In first year, Engage partnered with 25 EDs
across U.S. to elevate emergency nursing excellence
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Engage, Powered by ENA, on
Tuesday announced a new partnership with Golisano Children's
Hospital of Southwest Florida's
emergency department that centers on enhancing the well-being and
professional growth of emergency nurses who play an integral role
in the care of pediatric patients.
Engage, a subsidiary of the Emergency Nurses Association,
launched in 2023 with a mission to elevate emergency nursing
excellence through healthy and safe workplaces. To accomplish that,
Engage partnered with 25 EDs across the country, including
Golisano, during its first year.
"The collaboration is a pivotal move as we work with hospitals
toward enhancing the well-being of their emergency nurses," said
Engage Vice President of Client Engagement Jennifer Schmitz, MSN, EMT-P, CEN, CPEN, FNP-C,
NE-BC. "Engage's goal is to empower these dedicated professionals
by providing them with the resources and support they need to excel
in pediatric emergency care."
Golisano Director of Emergency and Critical Care Transport
Services Shelly Callender, MSN, RN, CPEN, expressed excitement
about her emergency department teaming up with Engage.
"We are excited to partner with Engage. Our team is eager to
continue an environment of excellence and reliability," Callender
said. "We're focusing on creating a healthy workspace to ensure our
nurses feel connected, cared for and empowered on their journey to
excellence and improving our triage process to provide the best
possible care for our patients."
The partnership is rooted in a united vision for nurse-centered
care by identifying several avenues to improve the work lives of
Golisano nurses including: specialized training programs, enhanced
front-end processes, and well-being initiatives tailored to the
unique challenges experienced in pediatric emergency nursing.
"We aim to ensure our nurses feel valued, heard and supported so
they can excel in their roles," Callender added.
To learn more about Engage, Powered by ENA, visit
enaengage.com.
About Engage, Powered by ENA
At Engage, Powered by
ENA, our mission is to support emergency nurses in providing the
best possible care in a healthy, sustainable work environment. We
collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to engage with emergency
nurses and ED leaders, co-creating solutions and implementing
positive changes in each emergency department. Our focus areas
include culture, leadership and mentorship, clinical excellence,
safety, and nurses' overall health and well-being. Visit
www.enaengage.com for more information.
Engage Media Contact:
Jennifer Schmitz
V.P. of Client Engagement
jennifer.schmitz@enaengage.com
About Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
Golisano Children's
Hospital, a nationally recognized facility for safety and quality
care, is one of five acute care hospitals within Lee Health.
Established in 1994, Golisano is the only designated children's
hospital in Southwest Florida,
with over 500,000 visits a year, serving patients from six
surrounding counties. Ranked as a Top Children's Hospital by
Leapfrog, a Solution for Patient Safety network hospital, an Asthma
Friendly Hospital and a certified center for children with Autism,
Golisano offers over thirty specialty pediatric services in various
locations across SWFL. Lee Health opened the current hospital
building in May 2017 which includes
135-beds and comprehensive neonatal and pediatric services. For
more information, visit GolisanoChildrensSWFL.org
Golisano Media Contact:
Pat Dolce
media@leehealth.org
About the Emergency Nurses Association
The Emergency
Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association
dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through
advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded
in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the
global emergency nursing community. With nearly 50,000 members
worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops
industry-leading practice standards and guidelines, and guides
emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in
triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of
emergency care. Additional information is available at
www.ena.org.
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