Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Joins Top Two Percent in Nation – Receives Nursing “Magnet” Status Again

May 19, 2009

PORTLAND, Ore. — It was Oregon’s first hospital to receive Magnet designation – and now Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is among the top Magnet hospitals in the country.

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center just received redesignation as a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence. Only two percent of the country’s hospitals have received Magnet redesignation.

“This is an exciting day for the outstanding team of nurses we have at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center,” said Martie Moore, R.N., chief nurse executive.

“The redesignation exemplifies the exceptional care we offer our patients.”

The Magnet Recognition Program® was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to recognize health care organizations that provide nursing excellence. Magnet hospitals are honored for creating an environment that attracts and retains well-qualified nurses who deliver outstanding patient care and excellent outcomes.

Providence St. Vincent first received Magnet designation in 2000. In addition to being Oregon’s first hospital to receive designation, it was just the 23rd hospital in the nation to receive the honor. In 2005, Providence Portland Medical Center also achieved Magnet status.

This latest honor for Providence St. Vincent follows its recent selection as the only Oregon hospital to make the prestigious national list of “Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals.” “I am so proud that Providence St. Vincent has once again been recognized as one of the top health care facilities in the country,” said Janice Burger, the hospital’s chief executive. “It is a reflection of the hard work that all our employees do each day to make sure we are offering the community the best possible care.”