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

Holmdel, New Jersey The Dr. Robert H. Harris Emergency Care Center at HMH Bayshore implemented a nurse-driven chest pain protocol that exemplifies a commitment to shared governance and collaborative practice. This initiative is rooted in nurse empowerment and autonomy, with nurses

North Bergen, New Jersey With nearly 55,000 annual ED visits, Palisades Medical Center redesigned Fast Track around direct bedding by Emergency Severity Index, two-nurse peak staffing, nurse-driven protocols and two advanced practice providers. The workflow enabled nursing assessment and intervention within

Perth Amboy, New Jersey In the 39-bed emergency department at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center, teams worked to improve the efficiency of patient care, particularly with code stroke patients. Door-to-CT time improved after moving the Teleneuro robot into CT

Indianapolis, Indiana Although admitted patient boarding is a national challenge, the team at IU Methodist EMTC sought to improve patient flow and patient experience by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to redesign and restructure departmental workflows. Using the percentage of admitted

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