Hackensack, New Jersey The Unit-Based Council of the pediatric emergency department aimed to improve population health by creating a sensory-friendly ED. In July 2023, the UBC organized a multidisciplinary journal club to discuss the experiences and challenges that neurodiverse children face

Hackensack, New Jersey After an incident in the ED, staff took proactive steps to enhance safety measures, collaborating with security staff to implement intake processes using metal detector wands and increased security presence at entry points. Additionally, Hackensack University Medical Center

San Antonio, Texas The shared governance model at the 12-bed CHRISTUS Children's Westover Hills Free Standing Emergency Department empowered emergency nurses to participate and adjust the pediatric sepsis pathway to meet the one-hour bundle. A thorough review of patients diagnosed with

Bronx, New York The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Department, which cares for more than 50,000 children annually from birth to 20 years old, maintains a culture of collaboration, respect and continuous quality improvement. The CHAM ED stands out for

Lincoln, Nebraska CHI Health St. Elizabeth, part of CommonSpirit Health ministry, is a 258-bed nonprofit regional medical center that has provided healthcare to the community for 135 years. The Level III trauma center is a five-time recognized ANCC Magnet facility. It

Boston, Massachusetts The 46-bed Boston Children’s Hospital created an ED Needle Pain Protocol order set to empower the nurse to initiate age-appropriate analgesia using evidence- based best practices and a variety of pharmacological interventions. These orders are placed as standard of

Grapevine, Texas BSWH Grapevine Emergency Department is committed to quality care and excellent patient experience by highlighting two specific initiatives: Stroke Alert and Team Triage processes. All patients who present to the ED as a walk-in or via EMS with stroke symptoms

Wexford, Pennsylvania The emergency department worked with the obstetrics and pediatrics departments to garner collaboration and engagement by using, Allegheny Health Network’s world-class education and simulation department, Star Center, to develop simulation training for the respective teams. Utilizing this high-fidelity training,

Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania The multi-disciplinary, system level Pediatric Emergency Care Team that started at Jefferson Hospital consists of registered nurses, pharmacists, pediatricians, respiratory therapy, emergency medicine providers, and nursing education. A staff nurse champion is responsible for providing updates and education

Park Ridge, Illinois Advocate Lutheran General Hospital’s adult ED is a 41-bed department, which saw more than 63,000 visits in 2023. It is a Level I Trauma Center, a comprehensive stroke center, and a sexual assault treatment center for adults and