UCSD Health System Earns Magnet Status

UC San Diego Health System earned Magnet status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center earlier this month. The program recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in nursing practice. 

UC San Diego Health System is one of 25 health systems in California to achieve this prestigious recognition. 

“Today we celebrate Magnet status, an incredible accomplishment for UC San Diego Health System,” said Margarita Baggett, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer and interim chief operating officer at UC San Diego Health System. “I wish to personally thank all of our nurses, physicians, residents, researchers, pharmacists, and staff for their contributions in making this goal a reality.”

Developed by the ANCC, Magnet is the leading source of successful nursing practices and strategies worldwide. In addition to Magnet status, UC San Diego Health System received an exemplar for excellence in nursing research.

“Magnet status recognizes the commitment UC San Diego Health System has made to achieving the highest standards in patient care,” said Tom McAfee, MD, interim CEO for UC San Diego Health System.  “This is a milestone, not our final destination, as we continue our journey to providing the best health care in the country.”

Designation as a Magnet hospital is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical quality results.

UC San Diego began its Magnet journey in April 2008.

–UC San Diego Health System release