2011 Nursing Annual Report - FINAL.pub - South Shore Hospital

ImprovementsPediatric Emergency Department Expands Hours of OperationOur Pediatric Emergency Department expanded its hours of operation from 12 hours a day, to 24 hours aday, 7 days a week, beginning July 18, 2011, in order to better meet the needs of pediatric patients in ourregion. We (and the patients and families we serve) are thrilled, and daily volumes increased 20% beforemarketing initiatives commenced.Pictured at left:Cindy Cooney, RN,BSN, Michelle Sarrat‐Tougas,RN,Judy Nicotera, RN,BSN, CPEN, andMarisa Brett‐Fleegler, MD, worktogether as a teamin South ShoreHospital’s PediatricEmergency Department,nowopen 24 hours aday, 7 days a week.45