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ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®
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The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® is the highest credential a healthcare organization can achieve. A Magnet designation indicates to patients and the public that these organizations have met the most stringent, evidence-based standards of nursing excellence in patient care delivery.

Stamford Hospital was designated as a Magnet organization in 2016 and 2021 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and they are now applying for redesignation.

We invite patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties to provide feedback via email or direct mail.

• All comments must be submitted by March 13, 2026.
  
  
• Anonymous comments should be sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office.
  
  
• Please note that ALL COMMENTS WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL and will not be shared with the organization.
  
  

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Why is Magnet important?
Magnet recognition acknowledges the invaluable contributions of nurses in all healthcare settings and among all populations worldwide. It is a results-driven recognition that fosters nurse engagement and the role nurses play as interprofessional team members to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.