Emory University Hospital Emergency Department
Atlanta, Georgia The emergency department leadership at Emory University Hospital collaborated with other hospital leaders, including from behavioral health, to modify its suicide screening policy. Now all patients, regardless of admission diagnosis, are screened for risk of suicide, and educational sessions
Christopher DePesa, PhD, RN
Reviewer of the Year Christopher DePesa is a nurse practice specialist in the Massachusetts General Hospitalemergency department. He is a TNCC director and is a member of the Massachusetts ENA StateCouncil’s pediatric committee. In addition to his involvement with ENA, he
Ellen L. Platte, DNP, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, PCCN, of Maryland
ePoster Award Recipient ePoster Title: Admission Nurse Impact on Patient Throughput for Emergency Department Admissions Ellen Platte is regional director of operations at US Acute Care Solutions supporting emergencydepartment, hospital medicine and critical care service lines across Maryland and Northern Virginia.Her ePoster, “Admission
Overlook Medical Center Emergency Services, Summit Campus
Summit, New Jersey Patients leaving the emergency department without a medical screening exam pose a safety concern which can lead to adverse events due to lack of treatment. Overlook Medical Center Emergency Services, Summit Campus is committed to fostering a culture
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital Emergency Department
Orlando, Florida Opening in 1985 to provide care for the growing resident and tourist populations in southwest Orange County, Florida, Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital was the first facility built by the hospital system outside of its downtown Orlando footprint. For
Orlando Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
Orlando, Florida The Trauma Nurse Leaders Program at Orlando Regional Medical Center Emergency Department consists of a core group of clinical expert nurses with specialized training in trauma and emergency care and the trauma process. Overall, the TNLs find that the most
NYU Langone Health – Ronald O. Perelman Center for Emergency Services
New York, New York Interprofessional collaboration between nursing, providers, and security to improve workplace safety has been a pivotal initiative in the emergency department. This nurse-driven collaboration led to the creation of an ED safety committee against workplace violence. The committee consists
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Emergency Department
New York, New York As part of the country’s largest municipal hospital and health care system, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan works to fulfil the mission of ensuring that the medically underserved have access to high quality medical services regardless of their
Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital Emergency Department
Woodstock, Illinois Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital’s emergency department developed a crash cart decommissioning project, which helped decrease the overall annual financial burden. The team at this 11-bed ED also worked to improve the comfort level of non-critical care nurses managing the
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Emergency Department
Geneva, Illinois Northwestern Medicine Delnor Emergency Department created a standardized charge nurse leadership development program that addresses operational skills including staff scheduling, payroll, productivity, orientation and onboarding. The program also addresses relational skills development including emotional intelligence, communication styles, and hosting