The American Nurses Credentialing Center awards Magnet designation to hospitals that demonstrate high quality care, nurse education and nursing innovation.
For the study, researchers relied on data from 564 hospitals in four states: California, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The study authors concluded that mortality risk for patients at Magnet hospitals fell, even after controlling for external factors such as hospital and patient characteristics.
The researchers suggest the work environment — characterized by highly educated nurses and investments in qualified nurses — could boost the quality of nursing care.
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