Recognized Again! Infirmary Earns Magnet Redesignation

The Infirmary has earned its first redesignation as a Magnet hospital for its continued commitment to nursing excellence and patient care.

The Infirmary was Arkansas’s first hospital to achieve Magnet status in 2013. The current redesignation continues until 2022.

The Magnet designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. It recognizes excellence in nursing leadership, clinical practice, innovations and positive outcomes.

The Infirmary is one of 475 Magnet hospitals nationwide. As a Magnet institution, it employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.

The announcement by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program follows a rigorous recertification process that included site visits, nurse and patient interviews and public comments. Magnet hospitals are recertified every four years.

Multiple research studies indicate that Magnet hospitals have higher patient satisfaction, decreased mortality rates, fewer falls and improved overall patient safety and quality compared to other hospitals. In addition, Magnet hospitals generally have higher registered nurse retention rates, fewer RN vacancies and less nurse burnout than other hospitals.