Proud to be Magnet® Recognized
Magnet® recognition is the gold standard of patient care and this designation reflects the continuous, superior care provided by our nurses. This designation is bestowed to healthcare organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovation in professional nursing practice.
Magnet® recognized hospitals meet a specific set of quality metrics that include: excellent patient outcomes, nursing involvement in making decisions regarding the delivery of patient care, innovative nursing practices, transformational leadership, and pursuing best practices within the healthcare industry. We are so proud to be a part of this elite group of hospitals.
Long known for our high-quality and compassionate nursing care, these campuses share Magnet® status with just nine percent of hospitals in the country and less than 40 hospitals in the state of Ohio.
Summa Health System Akron and Campuses were redesignated with Magnet® recognition in 2021
Summa Health System – Akron and St. Thomas Campuses were originally designated with this prestigious honor in 2011 and redesignated in 2016 and 2021.
Summa Health System Barberton Campus achieved Magnet® designation in June 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE:
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. Summa Health System Barberton Campus was designated as a Magnet organization in 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and they are now applying for re-designation. We invite patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties to provide feedback via email or direct mail. For information on how to submit feedback, please click the here to view the full public notice.