Old Bridge, New Jersey In 2025, the ED team at Hackensack Meridian Health Old Bridge Medical Center implemented new processes and enhanced education to target improved care for patients experiencing postpartum hemorrhage and hypertension or brain bleeds. The team at the 29-bed

Fairfax, Virginia Amid growing patient volumes, the Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Emergency Department committed to improving patient flow, reducing wait times and enhancing the patient experience. The department introduced a vertical triage model during peak hours, deployed a provider-in-triage and developed

Elmer, New Jersey Over the past four quarters, the Inspira Medical Center Elmer ED achieved a sustained reduction in restraint use through a proactive, interdisciplinary approach grounded in patient-centered, trauma-informed care. Nursing-led early identification of triggers and individualized care planning, combined

Sacramento, California The Kaiser Sacramento Emergency Department team leveraged shared governance and collaborative decision-making to design and implement a practice change that significantly improved the identification and management of patients presenting with dizziness. This process enhanced early stroke recognition, improved door-to-imaging

Roseville, California The Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center Emergency Department advanced emergency care through two strategic initiatives designed to improve quality, patient outcomes and the care experience. The first transformed pediatric emergency care by creating a dedicated pediatric treatment space supported

Valley Stream, New York Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Emergency Department implemented a split-flow model and Super-Track area to reduce overcrowding, delays and patients leaving without being examined. Nurse-led quick-look triage and immediate physician evaluation rapidly identify patient acuity, so patients

Palo Alto, California Through its shared-governance triage task force, nurses at the Marc and Laura Andreessen Adult Emergency Department at Stanford Health Care identified delays in obtaining STAT EKGs for patients with cardiac complaints. The team redesigned the front-end triage process

Los Angeles, California Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital is located in the heart of South Los Angeles. Originally designed to care for approximately 35,000 patients annually, the 29-bed emergency department served 120,563 patients in 2025. Despite the high demand, the ED

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Using shared governance and staff nurse leadership, the ED at Mayo Clinic – Eau Claire addressed delays in triage start times through a nurse-led quality improvement initiative. Front-line nurses identified workflow inefficiencies through direct observation and collaborated with

Oxford, Ohio MHED recognizes that exceptional patient care begins with caring for those who provide it. To support staff well-being and combat burnout, the department introduced a dedicated lunch relief shift from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., creating additional capacity for