## PUBLIC NOTICE

### ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® Site Visit

The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® 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 patient care delivery.

**Boston Medical Center was designated as a Magnet organization in 2021 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and they are now applying for redesignation.**

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

- Anonymous comments should be **sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office**.
- Please note that **all comments will be kept confidential** and will not be shared with the organization.
- All comments must be submitted by **May 1, 2026**.

**Send comments by mail to:**

Marguerite Smalls  
American Nurses Association  
Magnet Recognition Program Office  
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500  
Silver Spring, MD 20910

**Or by email to:** <magnet@ana.org>

### 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 the role nurses play as interprofessional team members to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Learn more about the Magnet® Recognition Program:


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