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.

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. Mariusz Baczewski, Radiology Tech- Jamaica Hospital
2. Travis Humes, PI Specialist – Jamaica  Hospital
3. Maritza Guerrero, Nursing Attendant – Flushing Hospital

Our awardees have proactively identified issues, enhancing patient safety and ensuring exceptional care in our hospitals. We sincerely appreciate their exemplary teamwork and contribution 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- 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. Mohsen Nouri – Jamaica Hospital

2. Chester Ragot – Jamaica Hospital

3.Mark Mrakovcic- Jamaica Hospital

4 .Dorothy Andre – Jamaica Hospital

5. 4 North 1 and 4 North 2-  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 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. Fazila Colon, RN- Jamaica Hospital

2.Rosaleea Stamp, RN – Jamaica Hospital

3. Teyanah Cleve, RN- Jamaica Hospital

4. Joseph Phabienne, RN – Jamaica Hospital

5. Paul Kim, RN – Jamaica Hospital

6. Rigzin Tamang, RN- Jamaica Hospital

7. Marissa Mohr, RN – Jamaica Hospital

8. Isolyn Wilson, RN – Jamaica Hospital

9. Kirk Comrie, RN – Jamaica Hospital

10. Portia Morris-Austin, Clerk- 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.

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. John Medeiros, RN SICU – Jamaica Hospital
2. Ricardo Daniels, Ward Clerk Nursing Unit- ED – 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.

Congratulations to Flushing Hospital Medical Center’s OBGYN Sexual Reproductive Ambulatory Center for being designated as a New York State Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Friendly Practice by the New York State Department of Health.

The designation is for the next five years and indicates that the hospital is certified as baby-friendly for its outpatient services. The distinguished Baby-Friendly designation means that Flushing Hospital is committed to upholding the strict breastfeeding/chestfeeding and maternal care guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), while adhering to the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” and educate families to make informed decisions about infant feeding. The promotion and support of breastfeeding begin during preconception and continue through the prenatal and postpartum phases, encompassing the ongoing care of the pregnant person, the infant, and the family. Led by Lactation Coordinator Ario Pierre-Sutton of the Medisys Allure (Advancing Lactation Learning and Understanding in a Respectful Environment) Program, lactation consultants and interns can spend time with patients and teach nurses the best ways to help breastfeeding patients. The designation also allowed the hospital to upgrade lactation rooms and provide Mamava Lactation Pods to the pediatric center, where mothers can breastfeed safely.

Flushing Hospital Medical Center is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of New York’s parents and infants for the next five years and beyond.

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.Labor & Delivery – Jamaica Hospital

2. NICU – Jamaica Hospital

3.Shauna-Kay Black, Patient Advocate – Flushing Hospital

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

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. Oleksandr Yakovenko, Specialist Biomedical Engineering- Jamaica Hospital
2. Elizabeth Garcia-Melendez, MSN Director of Nursing ED – Jamaica  Hospital
3. Elias Panagiotakis, Manager of Biomedical Engineering – Jamaica Hospital
4. Kam-Ning Ou, RT -Jamaica Hospital
5. Magda Ortiz, Security Officer -Jamaica Hospital
6. Bickram Totaram, PCA – Jamaica Hospital
7. Cheryne Vanduyne, Nursing Attendant -Flushing Hospital
8. Charanjit Kaur, RN – 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.

On Wednesday, March 19^th, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center proudly opened its newly renovated inpatient pediatric unit.

When creating the new space, emphasis was placed on comfort, safety, and privacy. The unit, located on the 5^th floor of the hospital, is equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment and features 13 beds, including two isolation rooms complete with a HEPA filtration system.

Additionally, the pediatric unit is beautifully decorated with child-friendly murals to create a soothing environment and offers a family lounge, an open refreshment area for families, and a pediatric playroom, which will be staffed by a dedicated Child Life Specialist.

The pediatric unit is staffed by board-certified pediatricians, as well as experienced pediatric registered nurses and respiratory therapists. Jamaica Hospital also offers a wide variety of pediatric subspecialty services, including pediatric endocrinology, urology, pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, surgery, and neonatology, to provide comprehensive care for the children in the community.

Construction on the pediatric unit began in April of 2024 and was almost entirely completed by Jamaica Hospital’s in-house Engineering Department.  During construction, pediatric patients requiring admission were transferred to Flushing Hospital Medical Center, also part of the MediSys Health Network, where they received expert and compassionate care.

“This is an exciting day for the community and Jamaica Hospital,” stated Marge Lilienthal, Director of Nursing for Women & Children’s Services. The opening of this new unit reaffirms the hospital’s commitment to the care of children in our communities.  We now have a world-class facility for our doctors, nurses, and the rest of our health care team to deliver care.”