The emergency departments at Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Methodist Mansfield Medical Center are among 94 nationwide and only three in Dallas-Fort Worth to receive the 2024 Lantern Award, an accolade granted by the Emergency Nurses Association.
Both staffs have demonstrated excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research, according to the nurses association, and the award serves as a visible symbol of their commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment.
“This national recognition illustrates how well our robust emergency care team handles our most critical patients,” Methodist Dallas President John Phillips said. “Our Level I Trauma Center is not only focused on quality, but also compassion for every patient, visitor, and staff member.”
As part of their applications, both emergency departments were encouraged to share stories that highlight their commitment to patient care, whether it was the Methodist Dallas staff (pictured above) helping a young woman overcome a car crash to graduate from college or the Methodist Mansfield staff (below) helping a young mother whose 12-year-old son knew just what to do when she suffered a stroke at home.
“I am extremely proud of our emergency department for being selected for this award,” said Methodist Mansfield President Juan Fresquez, Jr. “They demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and the utmost dedication in providing compassionate, quality healthcare to the communities we serve every day.”
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.
About Methodist Health System
Methodist Health System (Methodist) is a faith-based organization with a Mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness, offering nationally recognized medical services, a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation), and more than two-dozen clinics located throughout the region. Methodist has renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. The non-profit Methodist Health System provided more than $137.6 million in charity care in fiscal year 2022, with an operating revenue of more than $2 billion and an Aa3 Moody’s credit rating. Additional information is available at MethodistHealthSystem.org.
