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ForwardED Team Lead / Flow Class (2026)
Course Description
This course is designed to equip nursing staff with the essential knowledge and skills required to advance into leadership roles within the emergency department. It focuses on the critical functions of team lead and patient flow roles, emphasizing their impact on team coordination, patient throughput, and the delivery of high-quality patient care. Additionally, the course addresses required documentation practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational expectations.
Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support
No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this education activity.
Target Audience
Nurses
Learning Objectives
- Review the importance of effective teamwork and communication in new leadership roles.
- Assess barriers to patient flow and possible strategies to improve throughput in the Emergency Department.
Emily Sun, BSN, RN, CPN, CPEN
Jessica Tobin, RN, BSN
Emily Sun, BSN, RN, CPN, CPEN
Jessica Tobin, RN, BSN
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Children's National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362.
Credit Designation
Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 4.0 Live ANCC contact hours.