Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health Receives 2021 ENA Lantern Award

Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health has been recognized by the Emergency Nurses Association with a 2021 Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. Phelps’ emergency department is one of only 33 in the U.S. to receive the distinction.

Consisting of more than 50,000 members worldwide, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is the premier professional nursing organization dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing. The ENA Lantern Award showcases an emergency department’s accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care – a visible symbol of Phelps’ commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment.

“The Lantern Award designation is a reflection of the excellent care and compassion provided by our emergency department staff,” said Mary McDermott, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health. “I could not be more proud of this deserving group and their commitment to care, especially in light of a global pandemic. This is truly a beacon of light following a very difficult year.”

Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health’s 33-bed emergency department provides care to more than 24,000 patients annually. On Oct. 14, 2020, the hospital was presented with the prestigious Magnet® Designation, the gold standard for nursing excellence, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

“Upon receiving the Magnet® Designation, our emergency department felt it was their turn to shine by applying for the esteemed ENA Lantern Award,” McDermott added. “We were eager to highlight our commitment to fostering a healthy, supportive work environment focused on patient satisfaction, quality patient outcomes, professional development and innovative evidence-based solutions – all accomplished by utilizing interprofessional teamwork and collaboration.”

One example of the hospital’s commitment to supporting and cultivating its staff is Nursing Promise, a program providing financial assistance for Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health employees seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing. More than 80 percent of Phelps’ nurses have bachelor’s degrees thanks to the program, which is funded entirely by donor support.

Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health is at 701 North Broadway in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. and can be reached by calling (914) 366-3000 or visiting www.phelps.northwell.edu. Follow @PhelpsHospitalNorthwell on Facebook, @Phelps-Hospital-Northwell on LinkedIn and @PhelpsHospital on Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates.

About Phelps Hospital

Phelps Hospital, part of Northwell Health, is a full-service 238-bed acute care community hospital in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. With more than 1,700 employees and 1,100 medical staff members representing 60 medical specialties, Phelps offers one of the broadest ranges of community hospital services in Westchester County. Caring for the community is at the heart of what Phelps does. Patients benefit from distinguished physicians, many of whom are pioneers in their field, offering the most advanced procedures using the latest technology. Phelps is one of approximately 500 hospitals nationwide to achieve Magnet Recognition® status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for its commitment to nursing excellence and compassionate patient care. The hospital is supported by Northwell Health Physician Partners, a primary and specialty care medical group, with practices located on the hospital campus and in the surrounding communities. For more information, visit www.phelps.northwell.edu.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 76,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,800 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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 more than 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.