CHI St. Vincent Magnet status

Published June 15, 2018

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock has again earned Magnet status May 24, recognizing its excellence in nursing and patient care.

The designation, first received in 2013, is given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Recertification requires site visits, nurse and patient interviews and comments from the public, according to a news release. Having Magnet designation is the highest honor in professional nursing. More than 400 hospitals are Magnet designated, and CHI St. Vincent is one of only two in Arkansas.

“Our journey to this designation made us a better hospital, as we identified ways to strengthen our nursing program. Over the past four years, we’ve made additional improvements in patient safety and quality, and we’re honored to be redesignated as a Magnet hospital,” said Polly Davenport, president of CHI St. Vincent Infirmary.