Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has received Magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Le Bonheur is among only 7 percent of hospitals in the country to have earned the distinction of Magnet status.

Directed by the ANCC, Magnet recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. Consumers rely on the designation as the ultimate credential for high quality patient care.

The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program designates healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice, adherence to national standards for improving patient care, leadership and sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity. Hospitals undergo a rigorous evaluation that includes a document submission and an onsite evaluation of patient care and outcomes. Magnet hospitals must provide an annual status report on their progress and must undergo re-evaluation every four years to retain the designation.