The award
recognizes a select group of emergency departments demonstrating exceptional
practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice,
education, advocacy and research.
Franciscan St. Francis
is one of only 17 hospital EDs nationwide to receive the Lantern Award this
year.
“While we
have appreciated the wonderful work our ED does, it is particularly gratifying
to have that validated by the ENA,” said Susan McRoberts, MSN, senior vice
president and chief nursing officer.
In recent
years, the hospital established what is called NowER, one of the most
streamlined processes in the country, which significantly reduces wait time to
be seen by a medical provider in the emergency room.
All EDs are
eligible to apply for the Lantern Award, but only a select few meet the highest
excellence standards. The rigorous application process requires emergency
departments to submit detailed performance metrics, narratives and exemplar
responses.
A team of
reviewers thoroughly evaluate the submissions through a blinded review process.
The Lantern Award recognition is valid for three years. The emergency team will receive the award at the 2014 ENA Annual Conference in Indianapolis this October.
