Inside Duke Medicine
Magnet designation at all 3 Duke hospitals
posted March 9th, 2009
Duke University Health System is the only hospital system in the Triangle with all hospitals receiving Magnet designation. Cartoon by Josh Taylor
Duke University Health System is the only hospital system in the Triangle with all hospitals receiving Magnet designation. Watch a video to hear more about this from chief nursing officers from each of the hospitals.
“This is the highest honor a U.S. hospital can receive for its nursing program and further supports the exceptional skill and dedication of Duke nursing” said Victor J. Dzau, M.D., chancellor for health affairs and president and chief executive officer of the Duke University Health System. “For all three of our hospitals to receive this distinction truly signifies the world-class care available to all of our patients.”
The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and adherence to national standards for the organization and delivery of nursing services. Applicants undergo a rigorous evaluation that includes extensive interviews and review of nursing services.