Caregivers and leaders of a university medical center are pleased that their facility has recently been granted Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). What does this designation indicate about the hospital?
A) The hospital has met specific outcomes for which EBP forms the foundation.
B) The hospital has demonstrated positive patient outcomes and attracted practitioners from outside the geographic region.
C) The hospital has proven to be a site where new research is conducted and new evidence is generated.
D) The hospital has demonstrated the presence of a cohort of staff committed to providing EBP.
B
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