New Brunswick, New Jersey Navigating the health care system can be overwhelming for those on the autism spectrum. In response, the Dorothy B. Hersh Pediatric Emergency Department at Saint Peter’s University Hospital launched a new initiative to become a nationally recognized

Dearborn, Indiana Knowing that accurate blood culture results are essential for providing safe, timely and effective care for patients with serious infections, the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Dearborn Hospital emergency department began a trial of SteriPath devices for collecting blood cultures to

Williamsburg, Virginia The 12-bed emergency department at Riverside Doctors’ Hospital-Williamsburg has significantly improved door-to-needle times for thrombolytic administration in ischemic stroke patients, now consistently achieving under 60 minutes and often under 45. Historically, low administration volume hindered staff confidence and process

Reno, Nevada The Renown Regional Medical Center emergency department serves as the northern Nevada region’s only Level II trauma center. Emphasizing a people-first approach in its commitment to providing exceptional care, the 88-bed department prioritizes ongoing professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration and

Orange, California Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange’s emergency care center is a vital 67-bed department, managing more than 96,000 visits annually and serving as a primary stroke center and  cardiovascular receiving center.   The ECC is proud of its nurse-driven work focused

Seneca, South Carolina Oconee Memorial’s emergency department is a 44-bed unit serving nearly 54,000 patients annually. As a primary stroke center and a South Carolina Pediatric Readiness-designated facility, the ED focused on improving key metrics such as left-without-being-seen and admission times.

Enola, Pennsylvania In July 2024, an interdisciplinary team at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center’s emergency department launched an action plan to improve door-to-Tenecteplase times for stroke patients with a goal of achieving administration within 60 minutes of arrival. A dedicated

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Penn Presbyterian Medical Center’s 41-bed emergency department provides care to more than 52,000 patients annually. The ED team has implemented several initiatives to improve stretcherside care, increase staff satisfaction and collaborate with the surrounding community. This includes a nurse-driven,

St. Petersburg, Florida Two initiatives are transforming patient care and staff empowerment in the 29-bed Orlando Health Bay Emergency Department in St. Petersburg. The organization Pinellas Matters brings hope to patients battling addiction by embedding recovery specialists—many in recovery themselves—directly into

Ocoee, Florida The team at Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital’s emergency department launched two initiatives that have been important to improving patient flow and increasing staff retention. The department’s long door-to-provider times were impacting patient satisfaction and quality of care.