ACHY BREAKY HEART
In 2018 the Emergency Department was the first team to win this award promoting teamwork and structural empowerment?
What is the Structural Empowerment Award?
What community based initiative did the ED take on to promote early emergency management of trauma patients?
What is Stop the Bleed Campaign?
In 2018, the ED went to two local businesses in the community to educate the public on how to manage trauma patients. In 2019, plans to expand to our surrounding community will continue with local businesses.
In an effort to improve medication education in EDCAHPS, a process improvement project was developed to promote patient and family education regarding discharge medications. What new process has been put in place at time of discharge?
What is handing out medication education cards specifically designed for emergency medications? These cards include uses, dosages, and the most common side effects as well as the generic and brand names.
In 2018, the ED set a goal of having 4 RNs obtain their national certification. Did we achieve this goal?
What is Yes?
In 2018, 5 ED RNs obtained their CEN. Two more RNs have achieved their CEN in 2019 so far.
After months of evidenced based practice research and data analysis, approval was finally granted for the upgrade of this essential item used with almost every ER patient. What is this new item resulting in a safer experience for nurses and patients?
What is New Peripheral IV Catheters with a blood chamber?
What ED initiative allows for a HIPPA compliant handoff during change of shift?
What is Safety at Seven?
Safety at Seven is implemented every evening at 7pm during which all visitors are asked to exit the ER for 1 hour allowing a discreet handoff among ED staff.
How does the Emergency Department recognize each other for their great work and contributions to the unit?
What is:
Employee of the Month Award
Monthly Birthday Board with cake & card
Huddle shoutouts
Utilizing Everyday Amazing
The Emergency Department was one of six hospitals nominated for an award for the care provided for the tragic events that occured on October 31, 2017. What is this Award?
What is National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year Award sponsered by the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare?
What workflow changes were made to the layout of the Emergency Department to improve teamwork and collaboration among nurses, physicians, and PAs?
What is the podding system?
The podding system changed the way nurses and physicians interact with each other and patients. It promotes teamwork, communication and increased patient visibility.