Research shows Magnet hospitals have increased patient satisfaction, decreased length of hospitalizations, and lower mortality rates, and above average nurse-satisfaction and retention rates, Cook Children's said.
"This recognition is another example of the incredible culture of excellence at Cook Children's," Nancy Cychol, chief of hospital services and affiliate ventures at Cook Children's Medical Center, said. "Our nurses go above and beyond every day to elevate the experience for our patients, families, and staff."
Only 8% of the approximately 6,000 hospitals in the U.S. are Magnet designated, and Cook Children's is the first freestanding children's hospital in North Texas to receive its fourth consecutive designation.