Parma, Ohio At the MetroHealth Medical Center Parma Emergency Department, a safety net hospital that sees more than 31,000 patient visits annually, leadership responded to increasing left without being seen rates through a data-driven workforce initiative. Using patient volume, acuity, boarding

State College, Pennsylvania Mount Nittany Medical Center’s ED-specific orientation program is designed to provide a structured yet individualized transition to emergency nursing practice. Nurses are enrolled in a year-long, three-phased emergency nurse residency program, which integrates didactic education, hands-on skills and

Tampa, Florida After pediatric-specific data tracking revealed blood culture contamination rates in the Muma Children’s Hospital 11-bed emergency department approaching 9 percent in early 2024, a multidisciplinary team implemented targeted interventions including specialized education, bedside audits, ultrasound-guided training and enhanced pediatric

Charleston, South Carolina The MUSC Ashley River Tower Emergency Department implemented a Virtual Provider In Triage program in January 2024. VPIT is managed by an attending physician and nurse manager providing dual oversight. Staffed remotely by a physician assistant from 10

Bronxville, New York The New York Presbyterian Westchester ED has made an ongoing effort over the past several years to become pediatric-ready. By enhancing care environments and investing in comprehensive staff education – including  ENPC, a neonatal resuscitation program, simulation training

Winder, Georgia Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Barrow Emergency Department staff noticed an uptick in both pediatric volume and the acuity of care being provided. In response, the team pursued Pediatric Readiness designation, ultimately becoming the first Level 3 emergency department in

Gainesville, Georgia Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Gainesville’s emergency department team understands the prevalence and negative impact of ED boarders. In the 80-bed department, staff have worked to not only decrease turnaround times but also to improve the experience for boarded

Winfield, Illinois Following concerns regarding staff safety in the triage area, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Emergency Department leadership collaborated with executive leadership, Security, Workforce Safety, and the Professional Governance Council to implement a comprehensive workplace violence mitigation strategy. Enhancements included

Huntley, Illinois When data revealed that 45 percent of patients were not triaged within 10 minutes of arrival at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital’s emergency department, the team launched a throughput initiative to improve patient safety and timely care. A standardized focused

DeKalb, Illinois Through shared governance, team-building activities, staff recognition and enhanced teamwork processes, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital's emergency department improved key RN engagement indicators. Through collaborative efforts, nurse turnover decreased from 20.9 percent to 11.5 percent. A follow-up pulse survey showed