Staten Island University Hospital North Emergency Department – Northwell Health
Staten Island, New York
Staten Island University Hospital North Emergency Department – Northwell Health
The nursing team at Staten Island University Hospital North emergency department demonstrates commitment and innovation through collaborative care councils that work closely with leadership to drive improvements at this Level I adult trauma center which is also a Level II pediatric trauma, regional burn, STEMI and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The 145-bed ED sees more than 98,600 ED visits a year.
One notable example is the nurse-initiated “All Hands” team, an internal rapid-response system providing immediate support to colleagues during patient or team member emergencies. This team’s success led to its expansion, becoming the primary ED response team for all codes and rapid responses within their catchment area.
One notable example is the nurse-initiated “All Hands” team, an internal rapid-response system providing immediate support to colleagues during patient or team member emergencies. This team’s success led to its expansion, becoming the primary ED response team for all codes and rapid responses within their catchment area.
Further showcasing their proactive approach, the nursing team tackled sepsis challenges head-on. Collaborating with nurse leaders and providers, they developed and implemented strategies that significantly improved severe sepsis data capture, exceeding both New York state and CMS standards. The Staten Island University Hospital North ED nursing teams are true examples of innovation and collaboration in action, consistently striving for excellence in patient care.