National Patient Transport week is observed Nov. 3–9. Our patient transport teams at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center keep patients moving in a safe and efficient manner. They ensure that patients are comfortable and provide specialized care wherever they are going. The Maryland Regional Neonatal Transport Program (MRNTP) is a joint collaboration between Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and the University of Maryland Medical System, providing safe and efficient ground and air transportation services for infants and their families. Emmeline Tate is a neonatal transport nurse practitioner who is part of the MRNTP. To mark National Patient Transport Week, Tate reflects on her favorite part about her role: “My favorite part of being a transport neonatal nurse practitioner is the deep care I have for my patients. Supporting them to safely get from point A to point B during their most critical moments is a challenge I embrace with an open heart, mind and arms. These tiny, premature and critically ill infants keep me constantly alert, as every situation is brimming with something new. Whether precipitously navigating through the city or soaring high above it, I am constantly amazed by the resilience of our little ones. But I never face it alone — I’m always supported by an incredible team, each of us giving 110% to provide the best possible care for these babies and their families. I am honored to be a part of the MRNTP.” Help us celebrate our patient transport teams by leaving some love in the comments ??
