US hospital ‘kite mark’ scheme could boost nurse retention
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Nursing directors should be actively explore the adoption of a US accreditation programme that recognises excellence in nursing care, according to the lead nurse piloting the scheme in the NHS.
The Magnet recognition programme, developed by the American Academy of Nursing in the 1980s, awards a “kite mark” to hospitals that satisfy a set of criteria designed to measure the strength and quality of nursing care.
It focuses on good leadership, using data to improve nursing quality, and supporting nurse education and involvement in decision making. Evidence is collected by the trust over a period of around two years and then sent to the American Nurses Credentialing Centre for evaluation.
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