The Acadia Hospital
Makes History

Acadia is first psychiatric hospital in the nation awarded Magnet status for nursing excellence

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BANGOR, ME - The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the nation's leading nursing credentialing organization, awarded its Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Services to The Acadia Hospital. Acadia, a private, non-profit psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment provider, is the first hospital in Maine, the first psychiatric hospital in the world, and the 75th organization to receive this distinguished recognition of excellence.

 "I am elated by the news that Acadia has achieved Magnet status," said Acadia Chief Executive Officer/Chief Nursing Officer Dorothy Hill, RNC. "This recognition speaks volumes about the kind of quality people and programs we have at The Acadia Hospital."

Nursing excellence is the primary focus of the Magnet Recognition Program. The Magnet program was developed to recognize health care organizations that provide the best in quality patient care and uphold excellence in professional nursing practice.

To receive the ANCC's Magnet designation each hospital is evaluated by a team of professionals with experience in quality indicators, nursing administration, and nursing care. The ANCC appraises a hospital's nursing services, clinical outcomes, and patient care. Research data and extensive interviews are used to evaluate the nursing practice and how practices impact the patient, family, community and nursing services.

By achieving Magnet status, The Acadia Hospital has opened new doors for psychiatric facilities throughout the country, stated Hill. Organizations will look to Acadia for guidance, and the most qualified mental health and substance abuse treatment providers will be attracted to our employment opportunities. This, in turn, ensures our patients will continue to receive quality psychiatric and chemical treatment services right here in Maine.

The Acadia Hospital joins a distinguished list of Magnet designated organizations in the United States, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA), Mayo-Rochester Hospital (Rochester, MN), North Shore University Hospital (Manhasset, NY), Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (New Brunswick, NJ), and the University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle, WA). The recognition lasts four years.

Download and view Acadia Hospital's Magnet Ad (.PDF)

Download and view Acadia Hospital's Magnet Ad (Anniversary) (.PDF)

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is a separately-incorporated, separately-governed organization within the American Nurses Association. ANCC is the nations leading nursing credentialing center, offering general and advanced practice certification in over 40 specialty areas. In addition, ANCC offers continuing nursing education contact hours and review course materials thereby enhancing professional continued competency through its Institute for Research, Education, and Consultation (IREC). Further it accredits agencies, organizations, facilities, schools and others who offer or approve continuing education courses for registered nurses, and promotes excellence in nursing services through its Magnet Recognition ProgramJ. All ANCC programs are offered on an international platform through its Credentialing International program.