b'ERAS NURSING CHAMPIONS Kara Blythe, RN, BSN Nursing InformaticsSarah Stickney, RN, BSN Clinical Manager, CHMG(Urology and OBGYN)InformaticsNursesplay an important role in developing tools for communication and documentation that allow all members of the care team to identify ERAS patients,Ann Mullen, RN, BSN, CPAN plan for same-day discharges and anticipate needs prior toPerianesthesia Nurse Educatorarrival to patient care units. In addition, IT nursing supports the development of population-specific order sets and documentation tools. Informatics Nurses help to bridge the gaps between locations of care.NursingLeadershipthroughout the organization provides support and encouragement for the work to be done. They lead work groups, educate their teams,Emily Higgins, RN, BSN, ONC provide ongoing feedback, maintain open communication Nurse Educator, Orthopaedic Specialtiesand track patient and outcomes data.The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program at Concord Hospital has already shown a significant improvement in our ability to provide patient-focused, safe surgical care and decrease length of hospital stay which is proven to decrease post-operative complications.Additionally, it has been an amazing opportunity forRyan Kosowicz, RN, MSNcollaboration by Nursing across the organization. TheNurse Educator, Surgical Specialtiesdedication of Nurses across all venues is evident in thesuccess of initiatives such as this one.P E O P L E | I N T E G R A T I O N | T R A N S F O R M A T I O NAmanda McCullen, RNStaff Nurse, 6N/S37'