Why Choose a Magnet Hospital?
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is continuously recognized by state and national organizations for our excellent delivery of care.
Magnet recognized medical center
ANCC Magnet Recognition® is the highest and most prestigious international recognition a health care organization can receive for nursing. To achieve initial Magnet recognition, organizations must pass a rigorous and lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leadership and colleagues. MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center first earned a Magnet® designation in 2004 and has since been re-designated three more times.
As a Magnet-recognized organization, MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center achieves excellence in five key areas:
Support
Collaboration across teams and departments.
Shared learning
Evidence-based best practices and research.
Innovation
Leadership in health care processes and delivery.
Confidence
Nurses who are empowered to lead and work independently.
Patient care
High standards and quality of care, resulting in better outcomes for you.
