Greenwich Hospital Receives Magnet Redesignation

GREENWICH, CT — On Wednesday, Greenwich Hospital announced that it has received the Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the second time.

According to a news release from the hospital, the designation places it among only eight percent of more than 5,600 hospitals nationwide, and one of only seven in Connecticut, to achieve the honor.

The ANCC awarded the Magnet redesignation with six exemplars, commending Greenwich Hospital for its professional nursing practices, career development and safety.

The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional practice. To achieve Magnet status, Greenwich Hospital submitted a comprehensive Magnet manuscript in June of 2020, during the height of COVID-19, which included scores of documented examples of nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes at Greenwich Hospital.

This past May, three Magnet appraisers conducted a three-day virtual visit at the hospital assessing patient care and outcomes. Magnet hospitals must undergo re-evaluation every four years to retain the designation.

"Our Magnet redesignation reinforces the message that Greenwich Hospital ranks nationally for the best nurses in the nation. Our excellent patient care and clinical outcomes reflect that level of expertise and dedication of our nursing staff throughout every corner of the organization,” said Anna Cerra in a news release. Cerra is the senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Greenwich Hospital. “This achievement is a testament to our consistent culture of excellence and the great team who made it happen, led by Priscilla Sterne, RN, DNP, director of nursing operations and our Yale New Haven Health partners."

Hospital President Diane Kelly said the honor "underscores Greenwich Hospital's ongoing commitment to provide the best possible patient experience in any situation."

She added, "Magnet designation provides the ultimate benchmark for patients and their families to measure the quality of care they can expect at a hospital. The hard work and dedication of our nurses ultimately elevates the work environment of all staff and physicians."