Monroe, Ga. (July 29, 2024) – Piedmont Walton Hospital’s emergency department (ED) has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research performance.

The Lantern Award highlights the emergency department’s accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care. As part of the application, EDs are encouraged to share stories highlighting a commitment to patient care and the well-being of nursing staff. The award serves as a visible symbol of Piedmont Walton’s commitment to quality, safety, and a healthy work environment.

“I am proud of the incredible ED team at Piedmont Walton who have worked extremely hard and have dedicated so many hours to achieving this accomplishment,” said Piedmont Walton’s Chief Nursing Officer Stevanie Reynolds. “This is a great example of the high-quality care provided by our team. Every single staff member in our emergency department is a champion of patient-centered care and they work together to ensure the best outcomes possible.”

Piedmont Walton’s ED employs a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing staff, patient care techs, physicians, and advanced practice providers all providing coordinated care for patients of all ages. The team sees more than 44,000 patient visits each year and continues to meet or exceed quality and safety metrics set by national organizations such as the Emergency Nurses Association. Additionally, almost 15 percent of nurses in the ED have earned the Certified Emergency Nurse certification, representing an even higher level of commitment to patient care.

Piedmont Walton will be recognized in upcoming ENA publications, on the ENA website and during Emergency Nursing 2024, the association’s annual conference in Las Vegas, Sept. 4-7.

For more information on this year’s Lantern Award recipients, visit the Emergency Nurses Association website.