(AGENPARL) - Roma, 21 Maggio 2024 - (AGENPARL) – mar 21 maggio 2024 THE MAGNET PROGRAM
A Magnet hospital refers to a healthcare facility that has been recognized by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its excellence in nursing care and nursing practices. The Magnet
Recognition Program was developed by the ANCC to identify and designate healthcare organizations
that provide exceptional nursing care and create a positive work environment for nurses.
To achieve Magnet status, hospitals must undergo a rigorous evaluation process that includes
demonstrating excellence in various areas such as nursing leadership, professional development,
nurse satisfaction, and patient outcomes. Magnet hospitals are expected to have a strong nursing
workforce, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a culture that fosters collaboration and
innovation in nursing practices.
Being designated as a Magnet hospital is considered a prestigious achievement in the healthcare
industry, and it often signifies a commitment to high-quality patient care and nursing excellence.
Less than 10 % of USA hospitals have obtained the Magnet status and only 2 hospitals in Europe
have been designated.
Distance Conference Call on MAGNET PROGRAM
will be available at the following link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Passcode: 953797
4.00 p.m. February 27tH;
4.00 p.m. March 26th;
4.00 p.m. April 22th 2024.
FACULTY
Giuseppe Arena,
Chief Nursing Officer
IRCCS ISMETT – UPMC
Professor of Nursing, University of Palermo
Antonio Carroccio, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine,
Director of PROMISE Department
University of Palermo,
Marcello Ciaccio, MD, PhD
Professor of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Clinical Biology
President of University of Medical School,
University of Palermo
Elena Conoscenti
Magnet Program Coordinator
Infection Control Nurse
IRCCS ISMETT – UPMC
Maria Grazia Furnari, MD
Manager AOU Policlinico “Paolo Giaccone”
Peggy Hayden
Director Cultural Excellence and Magnet Program
UPMC Passavant
Jessica Huber, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN
Director of Experiential Learning & Assistant Professor
Undergraduate Nursing Program
Carlow University
Teya C. Kamel, RN, MSN
Director of Clinical Education, Undergraduate Nursing
Carlow University
Roberto Latina,
Research Assistant Professor of Nursing,
University of Palermo
Anna Licata, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine, Coordinator of CDS in Nursing,
Deputy of the Department for Equal Opportunities,
University of Palermo
Rosario Lombardo
Vice Chief Nursing Officer
IRCCS ISMETT – UPMC
Director of Nursing Educational Activities
University of Palermo
Marika Lo Monaco,
Research Assistant Professor of Nursing
University of Palermo
Angelo Luca, MD
Managing Director, UPMC Italy
Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, UPMC Italy
CEO, IRCCS ISMETT; RIMED Foundation
Associate Professor of Radiology,
University of Pittsburgh