MediSys Health Network Earns Gold

The MediSys Health Network received national recognition and multiple gold awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) for providing outstanding heart health and stroke care.

Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline put the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs, MediSys qualified for the awards by demonstrating its commitment to improving quality care.

This year, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center earned the American Heart Association’s:

  • Get With The Guidelines®-Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes, for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).
  • Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award, for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
  • Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award, for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes.

Flushing Hospital Medical Center also earned the AHA’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for providing optimal and life-saving care for heart attack and stroke patients. The hospital earned the award by adhering to the latest research-based clinical practices to support better outcomes for patients.

Both hospitals are proud to receive the highest-level awards from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® and Mission: Lifeline® EMS programs.

“These awards show the MediSys Health Network’s commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care,” said Donald Lloyd-Jones, chair of the American Heart Association Quality Oversight Committee and chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. “By following the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols, MediSys can help realize our shared vision of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and communities.”

Congratulations To The MediSys Health Network’s SEIP Award Winners

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. Diana Masabanda, CNM SICU- Jamaica Hospital

2. Esther Kim, RN-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 Winners

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. Dr. Samantha Gordo, Radiology – Jamaica Hospital
2. Robert Taveras, Security Officer- 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 team members and contributing to our goal of being a high-reliability network.

Congratulations To The MediSys Health Network’s CARE Award Recipients

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 valued, important, and recognized.

Please join us in congratulating:

1. MICU Team – Jamaica Hospital

2. Dr. Bruce Radachowsky- Jamaica Hospital

3. Security Department Team-  Jamaica Hospital

4. Eric Fernandez – Flushing Hospital

5. Robert Brodie- Flushing Hospital

6. Veda Seepersad – Flushing Hospital

7. Portia Morris- Flushing Hospital

8. Taramattie Racktoo – Flushing Hospital

9. Hasia Pitter, RN – Flushing Hospital

10. Margaret Hoffman – Flushing Hospital

11. Ana Labuz – Flushing Hospital

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

 

Congratulations To The MediSys Health Network’s SEIP Award Winners

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 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. Mechelle Webb, RN- Jamaica Hospital

2. Frances Dasilva- Manager of Admitting -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

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 Deral Hutchinson, Respiratory Therapist-Jamaica Hospital on his Good Catch.

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

Congratulations To The MediSys Health Network’s CARE Award Recipients

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 valued, important, and recognized.

Please join us in congratulating:

1. Mathew Cardona, RN – Jamaica Hospital

2. Jennifer Barnett, FNP Jamaica Hospital

3. Dr. Lea Gance- Jamaica Hospital

4. Damian Stephen- Jamaica Hospital

5. Dr. Osamah Al-Mando – Jamaica Hospital

6. Dr. Kimberly Segovia – Jamaica Hospital

7. Kyap Yeshikhay, RN – Jamaica Hospital

8. Dr. Phillip Ulyanovskiy- Jamaica Hospital

9. Dr. Karen Benabou – Jamaica Hospital

10. Sharmin Khanom, RN – Jamaica Hospital

11. Naomi Maco, RN – Jamaica Hospital

12. Develyn Greene – Flushing Hospital

13. Carol Forigua, RN – Flushing Hospital

14. Yan Fang Wang, RN – Flushing Hospital

15. Dr. Jessie Karten – Flushing Hospital

16. Valerie Brown – Flushing Hospital

17. Dr. Emily Rados – Flushing Hospital

18. Xiao Ping You, RN – Flushing Hospital

19. Zhihe Zhou, RN – Flushing Hospital

20. Sachwinder Kaur, RN – Flushing Hospital

21. Glenda Domantay, RN – Flushing Hospital

22. Rafael Escamilla – Flushing Hospital

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

The MediSys Health Network Launches New Healthcare App

The MediSys Health Network is pleased to announce the launch of its new application and comprehensive patient platform, MediSys Connect.

The MediSys Connect app is an ideal companion for patient health. The app is integrated with an intuitive platform that gives patients a smooth and hassle-free experience, allowing them to manage their healthcare conveniently from their mobile devices.

With MediSys Connect, patients can seamlessly search for healthcare providers and schedule their appointments in just a few clicks.  The platform’s Find-A-Doctor feature offers a wide selection of providers, with over 100 specialties to choose from. Patients can also utilize a messaging tool within the app to securely and directly communicate with their physicians.

Other key tools allow patients to:

  • View test results
  • View medication lists
  • Request medication refills
  • Stay informed about past and upcoming appointments
  • eCheck-in for upcoming appointments
  • Enroll for paperless statements
  • View billing account summaries and statements
  • View signed and scanned documents
  • Manage payments
  • Effortlessly retrieve medical records.

In addition to these user-friendly tools, MediSys Connect provides access to newsletters and podcasts. Here, patients can stay informed by reading articles or listening to trusted healthcare experts discuss a variety of medical and lifestyle topics.

The MediSys Health Network encourages patients to download the MediSys Connect app and explore the state-of-the-art features.

Whether you’re a guest user, a Medisys Connect member, or have a MyChart account, the platform is easy to navigate and is designed to provide a positive and personalized healthcare experience.  Information provided on the platform is available in multiple languages to help members of the network’s culturally diverse patient population manage their health.

New users can download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play. They can sign up by providing their name, birth date, and address. MyChart users can download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play and log in with their existing credentials from MyChart.

Congratulations To The MediSys Health Network’s SEIP Award Winners

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 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. Claudette Williams, CNM MICU- Jamaica Hospital

2. Gillian Ferguson-St Omer, Lead Systems Analyst -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 Winners

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. Shakira Turner. Transport – Jamaica Hospital
2. Teyanah Cleve, RN- Jamaica  Hospital
3. Eddie Cepeda, CPHT, Pharmacy Technician- Flushing Hospital
4. Patrick Wu, PharmD, On-Duty Pharmacist-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 team members and contributing to our goal of being a high-reliability network.