The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM) received the prestigious Lantern Award for Emergency Services from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and is the first Bronx hospital to earn this prominent international designation. The Lantern Award recognizes an emergency department (ED) that demonstrates exceptional performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research.

“Receiving the Lantern Award was not merely a personal dream, but a testament to our whole team’s advocacy for Bronx families,” said Janine Llamzon, DNP, MS, AGNP-C, RN, CEN, NEA- BC, Assistant Vice President, Emergency Service Line, Montefiore Einstein, and Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “This accomplishment underscores our dedication to delivering exceptional care and marks a significant milestone in
CHAM ED’s ongoing efforts to redefine what is possible.”

CHAM’s emergency department cares for more than 50,000 children annually from birth to 20 years old. It was recognized for its culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, respect and continuous quality improvement. It received impressive accolades for how the team coordinates care to address complex conditions like sickle cell disease; the development of tools to keep families informed of activities taking place in the ED; and programming of family-friendly events
and education.

“The CHAM ED stands out as a special place as the frontline and leadership teams collaborate closely, mutually solving problems, anticipating and addressing evolving needs,” said Monika Czarny, MSN, RN, Associate Clinical Director of Nursing, Emergency Service Line, Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. “This is a model for success not only in pediatric emergency medicine but across healthcare.” The Lantern Designation lasts for three years and shines a light on the fact that its recipients value excellence, and provide exceptional care.

Learn more about the prestigious award recognition.