Oceanside, New York The emergency department at Mount Sinai South Nassau implemented six key objectives that led to a significant reduction in the left without being seen rate. Even with a substantial increase in patient volume, the department has maintained a

San Antonio, Texas Methodist ER Alamo Heights, an eight-bed free-standing emergency center, proudly serves its namesake community with a mission to provide exceptional and affordable healthcare that is accessible to all, guided by the principle of serving humanity to honor God.

Dallas, Texas Methodist Dallas Medical Center’s emergency department had faced the lowest patient experience scores since before the COVID-19 pandemic for several reasons: increased volume, higher acuity, and slow throughput times due to congestion on the inpatient units. The team leaned

Hollywood, Florida Memorial Regional Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center equipped to handle the most critical emergency situations. The 863-bed facility, one of the largest in Florida, treats more than 95,000 patients per year through its 84- bed adult emergency

Houston, Texas Located in the heart of Houston, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center’s Emergency Department, founded in 1925, is a 65-bed, level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and chest pain center. In partnership with McGovern Medical School at the

Phoenix, Arizona A clinical nurse in Mayo Clinic's Emergency Department in Arizona brought forward the idea of a checklist to assist in the timely intervention and quality care for suspected stroke patients. Supported by clinical committees and interprofessional and interdepartmental collaboration,

Houston, Texas The ED developed and committed to a robust forensic nurse program in the department. The team’s intent was to stop patients from being transferred to other hospitals after a traumatic event and allow them to get care and resources

New Hyde Park, New York Long Island Jewish Medical Center’s ED serves a diverse patient population with patients who often have difficulties with transition of care. Knowing that patients are more likely to follow up and adhere to recommendations when a follow-up

Fort Myers, Florida Staff members at Lee Memorial’s 31-bed emergency department are constantly collaborating on new methods to improve both patient and staff safety to minimize violence and promote effective care. Recently, the department implemented a revised collaborative intake process for

Langhorne, Pennsylvania Jefferson Bucks ED Lantern Award highlights the departments a successful shared governance initiative aimed at reducing blood culture contamination rates. Led by the nursing staff and supported by a multidisciplinary team, its approach is firmly grounded in evidence-based practices.