• The Johns Hopkins Hospital 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 April 4, 2008.

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)

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has submitted information for the appraisers to review. That information is available, twenty-four hours a day, to you for review at or in Admin 231 B, during standard business hours.  All other times, please page the Medical Nursing Shift Coordinator, 410-283-3989.