August 26, 2026
Recognized for nursing excellence and exceptional care
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center earns Magnet redesignation for nursing excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes.
Leaders, nurses, physicians, and care teams celebrate at Los Angeles Medical Center.
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center has earned Magnet redesignation, one of the nation’s highest honors for nursing excellence, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This recognition reaffirms Los Angeles Medical Center’s long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care through professional nursing practice, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation.
What Magnet recognition means
Magnet recognition is considered the gold standard for nursing excellence. Hospitals that achieve Magnet status meet rigorous standards that demonstrate excellence in patient care, nursing leadership, professional practice, innovation, and measurable outcomes.
For members and patients , Magnet recognition serves as an independent validation that Kaiser Permanente nurses consistently deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. For nurses, it reflects a culture that supports professional growth, collaboration, shared decision-making, and continuous improvement. For Kaiser Permanente, it reinforces an organization-wide commitment to clinical excellence and advancing the health of the communities we serve.
“Los Angeles Medical Center demonstrates a strong collaborative interprofessional environment between nurses and members of the care team,” according to the Magnet Recognition Program Executive Summary Report. “Nurses are highly respected by physicians and other colleagues. The strength of nurse engagement is palpable across the organization, with nurses demonstrating high levels of engagement and a strong sense of pride in their professional practice and the care they provide.”
“Earning Magnet redesignation is a powerful reflection of the excellence, compassion, and teamwork that defines LAMC. This recognition affirms the extraordinary commitment of our nurses and interprofessional teams to delivering exceptional care and advancing the health of the communities we serve,” said Sal Ababneh, senior vice president and area manager, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center.
This recognition affirms the extraordinary commitment of our nurses and nterprofessional teams to delivering exceptional care and advancing the health of the communities we serve. Sal Ababneh, senior vice president and area manager, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
Magnet recognition joins a growing list of national recognitions earned by Los Angeles Medical Center, including being named one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals and Best Cancer Hospitals by Newsweek and a Best Regional and High-Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
“Magnet redesignation recognizes the strength of our nursing practice and the collaborative clinical environment that supports outstanding patient outcomes,” said Harsimran Brara, MD, area medical director, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. “We’re proud of our nurses, physicians, and care teams whose dedication, innovation, and partnership continue to elevate the care experience for every patient.”
During the Magnet appraisal process, nurses, physicians, leaders, and interprofessional partners demonstrated the culture of excellence that distinguishes Los Angeles Medical Center. Their commitment to collaboration, evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and innovation helps ensure exceptional care for patients and contributes to healthier communities.
