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, 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, 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

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

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

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

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

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