GILBERT, Arizona – Banner Gateway Medical Center recently achieved the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® is viewed around the world as the ultimate seal of quality and confidence, and Banner Gateway is now the first facility in the East Valley to earn this designation.

Magnet organizations are recognized for superior nursing processes and quality patient care, which lead to the highest levels of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Only 467 healthcare organizations in the world have achieved Magnet designation as of late June.

“This designation is an important benchmark for many patients seeking the highest quality of care, and is a tribute to the dedication and excellence of our entire healthcare team,” said Debra Adornetto-Garcia, chief nursing officer of Banner Gateway.

As a Magnet facility, patients are likely to experience shorter hospital stays and increased satisfaction with care. Magnet hospitals also typically have lower mortality rates. Nurses often prefer to work in a Magnet facility and thus have greater satisfaction with their job, choosing to stay in their role longer assuring an experienced staff.

Magnet recognition status at Banner Gateway was achieved through collaboration among all of the hospital’s many departments. Any hospital employee who comes in contact with a patient ultimately impacts his or her care experience, and employees in every department strive to deliver that level of service.

The designation is granted for four years.                                                                                                          

Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona, offers emergency care, bariatrics, women’s and infant services, and cancer care, equipped with iCare technology. Banner Gateway is part of Banner Health, a nonprofit healthcare system with 28 hospitals in six states. For more information, visit www.BannerHealth.com/Gateway.