attending Model” improved patient outcomes by reducing nurse-sensitive indicators, such as falls and infections, and enhanced patient experiences in communication, teamwork, and responsiveness.
3. Clinical Quality Indicators for Patient Burns: Mount Sinai outcomes data for ambulatory patient burns consistently outperformed national benchmarks comparison cohorts provided by the national database for the majority of eight quarters on 100 percent of the units.in managing patient burns across all units.
4. Ambulatory Surgical Errors Management: Mount Sinai’s outcomes data on surgical errors consistently exceeded national benchmarks, demonstrating exceptional clinical performance.
5. Patient Experience Category-Inpatient Care Coordination: The hospital excelled in inpatient care coordination, with outcomes significantly surpassing national benchmarks, showcasing their commitment to integrated and personalized patient care.
6. Patient Experience Category-Inpatient Pain Management: Mount Sinai enhanced patient experience through exemplary inpatient pain management, outperforming national standards over eight quarters.
7. Patient Experience Category-Inpatient Patient Education: Mount Sinai demonstrated excellence in inpatient patient education, leading to superior patient experience outcomes against national benchmarks.
8. Patient Experience Category-Inpatient Patient Engagement and Centered Care: Mount Sinai’s approach to inpatient patient engagement and personalized care consistently led to higher patient satisfaction and exceeded national standards.
9. Nursing Research Infrastructure: The exemplary support from the Center for Nursing Research and Innovation has led to substantial contributions to nursing knowledge, supported by significant research funding and numerous publications.

With unwavering dedication and innovative practices, the Department of Nursing at The Mount Sinai Hospital has once again established a benchmark for nursing excellence. These nine exemplars not only highlight the remarkable quality of care within our institution but also serve as a model for health care organizations worldwide. As we celebrate this significant achievement, we honor the tireless efforts and pioneering spirit of Mount Sinai’s nursing staff. Their relentless pursuit of excellence creates an environment where nurses aspire to work and patients receive the highest standard of care.