[nursingnews] Magnet Message from Scott Jessie, CNO

[Nursing News List]

Dear Upstate Nursing Team,

Many of us joined the Commission on Magnet® call, where we received truly exciting news: Upstate Nursing has earned our 2nd Magnet® redesignation! While some experienced audio issues on the call, I’m pleased to share that a full recording is available on our Nursing website. Please take a moment to watch: Journey to Magnet | University Hospital Nursing | SUNY Upstate<https://www.upstate.edu/nursing/magnet/index.php >

This achievement reflects the extraordinary work of every nurse across our organization—clinical, education, research, leadership, and support roles alike. Magnet® recognition affirms our commitment to excellence in patient care, professional practice, and continuous improvement.

>From the Commission’s Executive Summary, several exemplars were called out that showcase the depth of our practice and innovation:
Structural Empowerment (SE13b) — Culturally & Socially Sensitive Care (Ambulatory):

  *   Transition to Care Program: Interdisciplinary escalation rounds twice weekly to enable complex discharges; nurses and social workers align supports to cultural/social needs (e.g., coordinating travel and mobility for a long-stay TBI patient and confirming safe arrival).
  *   Inclusive Health Services: Central NY’s Designated AIDS Center delivering comprehensive case management, education, and affirming services; 442 patients received gender‑affirming care; 226 case‑managed; 97 engaged in therapy.
  *   Med‑to‑Bed Opt‑In: Providing a 30‑day supply of medications prior to discharge to reduce readmissions and support continuity.
  *   Food Insecurity Program: Nurses screen for social drivers of health; in six months, 600 food bags distributed (impacting 1,000+ patients) via the Nappi Wellness Institute pantry and monthly Mobile Food Bank.
  *   Additional examples: ASL education initiated by ED nursing for care of hearing‑impaired/deaf patients; culturally/religiously aligned meals on Adult Psychiatry; pediatric hair‑equity initiative ensuring inclusive hair‑care supplies.
Exemplary Professional Practice (EP20EOb) — Nurse‑Sensitive Ambulatory Quality Indicator:

  *   Surgical Errors: Organization‑wide ambulatory performance outperformed national benchmark and cohort in the majority of eight quarters across 100% of eligible ambulatory settings/units.
New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements (NK7) — Nursing‑Led Innovations:

  *   Pediatric Stroke Pathway: Multidisciplinary program, with nurses as key contributors, created diagnostic algorithms and treatment guidelines—enabling early diagnosis and treatment of eight pediatric stroke patients in 18 months.
  *   Virtual Reality (VR) in Burn Care: Nursing‑designed non‑pharmacologic pain strategy (grant: $15,000) reducing pain perception and improving tolerance and upper‑extremity range of motion during dressing changes.
  *   Hospital at Home: Ambulatory nurses and physicians delivering high‑quality in‑home care (community resources, home health, IV, imaging, labs), increasing bed capacity and reducing costs—recognized with LeadingAge New York “Innovation of the Year.”
Additionally, to help us celebrate and communicate our redesignation consistently, I’m attaching the following resources for immediate use:

  *   ANCC Magnet® logo (for internal presentations and recognition materials)
  *   Virtual meeting background (Teams/Zoom) to showcase our Magnet® pride!
  *   Email signature update (Magnet® badge) for your Outlook signature
  *   PowerPoint slide template (Magnet®‑branded) for department talks and huddles

  *   How to use:
• Virtual Background: Save the image and select it in Teams/Zoom background settings.
• Email Signature: Add the Magnet® badge to your Outlook signature via Settings → Mail → Compose and reply.
• PPT Template: Use the branded template for unit meetings, report‑outs, and education sessions.
We are coordinating an in‑person celebration to honor this accomplishment, and details will be shared in the weeks ahead! In the meantime, please share the recording link with colleagues who were unable to hear the call and incorporate the attached resources as we celebrate!

Finally—and most importantly—thank you. I am humbled and profoundly grateful to each and every member of Upstate Nursing. This redesignation belongs to all of you and it reflects the compassion, expertise, and relentless dedication you bring to patients, families, and our community every single day.

With appreciation,
Scott Jessie DHA, MSN, MBA, RN, CNS, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
SUNY Upstate University Hospital
315-464-9185 - Office
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