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ANCC Magnet Designation

In March 2012, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine was awarded Magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The second designation was awarded in January 2017. The third designation was awarded in June 2022. (This prestigious credential is regarded as the highest achievement a healthcare organization can acquire. To achieve this designation, the nurses at Baylor Scott & White – Grapevine demonstrated superior quality patient care and outcomes and nursing excellence while focusing on growth and innovation.

Transformational leadership

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Focus areas

  • Team Member Well-being
  • Leadership Development
  • Mentoring and Succession Planning

Mission

Founded by a Christian ministry of healing

Strategies

  • Health
  • Quality and Safety
  • Experience
  • Affordability
  • Alignment
  • Growth

Values

  • We serve faithfully.
  • We act honestly.
  • We never settle.
  • We are in it together.

Shared Governance

At the heart of a Magnet-designated hospital lies a commitment to excellence in nursing practice, patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Shared governance serves as the foundation for fostering an inclusive and empowered environment where all voices are heard, valued, and contribute to the decision-making process.

Our philosophy is rooted in the following principles:

  • Empowerment of Nurses and Healthcare Teams

    We believe that those closest to the patient are best positioned to drive improvements in care. By empowering nurses and interdisciplinary team members to actively participate in decisions that impact clinical practice, patient outcomes, and organizational strategies, we cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, and professional autonomy.

  • Collaboration Across Disciplines

    Shared governance thrives on open communication, mutual respect, and trust among all members of the healthcare team. We are committed to creating a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed, fostering innovative solutions to complex challenges and promoting holistic, patient-centered care.

  • Commitment to Excellence and Evidence-Based Practice

    As a Magnet-designated hospital, we are dedicated to setting the standard for excellence in healthcare. Through shared governance, we promote a culture of continuous learning and encourage the use of evidence-based practices to guide clinical and operational decisions, ensuring the highest level of quality and safety for our patients.

  • Transparency and Shared Accountability

    Decision-making within a shared governance model is grounded in transparency, open dialogue, and shared accountability. We are committed to ensuring that all team members have access to the information and resources necessary to make informed decisions and take collective responsibility for outcomes.

  • Professional Growth and Development

    Our shared governance philosophy supports the ongoing professional development of our team members. By providing opportunities for leadership, education, and mentorship, we empower individuals to reach their full potential while contributing to the organization’s success.

  • Patient-Centered Focus

    The needs, values, and preferences of our patients and their families are central to our shared governance model. Every decision, initiative, and practice is evaluated through the lens of how it enhances the patient experience, promotes healing, and supports optimal outcomes.

Through the shared governance model, our Magnet-designated hospital reaffirms its commitment to a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture that drives exceptional care and fosters professional fulfillment. By embracing this philosophy, we honor our mission to transform lives, advance the art and science of healing, and set the standard for excellence in healthcare.

Exemplary professional practice

  • RN satisfaction survey: Nurses at Baylor Scott & White – Grapevine say they feel respected and safe; have excellent opportunities for involvement in decision-making, professional development and collegial inter-professional disciplinary team-work and; are supported by leadership.
  • Retention activities
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Workplace safety Clinical outcomes: Baylor Scott & White – Grapevine outperforms in the nurse-sensitive indicators such as falls with injury, preventing infections, patient falls, and pressure injuries.
  • Patient satisfaction highlights: Patient satisfaction surveys show that patients are extremely pleased with the care they receive.

Structural empowerment

  • Mobility and better patient outcomes
  • Certifications 51% of the nurses have taken an extra step to demonstrate their expertise by becoming ANCC certified by the most respected credentialing center in the world
  • BSNs or higher: 92% of the nurses at Baylor Scott & White – Grapevine have earned a Bachelor of Science or higher. Studies have shown that higher the education of the nursing team leads to better outcomes in patient care
  • Increasing safety
  • Nurses volunteering in community
  • Culturally sensitive care
  • Baylor Scott & White – Grapevine recognition of nurses

New knowledge, innovations and improvements

  • Dissemination of research studies
  • Use of evidence-based practices
  • Innovation
  • Using technology to enhance unit-based rounds
  • Redesign of work environments

Completed Research Studies:

  • Determining the Relationship between Attitudes and Perceptions on Breastfeeding of NICU Nurses of Different Generations
  • Delay in Bath to increase Breastfeeding Rates in Mothers who Vaginally Delivered Newborns
  • Use of Weighted Blankets in Patients with Behavioral Disturbances in Acute Care Settings
  • Assessing RN Burnout at Baylor Scott & White Health System West Region
  • Visitor Restriction Policies in Hospitals during the COVID 19 Pandemic and the relationship to Patient Falls
  • Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction and Burnout Level: Exploring Multigenerational Differences Among Nurses at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Irving
  • Factors Affecting Retention of Registered Nurses in the West Region at Baylor Scott & White Health System Research Studies in Data Collection:
  • Measuring Interventions for Meaningful Recognition and Skilled Communication using the Healthy Work Environment Scale for Direct Care Nurses in Acute Care Settings #10
  • Measuring Interventions for Meaningful Recognition and Skilled Communication using the Healthy Work Environment Scale for Nurse Leaders in Acute Care Settings #11
  • Measuring the Clinical Nurses Perceptions of Workplace Bullying in an Acute Care Hospital Part 3
  • Measuring the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Perceptions of Workplace Bullying at an Acute Care Hospital Part 3
  • Effects of Virtual Reality for Non-Opioid Pain Management for Patients after a post-surgical procedure in Acute Care Settings