Public Notice: Magnet Recognition Program Site Visit

Comments Must Be Received By Sept. 22

Sentara Norfolk General has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious designation of Magnet. The Magnet designation recognizes excellence in nursing services.

Patients, family members, staff and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail, fax and direct mail. All phone comments to the Magnet Program Office must be followed up in writing.

YOUR  COMMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND NEVER SHARED WITH THE FACILITY. IF YOU CHOOSE, YOUR COMMENTS MAY BE ANONYMOUS, BUT MUST BE IN WRITING.

Your comments must be received by Sept. 22, 2008.

Address: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
                Magnet Recognition Program Office
                8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400
                Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492

Fax: (301) 628-5217
E-mail: magnet@ana.org
Phone: (866) 588-3301 (toll free)

Sentara Norfolk General has submitted information for the appraisers to review. That information is available, 24 hours a day, to you for review in the staffing office, 1st floor, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.