Good Catch awardees receive recognition and a certificate of excellence for their efforts in preventing accidents. 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 the following employees on their Good Catch:

1. Leyette Howard, PCA – Jamaica Hospital
2. Josh Doobay, PCA- Jamaica Hospital
3. Mahadeo Roshanie, RN -Jamaica Hospital
4. William Campanella, RN – Flushing Hospital
5. Carol Forigua, RN -Flushing Hospital
6. Mohammed Konate, Security Department -Flushing Hospital

By identifying problems before they became patient-safety issues, our awardees have helped our hospitals provide excellent patient care. We thank them for being exemplary team members and contributing to our goal of being a high-reliability network.

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 best practices in infection prevention.

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 transmission:

1. Renrick Hutchinson, Lab Tech – Jamaica Hospital

2. Alisa Palomino Gonzalez- Nurse Attendance- Flushing Hospital

The MediSys Health Network cultivates a culture of safety by prioritizing infection control and prevention. All employees play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections, and their contributions to safety are highly valued.

The CARE Award program recognizes employees who receive positive written remarks from patients or their families for providing 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. Sanjit Konda, MD – Jamaica Hospital

2. Antonietta Morisco, MD – Jamaica Hospital

3 . Nicholas Licciardello, PA-  Jamaica Hospital

4. Roni Schweer, PA – Jamaica Hospital

5. Lynn Velazquez, PT – Jamaica Hospital

6. Melody James, Social Worker- Flushing Hospital

7. Benjamin Goodfriend, MD -Flushing Hospital 

8. Alisa Palomino- Gonzalez, CNA – Flushing Hospital

9. Nicole Csatari, RN – Flushing Hospital 

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

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is pleased to announce that its Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) has earned a gold Beacon Award for Excellence, and its Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), a silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve unit outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards. Units that earn this annual award with a gold, silver, or bronze designation meet specific criteria established by AACN that represent the characteristics and components of the unit environment that nurses can influence to achieve nursing excellence.

A gold designation signifies the highest achievement, indicating that a unit meets national benchmarks in leadership, staffing, communication, learning, and evidence-based practice. Jamaica Hospital’s SICU is the only unit in New York City to earn gold for 2025. The hospital received a gold award within its first year of applying, which is highly unusual. The silver designation was awarded to 14 units in New York State, including Jamaica Hospital’s MICU.

This is a significant achievement as more than 575 units from around the country applied for the award. This accomplishment would not have been possible without extensive participation from physicians and support staff, and by including staff satisfaction surveys, in addition to data analysis.

AACN President Rebekah Marsh, BSN, RN, CCRN, applauds the commitment of the caregivers at Jamaica Hospital for working together to meet and exceed the high standards set forth by the Beacon Award for Excellence to achieve a gold and silver level designation. These dedicated healthcare professionals join other members of our exceptional community of nurses, who set the standard for optimal patient care.

“The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes caregivers in outstanding units whose consistent and systematic approach to evidence-based care optimizes patient outcomes,” Marsh said. “Units that receive this national recognition serve as role models to others on their journey to excellent patient and family care.”

Jamaica Hospital’s SICU and MICU are proud to have received the distinction of gold and silver Beacon Units. This achievement highlights the high-quality, compassionate healthcare provided to critically ill patients across both units. “The Beacon Award validates the efforts of an entire team. It is a testament to their hard work, high-quality care, and dedication to a healthy, collaborative work environment. I’m proud and privileged to be associated with such remarkable individuals,” said Susan Iovino, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Nursing, at Jamaica Hospital.

The Beacon Award for Excellence gold and silver designations are for three years, with an annual review. Jamaica Hospital plans to apply for its Cath Lab and is highly confident that this unit can also achieve a Beacon Award.

Good Catch awardees receive recognition and a certificate of excellence for their efforts in preventing accidents. 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 the following employees on their Good Catch:

1. Falaurie Bastien, RN – Jamaica Hospital
2. Bikram Totaram, PCA – Jamaica Hospital
3. Filamae Corpuz, RN -Jamaica Hospital
4. Alwyn Spencer, PCA – Jamaica Hospital

By identifying problems before they became patient-safety issues, our awardees have helped our hospitals provide excellent patient care. We thank them for being exemplary team members and contributing to our goal of being a high-reliability network.

The CARE Award program recognizes employees who receive positive written remarks from patients or their families for providing 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. Jonathan Kruh, MD – Jamaica Hospital

2. Ophthalmology Clinic – Jamaica Hospital

3 . Donald Doukas, MD-  Flushing Hospital

4. Palliative Department & 3 West – Flushing Hospital

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

The Jamaica Hospital Ambulatory Care Center is excited to announce that it has relocated several of its specialty departments to a brand-new, modern space at 132-47 Metropolitan Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11418.

The following specialty services have moved to this location: general surgery, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), plastic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, vascular surgery, urology, and wound care.

The new site, which spans 6,468 square feet, has been designed to enhance comfort, accessibility, and support for all patients. It features 15 examination rooms, a modern layout, and a range of amenities.

The hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Patients can schedule an appointment by calling (718) 301-0720.

Jamaica Hospital thanks its patients for trusting the organization with their care and looks forward to welcoming them at the new location.

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 best practices in infection prevention.

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 transmission:

1. Sajith Panakal, PT – Jamaica Hospital

2. Pedro Degante, Dennis Multari, Kayon Glave, Printing & Mail Services – Flushing Hospital

The MediSys Health Network cultivates a culture of safety by prioritizing infection control and prevention. All employees play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections, and their contributions to safety are highly valued.

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 best practices in infection prevention.

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 transmission:

1. Rowell Ong, Assistant Head Nurse – Jamaica Hospital

2. Vivianne Beltrand, Language Assistance Program Coordinator- Flushing Hospital

The MediSys Health Network cultivates a culture of safety by prioritizing infection control and prevention. All employees play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections, and their contributions to safety are highly valued.