Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Achieves Second Magnet Accreditation for Nursing Excellence
Abu Dhabi
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has granted Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a member of the M42 Group, the prestigious Magnet® accreditation for the second time.
This honor, which is widely acknowledged as a global standard for nursing quality, demonstrates the hospital’s dedication to providing compassionate, top-notch patient care, cutting-edge procedures, and professional nursing standards.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi was the first and youngest hospital in the UAE to receive this designation in 2019.
The renewed designation reflects the exceptional ability of the hospital’s nursing team, who excel in every aspect of patient care. Notably, 97 percent of nurses hold advanced certifications, 90 percent have participated in leadership development programs, and 85 percent have contributed to pioneering research that is shaping the future of patient care.
Additionally, the hospital has a less than 5 percent turnover rate for registered nurses, 100 percent of nurses have completed advanced patient care training, and 99 percent of nurses have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Its continuous dedication to providing compassionate and exceptional patient care is further evidenced by its 100% patient satisfaction ratings.
“Excellence is driven by people, and at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, our caregivers are the cornerstone of our success,” said Dr. George Pascal Haber, CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. “As we continue to prioritize quality and the patient experience, I want to highlight the critical role of the nurse,
which is at the heart of everything we do. This reaffirmed Magnet® distinction is evidence of our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care, setting new standards in the medical industry, and ensuring that every patient receives the compassionate, first-rate treatment to which they are entitled.
Elizabeth Govero, Chief Nursing Officer at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, continued, “Our nurses are exceptional in their field and go above and beyond the requirements of Magnet® certification.
The pride, commitment and talent of our nursing team is reflected in this recognition, providing encouragement and confidence to succeed every day. Cleveland Clinic’s care model, state-of-the-art technology, world-class outcomes, shared governance, and patient-centered decision-making culture have all contributed to the development of an environment where nurses thrive and patients receive the best care possible. . . At the heart of everything we do is their unwavering dedication to quality, compassion and innovation, celebrated with this Magnet® accreditation.

