Sleepy Hollow, New York Northwell Phelps Hospital’s 32-bed emergency department sees more than 28,000 patient visits annually. It is a New York State- designated stroke center and is Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accredited and Pain and Addiction Care Accredited. In 2023 the

Dahlonega, Georgia The emergency department system pediatric workgroup at Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Lumpkin is a multidisciplinary team that meets monthly to discuss pediatric initiatives and provide education for the nursing staff. The ED has a registered nurse who represents

Orlando, Florida The Nemours Children’s Hospital Florida 18-bed ED has focused on enhanced communication as well as increasing patient satisfaction. Hourly updates are given to ensure clear and consistent communications between providers, nurses, patients, and families. White board usage helps communicate care

New York, New York The “BeSAFE” training program created in the Mount Sinai West emergency department was designed in collaboration with behavioral health to be a universal precaution to prevent injuries from workplace violence. Three team members began the planning process

New York, New York Over a six-month period, the Mount Sinai Morningside ED dedicated immense effort to refining processes and enhancing patient outcomes for acute stroke patients. Through in situ simulations and various tests of change, the nurses meticulously improved individual

The Woodlands, Texas Improving throughput was a paramount goal in 2023 for Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital’s emergency department, where staff worked to enhance the efficiency of operations while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. They focused on reducing the