Magnet Hospitals Have Higher Standards of Care, Study Finds

Research published in the Journal of Nursing Administration shows nursing Magnet hospitals, which make up 9 percent of hospitals nationwide, have better nurse-reported quality of care than non-Magnet hospitals.

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A study from the New York University College of Nursing in New York City and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in Philadelphia examined a cross-section of Magnet and Non-Magnet hospitals and found positive work environments for nurses were positively correlated with higher quality nurse-reported care.

Researchers concluded Magnet hospitals produce superior care through investing in better work environments for their nurses, according to a news release.

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