Advertisements
Advertisements

Middlesex Hospital Earns Nursing Magnet Award

Submitted by Amanda Falcone

(January 27, 2024) — Middlesex Health is proud to announce that Middlesex Hospital has earned its sixth consecutive nursing Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Magnet® designation means that Middlesex continues to meet the rigorous standards of clinical nursing excellence set by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Fewer than twenty health organizations worldwide have earned this designation six consecutive times.

Middlesex earned its first Magnet® designation in 2001 and was the first health system in Connecticut and the first community hospital in the country to do so.

Across the country, nurses and their health care systems have faced monumental challenges, including financial stressors, workforce shortages and continued pandemic demands. Despite these challenges, Middlesex Health’s nurses demonstrate unwavering dedication and consistently achieve extraordinary outcomes, exceeding national benchmarks for patient satisfaction, quality care and nurse satisfaction.

“At Middlesex Health, we have built a culture of excellence,” says Kelly Haeckel, Middlesex Health’s chief nursing officer. “As a health system, we are committed to providing our patients — our community — with the best possible care. We also remain committed to providing our nurses with the support and resources they need to be successful and practice with autonomy.”

Middlesex’s Magnet® designation demonstrates the health system’s ongoing commitment to inter-professional collaboration and excellence in patient care. It is a prestigious designation that is earned every four years, and Middlesex must go through a lengthy vetting process before it is deemed a Magnet® organization. The process includes a written application and a site visit, which occurred in December 2023. During the site visit, appraisers met with a variety of individuals, including physicians, interdisciplinary teams, community members and members of the Middlesex Health Patient Family Advisory Council.

“Our Magnet® designation indicates that we’ve provided excellent nursing care for nearly 25 years, and it certainly shows the strength and dedication of our nursing staff. I am very proud of the work that they do,” said Middlesex Health President and CEO Vincent G. Capece, Jr. “However, it is important to note that being a Magnet® organization is a team effort, and it requires our entire staff — our nurses and physicians and others — to work collaboratively to ensure that we are always providing the safest and best care possible. This honor should be celebrated. It truly shows that we are Middlesex strong!”

Photo provided by Middlesex Health

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot this week

HVFC Responds to Fiery Crash That Closed Route 9

By Olivia Drake, HVFC Public Information Officer (March 24, 2024)...

Letter to the Editor: In Opposition to Sale of the Rossi Property

The views stated here are those of the authors...

Memorial Service Announced for Haddam Man Found in Cockaponset State Forest

By Edith Pawlicki (October 14, 2024) --- A celebration of...

Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation Wins Grant from Eversource

Submitted by Marie and Howie Field (March 30, 2024) ---...

KCF Receives Grant to Fund College Scholarships for High School Seniors

Submitted by Kathleen Amoia (March 5, 2024) --- The Killingworth...

Swing Bridge Construction Update: Week of April 20, 2025

Submitted by Sara Mendillo (April 20, 2025) — The Connecticut...

HRTC Hosts Haddam Pig Roast on June 7th

Submitted by Gigi Simko (April 20, 2025) --- The Haddam...

Baseball 2025: HKHS Defeats Canton 4-0

By Mark Brookes, HKHS Baseball Coach (April 19, 2025) ---...

Boys Tennis 2025: HKHS Defeats Westbrook 5-1

By Rod Pakus, HKHS Tennis Coach (April 19, 2025) ---...

Be Bear Aware: Bear Life All Around Us

Submitted by Stephanie Warren, Killingworth Conservation Commission (April 19, 2025)...

Letter to the Editor: What About Food Safety?

The views stated here are those of the author...

“Two Lights for Tomorrow” Marks Paul Revere’s 1775 Ride

By Philip R. Devlin (April 19, 2025) --- "Two Lights...

Programs and Events at Brainerd Memorial Library, April-May 2025

Submitted by Robbie Marshall (April 18, 2025) --- The following...
Advertisements

Related Articles

Advertisements
Advertisements
Advertisements