Flushing Hospital Medical Center recently earned accreditation from SRC (Surgical Review Corporation) as a Center of Excellence in four areas of specialization: minimally invasive surgery, hernia surgery, minimally invasive gynecology, and robotic surgery. This accreditation recognizes Flushing Hospital’s commitment to and high standard of delivering quality patient care and safety.

SRC is an internationally recognized, nonprofit, patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and refining surgical care. SRC accredits the top hospitals, surgeons and health professionals worldwide that meet its proven standards. Receiving status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that Flushing Hospital has met nationally and internationally recognized standards. Not all organizations or healthcare providers pursue accreditation, and among those who do, not all meet the standards to earn it.

Healthcare facilities and surgeons seeking an SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure the applicant meets SRC’s proven standards and requirements. These requirements include surgical volumes, facility equipment, clinical pathways and standardized operating procedures, an emphasis on patient education and continuous quality assessment. Inspectors educate staff in the accredited departments on best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.

Earning the distinction as an SRC Center of Excellence is a testament to Flushing Hospital’s utilization of advanced surgical technologies, application of proven methodologies, and patient-centered approach to healthcare.

“We’re proud to recognize Flushing Hospital for its commitment to advancing and providing quality care for all patients,” said Gary M. Pratt, CEO of SRC. “This accreditation signals that this facility is among the best in this specialty and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.”

“Flushing Hospital has been designated a center of excellence in robotic, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, minimally invasive general surgery, bariatric, and hernia surgery. We recently underwent the rigorous Center of Excellence review and certification, providing our data and outcomes, and have demonstrated that we are among the best in the world. We are proud of our surgical team and look forward to continuing to provide the best care possible for our community,” said Dr. Noman Khan, Chairman of Robotic Surgery.

Flushing Hospital, a trusted healthcare institution in Queens, New York, excels in providing high-quality surgical care. In addition to receiving accreditation as an SRC Center of Excellence, Flushing Hospital has received a Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence award from Healthgrades. The hospital is also accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), which recognizes that Flushing Hospital meets the highest quality standards for patient safety and quality of care. The hospital also boasts a high-performing robotic surgery division. Robotic surgeons at Flushing Hospital are board-certified or board-approved and have performed countless procedures with outstanding success rates.

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. Julianna DiPietro, ID Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Jamaica Hospital

2. Vedautie Seepersad, Assistant Head Nurse, 2N2 Med Surg – 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. Torrie Pinheiro, RN – Jamaica Hospital

2. Sheena Chatoo – Jamaica Hospital

3 . Mary Berkery, RN-  Flushing Hospital

4. Sergina Payan, CNA – Flushing Hospital

5. Tannisha Bridget, RN- Flushing Hospital

6. Veda Seepersad, RN – 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 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. Dr. Usman Shoaib IMCU Director – Jamaica Hospital

2. Dr. Shivangi Desai Resident, Medicine- 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.

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. Patrick Maughn, MRI Tech, Radiology- Jamaica Hospital
2. Ebony Jackson, Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory – Jamaica Hospital
3. Maria Cristina Bacareza, Registered Nurse, SICU-Jamaica Hospital
4. Armelle Delva, Registered Nurse, SICU- Jamaica Hospital
5. Kimberly Akhan, RN, Recovery Room- Flushing Hospital

By identifying problems before they became patient safety issues, our awardees have helped our hospitals provide excellent care to patients. 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. Sherly Abraham, RN – Jamaica Hospital

2. Charistian Cayemitte, RN – Jamaica Hospital

3 . Dr. Yeon Joo-Saxton – Jamaica Hospital

4. Jung Kim, RN – Jamaica Hospital

5. Marisa Mohr, RN – Jamaica Hospital

6. Roshanie Mahadeo, RN – Jamaica Hospital

7. Johann Toledo, RN – Jamaica Hospital

8. Harpal Singh, RN – Jamaica Hospital

9. Dr. James Mrynard -Jamaica Hospital

10. Tongwei Zhang Assistant, PT – Flushing Hospital

11. Dang Lama, RN – Flushing Hospital

12. Carmelee Banton-Levell, CNA- Flushing Hospital

13. Carmelle Joseph, CNA- Flushing Hospital

14. Suzette Douglas, CNA – Flushing Hospital

15. Maria Salvador, CNA – Flushing Hospital

16. Leah Gulbe, RN  – Flushing Hospital 

17. Jenny Zheng, RN -Flushing Hospital

18. Adrienne Diaz, RN – Flushing Hospital

19. Erica Yan, RN – Flushing Hospital

20. Elsy Jose, AHN- Flushing Hospital

21. Julyi Kim, RN- Flushing Hospital

22. Jin Fang Yang, RN- Flushing Hospital

23. Xiao You, RN – Flushing Hospital

24. Esmeralda Wills, RN – 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 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. Atia Batla, 4 South RN- Jamaica Hospital

2. Susan Dlugunovch, 2N1 RN- 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.

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. Tiara Jeudi, CNM MH3 – Jamaica Hospital
2. Kena Aranet, SICU RN – Jamaica Hospital
3. Carlos Payan, SICU PIR -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.

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. Tejas Patel – Jamaica Hospital

2. Ronald Julien – Jamaica Hospital

3 . Monanilima Philips – Jamaica Hospital

4. Mary Rose Galvez- Jamaica Hospital

5. Jennifer James – Jamaica Hospital

6. Brandon Ramnarain – Jamaica Hospital

7. Zahidul Islam – Jamaica Hospital

8. Winston Labriel – Jamaica Hospital

9. Aurela Mile -Jamaica 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 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. Anne Soriano- Jamaica Hospital

2. Avrille Hall – Jamaica Hospital

3. Rosalie Stamp- Jamaica Hospital

4. Tongwei Zhang, Assistant Physical Therapist – 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.