SBUH Receives Award for Excellence in Emergency Nursing

The Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) Emergency Departmenthas been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association's (ENA) 2024 Lantern Awardfor demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance.

The Lantern Award showcases the Emergency Department's accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care. As part of the application, emergency departments are encouraged to share stories that highlight a commitment to patient care and also the well-being of nursing staff. The award serves as a visible symbol of its commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment.

"I am proud of our team of nurses who play a central role in delivering Stony Brook University Hospital's high-quality care," said Carolyn Santora, chief nursing officer and chief of Regulatory Affairs at Stony Brook University Hospital. "The patients that receive treatment at our hospital can expect to experience the highest level of nursing care delivered by the exceptional group of nurses that walk our halls."

As a recipient, SBUH will be recognized in upcoming ENA publications, on the ENA website and during Emergency Nursing 2024, the association's annual conference in Las Vegas, September 4-7.

For more information on this year's Lantern Award recipients, visit the Emergency Nurses Associationwebsite.