SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13

(By Senators Prezioso, Oliverio, McCabe, Minard, Barnes, Minear and Hunter)


Congratulating West Virginia University Hospitals on its designation as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Whereas, The designation of Magnet status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center involves the recruitment and retention of well-qualified nurses which is directly correlated to both stability in patient care and reenforcement of positive outcomes; and
Whereas, The Magnet designation recognizes that West Virginia University Hospitals demonstrates excellence in both nursing philosophy and practice, as well as upholding the professional nursing practice; and
Whereas, West Virginia University Hospitals adheres to national standards for improving patient care and leadership and has a proven level of excellence in nursing care; and
Whereas, West Virginia University Hospitals recognizes that Magnet designation is a hospitalwide effort, consisting of nurses, physicians, ancillary departments and administration committed to providing quality health care; and
Whereas, West Virginia University Hospitals is honored to be the first and only hospital in West Virginia to receive the designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet hospital; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby congratulates West Virginia University Hospitals on its designation as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of West Virginia University Hospitals.