Congratulations To The MediSys Health Network’s SEIP Award Winners

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Congratulations to the MediSys Health Network’s Safety Excellence in Infection Prevention (SEIP) award winners.

The SEIP award recognizes employees who contribute to the success of infection control initiatives.

The criteria for the award are:

S: Surpasses above and beyond expected job responsibilities related to infection control.

E: Enforce actions that support infection prevention best practices.

I: I do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

P: Performs awesome acts of safety related to infection prevention.

We thank the following team members for leading by example and doing their part to reduce the risk of infection transmissions:

1. Dr. Logan Danielson, IT Physician Liaison- Jamaica Hospital

2. Mark Michon, Manager- Laundry & Linen- Flushing Hospital

The MediSys Health Network cultivates a culture of safety by prioritizing infection control and prevention. All employees have an important part to play in preventing the spread of infections, and everyone’s contribution to safety is highly valued.

 

Congratulations To The MediSys Health Network’s Good Catch Award Winner

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Good Catch awardees receive recognition and a certificate of excellence based on their actions in preventing accidents from occurring. These actions may include keeping our facilities safe, correcting a medication order, preventing a patient from falling, or reporting a significant change in a patient’s status.

Please join us in congratulating Carmen Nicodinovicci, Vascular Tech, on her Good Catch.

By identifying a problem before it became a patient safety issue, Carmen helped our network provide patients with excellent care. We thank her for being an exemplary team member and contributing to our goal of being a high-reliability network.

 

MediSys Disaster Medical Response Team Receives Hero’s Welcome

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The MediSys Health Network Disaster Medical Response Team (DMRT) received a hero’s welcome after returning from a mission in Asheville, North Carolina.

The disaster response team of seven healthcare workers: Lisa Fraumeni-Pickel, RN DNP; Shiv Santram, RN; Igor Bazilevich, RN; Karen Benabou, MD; Jatinder Chopra, PA; Kody Fuller Hurst, RN and Jannina Rivera, RN, BSN, deployed on October 11th to provide much-needed support to Hurricane Helene survivors at the request of the International Medical Corps (IMC).

Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 4 storm, caused significant destruction in North Carolina, displacing many residents and limiting their access to essential healthcare services and resources. In a coordinated effort with the IMC, the MediSys Health Network team worked tirelessly at shelters and mobile medical units to provide relief. They offered wound care, administered medications,  delivered respiratory care, and other medical services as needed to patients of all ages. Fraumeni-Pickel and Chopra described working “12-hour shifts 7 days a week” while administering aid in Asheville in a recent interview with the Queens Courier newspaper.

During the two-week deployment, members of MediSys’ DMRT not only provided clinical services to hurricane survivors but also formed meaningful connections with many of the residents they cared for. Chopra recalled sharing moments of compassion with patients as they expressed their anxieties and grieved their losses. These experiences were emotional and brought tears to her eyes, she said.

The MediSys DMRT made a significant impact on the lives of patients hundreds of miles away in Asheville, North Carolina, by demonstrating the network’s commitment to providing high-quality healthcare and treating every patient with dignity. Patients expressed their sadness at the team’s departure on October 25th and extended their gratitude for the team traveling from New York to care for their community.

On Monday, October 28th, a homecoming event was held at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center to celebrate the return of the DMRT. The group received enthusiastic cheers from attendees following a heartfelt speech by Bruce J. Flanz, the President and CEO of MediSys Health Network. He expressed his gratitude to each team member for their sacrifices and presented them with awards in recognition of their service.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards also joined Mr. Flanz in honoring the team. He presented citations to the DMRT to acknowledge their hard work and expressed his appreciation for their efforts. “I want to thank all of you who traveled down to North Carolina. You are all heroes in our eyes, and I say thank you on behalf of the borough because we never know when it will be our time in need,” Richards said. “I want to thank all of you… for sacrificing your time away from your families to make sure that somebody you don’t know will have a better path forward as they come through the recovery phase of this storm.”

The DMRT was once again recognized at the MediSys Health Network’s annual gala in November. Members of the team were asked to stand and receive applause from 1,300 event attendees.

The MediSys Health Network has a long history of deploying its Disaster Medical Response Team to assist with catastrophic events, including:

• 1992 – Hurricane Andrew, Homestead FL
• 2001 – World Trade Center, NY, NY
• 2005 – Hurricanes Katrina & Rita, Mississippi & Louisiana
• 2012 – Superstorm Sandy, Rockaway & Howard Beach, NY
• 2020 – Earthquakes, Puerto Rico
• 2022 – Hurricane Ian, Southwest Florida

The network is dedicated to responding to disasters and assisting communities impacted by these challenges.

 

Congratulations To The MediSys Health Network’s CARE Award Recipients

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The CARE Award program recognizes employees who receive positive written remarks from patients or their loved ones after receiving high-quality and compassionate care.

The criteria for the award are:

C: Compassion- Through listening, identifying patient vulnerabilities, and conveying empathy.

A: Advocacy-Ensuring quality care is given and the safety of the patients and environment is maintained.

R: Respect-Greeting or speaking to others in a kind and respectful way.

E: Engagement- Making individuals feel valued, important, and recognized.

Please join us in congratulating:

1. Dr. Marina Ravich – Jamaica Hospital

2. Dr. Savan Patel  – Jamaica Hospital

3. Regine Remy, RN-  Jamaica Hospital

4. Dr. Vidhi Patel – Jamaica Hospital

5. Dr. Muhammed Alsabe – Jamaica Hospital

6. Cheryl Johnson – Jamaica Hospital

7. Shelly Hope – Jamaica Hospital

8. Dr. James Giglio – Flushing Hospital

9. Jane Young Namkoong – Flushing Hospital

We thank our employees for their contributions to making our hospitals high-reliability facilities that focus on patient-centered care.

The Lown Institute Has Recognized Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital Medical Centers For Excellence in Health Equity

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The Lown Institute has recognized Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital Medical Centers for excellence in health equity, receiving an “A” grade on the 2024-25 Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility.

Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital Medical Centers achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of community benefit, pay equity, and inclusivity out of more than 3,500 hospitals nationwide.

“Great care is only great if everyone can access it,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “We need hospitals to be strong community partners—and Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals are at the top of our list showing the way.”

The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the only ranking to combine health equity metrics and value of care alongside patient outcomes, for more than 2,700 acute care and 800 critical access hospitals nationwide—offering a holistic view of hospitals as total community partners. In the fifth annual rankings, the 2024-25 Lown Index evaluates hospitals on over 50 measures including novel metrics such as community benefit, racial inclusivity, and avoidance of overuse. Data sources include Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms. The full can be found on the Lown Index website.

The Lown Institute is an independent think tank advocating bold ideas for a just and caring system for health. Learn more at www.LownHospitalsIndex.org.

JHMC Nurses in Singapore

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Recently, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center nurses attended the Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress Sharing Insights, Advancing Care: Disseminating Nursing Research and Evidence for the Future in Singapore, Indonesia. Representing Jamaica Hospital was Sharon Wexler, PhD, RN, Nurse Scientist, Vik Singh, MS, RN, Director of Nursing, Annessa Madraymootoo-Ramdial, MSN, RN, Rohan Sumrah, MS, RN, Clinical Nurse Leaders, and Shiv Kumari Santram, MS, RN, Nurse Manager.

Sigma Theta Tau International Nurses Honor Society was founded in 1922 by six nursing students. It became the first US organization to fund nursing research. With membership being by invitation only, Sigma has more than 100,000 active members who reside in more than 100 countries. Throughout the world, there are roughly 600 chapters at more than 700 institutions of higher education. Jamaica Medical Center affiliates with Pace University Omega Delta Chapter of Sigma. Sigma has always recognized the value of scholarship and excellence in nursing practice.

The Research Congress was attended by 1,026 attendees representing 47 countries and 185 Honor Society Chapters. 65% of the attendees have a doctoral degree. There were 1,039 educational sessions.

At the Research Congress, the representatives from Jamaica Hospital presented the poster “Clinical Nurse Leader: An Innovative Solution to Facilitating Excellence at the Bedside”. The premise of the poster and presentation was to discuss the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. The role was introduced by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in 2003, the first new nursing role in over 35 years. The CNL assumes accountability for patient-care outcomes through the assimilation and application of evidence-based information to design, implement, and evaluate patient-care processes and models of care delivery. The CNL is a provider and manager of care, at the point of care, to individuals and cohorts of patients anywhere healthcare is delivered. The poster was curated by Sharon Wexler, PhD, RN, Nurse Scientist, Kathleen Karsten, PhD, RN, and Susan Iovino, DNP, RN.

In addition to the poster and presentation, this initiative was accepted for publication in the November 2024 issue of Nursing Management, titled, Transforming Care at the Bedside: The Role of the Clinical Nurse Leader.

Congratulations to the nursing team for this amazing achievement.

Congratulations to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for Earning the ACR Lung Cancer Screening Designation

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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology.

The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary program recognizing facilities committed to providing safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer.

To receive this elite distinction, facilities must be accredited by the ACR in computed tomography in the chest module and undergo a rigorous assessment of their lung cancer screening protocol and infrastructure. Procedures in place for follow-up patient care, such as counseling and smoking cessation programs, are also required.

Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cancer killer – taking the lives of more people each year than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. That’s why the Jamaica Hospital Lung Cancer Screening Program is committed to improving the morbidity and mortality associated with lung cancer. Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography scans, and appropriate follow-up care, significantly reduces lung cancer deaths. Jamaica Hospital’s Lung Cancer Screening Program offers screening with an LDCT chest scan for high-risk individuals who are aged 50-80 years old, are current smokers or those who have quit within the past 15 years, have a tobacco smoking history of at least 20 pack years, and are asymptomatic with no signs or symptoms suggestive of lung cancer.

Congratulations to the Jamaica Hospital Lung Cancer Screening Program on receiving this outstanding recognition from the ACR, the gold standard in imaging.

For more information about the Lung Cancer Screening Center designation, visit: acr.org/Quality-Safety/Lung-Cancer-Screening-Center.

Congratulations To The MediSys Health Network’s SEIP Award Winners

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Congratulations to the MediSys Health Network’s Safety Excellence in Infection Prevention (SEIP) award winners.

The SEIP award recognizes employees who contribute to the success of infection control initiatives.

The criteria for the award are:

S: Surpasses above and beyond expected job responsibilities related to infection control.

E: Enforce actions that support infection prevention best practices.

I: I do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

P: Performs awesome acts of safety related to infection prevention.

We thank the following team members for leading by example and doing their part to reduce the risk of infection transmissions:

1. David Denobrega, Security Officer- Jamaica Hospital

2. Tatiana Giraldo, CNM- Ambulatory Care- Flushing Hospital

The MediSys Health Network cultivates a culture of safety by prioritizing infection control and prevention. All employees have an important part to play in preventing the spread of infections, and everyone’s contribution to safety is highly valued.

Congratulations To The MediSys Health Network’s CARE Award Recipient

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The CARE Award program recognizes employees who receive positive written remarks from patients or their loved ones after receiving high-quality and compassionate care.

The criteria for the award are:

C: Compassion- Through listening, identifying patient vulnerabilities, and conveying empathy.

A: Advocacy-Ensuring quality care is given and the safety of the patients and environment is maintained.

R: Respect-Greeting or speaking to others in a kind and respectful way.

E: Engagement- Making individuals feel valued, important, and recognized.

Please join us in congratulating:

Tang Tran – Jamaica Hospital

We thank Tang for his contributions to making our network a high-reliability organization that focuses on patient-centered care.

U.S. News & World Report Names Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Among Best Hospitals 2024-2025 as High Performing

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The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their healthcare providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.

U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care, and patient experience.

“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘High Performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.”

To calculate the Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News evaluated each hospital’s performance on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from millions of records provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This year, among other methodology refinements, U.S. News incorporated new data on care provided to patients with Medicare Advantage insurance and on care provided to outpatients, nearly doubling the number of patients included in its annual data analysis. The Procedures & Conditions ratings are based entirely on objective quality measures.

Congratulations to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center on this remarkable recognition from U.S. News & World Report.