Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Driving Nurse Engagement and Throughput Innovation at Maimonides with Frankie Hamilton
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Mar 24, 2026 Frankie Hamilton, VP of Nursing Operations at Maimonides Medical Center, leads night-shift engagement, throughput and Magnet preparation. He discusses launching 9:30 p.m. safety huddles, hybrid governance to involve night nurses, nurse-driven discharge checklists, and strategies to handle more uninsured and sicker patients while supporting staff through moral distress.
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Scope Of Nursing Operations Role Includes Magnet Leadership
- The Vice President of Nursing Operations role spans nine medicine units, inpatient dialysis, float pools, evening/night/weekend nursing administration, and special nursing projects including Magnet application.
- Frankie will hire a Magnet program director and lead the Magnet designation journey across nursing departments.
Night Shift Safety Huddle Improved Engagement
- Frankie implemented a 9:30 p.m. night shift safety huddle to mirror the day shift and improve interdisciplinary communication.
- The huddle includes nursing, engineering, environmental services, biomed and runs weekends to boost engagement and throughput on nights.
Boost Nurse Engagement With Inclusive Events And Councils
- Prioritize nurse engagement across all shifts by creating inclusive events and governance opportunities to increase autonomy and belonging.
- Frankie ran a Valentine's Day nighttime celebration and uses professional governance councils and champion models to involve staff actively.