Public Notice - ANCC Magnet Recognition Program Site Visit

The ANCC Magnet Recognition is the highest credential a healthcare organization can achieve. A Magnet designation indicates to patients and the public that these organizations have met the most stringent, evidence-based standards of nursing excellence in delivering patient care.

Aurora BayCare Medical Center has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious Magnet designation.

We invite patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties to provide feedback via email or direct mail.

• All comments must be submitted in writing by November 6, 2026.
• If you would like your comment to remain anonymous, indicate this preference at the top of your letter or email.

COMMENTS WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL NOT BE SHARED WITH THE ORGANIZATION

Send Comments to:Noriko Gates
American Nurses Association
Magnet Recognition Program Office
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Email Comments to: [email protected]

Why is Magnet important?

Magnet recognition acknowledges the invaluable contributions of nurses in all healthcare settings and among all populations worldwide. It is a results-driven recognition that fosters nurse engagement and highlights nurses' role as interprofessional team members in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

Learn more about the Magnet Recognition Program.