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 role responsibilities as it relates 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.  Samantha McFarlane, RN, Surgical ICU- Jamaica Hospital

2. Vedautie Seepersad, Assistant Head Nurse, 3 North 2 Med Surg– Flushing Hospital

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

The Good Catch award program recognizes MediSys Health Network employees who go above and beyond to ensure the safety of our patients.

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 the following employees on their Good Catch:

1. Diana Sanchez, Patient Advocate, Person-Centered Services- Jamaica Hospital
2. Ana Petrakis, RN, CDU Department- Flushing Hospital
3. Beena Joseph, MD, CDU Department -Flushing Hospital

By identifying a problem before it became a patient safety issue, our awardees have helped our hospitals provide patients with excellent care. We thank them for being exemplary members of our team 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 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-Ensure 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-Make individuals feel that they are valued, important, and recognized.

Please join us in congratulating:

1. Nicole Machac, MD, Physician Obstetrics and Gynecology- Jamaica Hospital
2. Dmitry Fridman, MD, Ph.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology-Jamaica Hospital
3. Miltiadis Pitsos, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology- Jamaica Hospital
4. Rhonda Davis, Hostess-Jamaica Hospital
5. Patricia Spencer, CNA- Flushing Hospital
6. Anjana Thomas, RN- Flushing Hospital
7. Caroline Nichols, RN- Flushing Hospital

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

We are pleased to announce that Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has been ranked number two in New York for surgical care by Healthgrades in 2023. Additionally, our hospital is the top-ranked hospital in Queens County for surgical care and has also received recognition for being among the top 5% in the nation for this area of expertise.

To determine this year’s rankings, Healthgrades evaluated clinical performance for nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide focusing on 18 key specialties across a mix of chronic, urgent, and surgical specialty areas.

Hospitals recognized as among the top five in their states by Healthgrades are providing patients with consistently better-than-expected clinical outcomes.

Jamaica Hospital offers a wide range of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services. Our surgeons utilize cutting-edge techniques and sophisticated instrumentation to deliver the best possible outcomes. Jamaica Hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality care to our community and our pursuit of clinical excellence is reflected in our many achievements. We are proud to have earned the distinction of being ranked number two in New York for surgical care.

“Being recognized as one of the top 5 in New York for Surgical Care is a tremendous achievement that speaks to MediSys Health Network’s ongoing commitment to high-quality care. Hospitals receiving a #2 ranking in their state have a proven track record of delivering superior outcomes for the patients in their community,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science, Healthgrades. Bowman added, “For almost 25 years, our mission has been to provide consumers with clear and accessible information to make more informed healthcare decisions. Patients can feel confident knowing that they have access to top-ranked care for Surgical Care at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

Jamaica Hospital also received the 2023 America’s 250 Best Hospitals award from Healthgrades.  The award places our organization in the top 5% of hospitals in the country for overall clinical performance.

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 role responsibilities as it relates 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. Alice Dunatov, BA, RN, CPHQ, Assistant Director, Performance Improvement- Jamaica Hospital

2. Anne Marie Denicola, Entrance Temperature Screener– Flushing Hospital

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

The Good Catch award program recognizes MediSys Health Network employees who go above and beyond to ensure the safety of our patients.

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 the following employees on their Good Catch:

1. Jenifer Pagaduan, RN, Ambulatory Surgery- Jamaica Hospital
2. Gerry McSloy, Plant Operations- Jamaica Hospital
3. Anslem Franklin, Food Services- Jamaica Hospital

By identifying a problem before it became a patient safety issue, our awardees have helped our hospitals provide patients with excellent care. We thank them for being exemplary members of our team 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 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-Ensure 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-Make individuals feel that they are valued, important, and recognized.

Please join us in congratulating:

1. Racheal Omole, RN, Labor and Delivery -Jamaica Hospital
2. Grace Rances, RN, Labor and Delivery -Jamaica Hospital
3. Dr. Peter Lap Kei Wong, Physician, OB/GYN- Jamaica 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 proud to announce that it is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2023, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. This achievement puts Jamaica Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance across the most common conditions and procedures. This is the fourth consecutive year Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is among America’s Best.

Healthgrades evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 31 of the most common conditions and procedures at nearly 4,500 hospitals across the country to identify the top-performing hospitals. 

Being named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals is an achievement that speaks to  Jamaica Hospital’s commitment to providing its patients and community with high-quality healthcare. The distinction of being one of America’s Best is among several achievements earned by the hospital for clinical excellence and high performance in a wide range of services.  Jamaica Hospital received four 2023 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospitals awards in recognition of the treatment and care provided to patients diagnosed with heart failure, COPD, diabetes, and stroke.  Healthgrades also ranked Jamaica Hospital among the top five hospitals in New York for surgical care in 2023.

“We’re proud to recognize Jamaica Hospital Medical Center as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2023,” said Brad Bowman MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “As one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center consistently delivers better-than-expected outcomes for the patients in their community and is setting a high national standard for clinical excellence.”

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 role responsibilities as it relates 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. Edwin Narvas, Storekeeper- Jamaica Hospital
2. Navdeep Kaur, BSN, RN, 4 North 1– Flushing Hospital

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

The new Pediatric Ophthalmology Center at Jamaica Hospital is officially open. Construction of the state-of-the-art facility and the purchase of equipment was made possible thanks to a generous donation of $1 million from Maspeth Federal Savings.

Jamaica Hospital provides quality healthcare to an underserved community, this includes much-needed
vision services to children who have limited access to comprehensive ophthalmologic care. By creating
a dedicated ophthalmology center for children, the hospital aims to address the lack of access to care
and other healthcare disparities that impact its community.

The need for a comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology service is reflected in current statistics. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 4 preschool-aged children and
approximately 6.8% of children younger than 18 years old in the United States has undiagnosed or
untreated vision problems. These numbers are amplified in communities that encounter disparities in
receiving optimal healthcare. Children who reside in underserved communities are found to be nearly
twice at risk for developing eye disorders when compared to those who live in neighborhoods that are
supplied with sufficient health services.

“We are thrilled to have a center of excellence in pediatric ophthalmology in Queens County. This center
will allow us to provide cutting-edge technology and treatment to our youngest patients,” shared Dr.
Julia Shulman, Chairperson of Ophthalmology at Jamaica Hospital. The newly constructed 2900 sq ft
center consists of a modernly designed area waiting area, four spacious examination rooms, two testing
rooms, three consultation offices, and two charting workstations. Each room is equipped with amenities
to provide a comfortable environment for children.

Watch a recent news story about the pediatric eye center below: