Input from the patients, families, clients, staff, and public with whom health care organizations interact is sought to assist Magnet program appraisers in the evaluation of organizations applying for Magnet designation.

ANCC evaluates the environment in which nursing is practiced as well as nursing's compliance with standards promulgated by the American Nurses Association. The written documentation is available for public review at the health care organization. Its exact location is indicated in the public notice posted at entrances throughout the organization's facility.

Anyone who would like to participate in this evaluation process is encouraged to do so. Comments are confidential and may be made anonymously. Comments must be received by the Magnet Program Office by the comment deadline date indicated below. All comments must be in writing, and forwarded to ANCC via e-mail, fax, or direct mail to the addresses and/or numbers listed below. Comments may include request to meet with or talk to the appraiser should the evaluation of the written documentation progress to an on-site review.

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
(Please indicate "Public Notice Comment" in the subject line.)

The Magnet Recognition Program accepts comments at any time. Please call toll-free 1-866-588-3301.

For further information, please contact the Magnet Recognition Program^® Office at 301-628-5223.

Schedule of Deadlines for Public Comment