American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Status
Inova Alexandria Hospital is designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet status is considered the highest organizational honor awarded for nursing excellence.
In addition to receiving its Magnet designation, Inova Alexandria also achieved four "exemplars" for top performance in the prevention of central line bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, hospital-acquired pressure injuries and patient burns in the ambulatory setting. Examplars are nationally recognized best practice models.