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University of Rochester Medical Center improves care using comprehensive medication management
URMC embedded clinical pharmacists in 10 primary care practice sites and used comprehensive medication management to optimize medication regimens and improve disease control.
New report from Healthcare Association of New York State committee identifies COVID-19 lessons learned in New York hospitals
A new report from the Healthcare Association of New York State’s (HANYS) Statewide Steering Committee on Quality Initiatives, “COVID-19 Lessons Learned in New York’s Hospitals,” used multiple performance improvement methodologies to identify risks and opportunities in current structures, processes and outcomes at New York hospitals amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Montefiore Nyack Hospital enhances patient experience
Montefiore Nyack is committed to improving patient experience, offering a gourmet meal to help patients celebrate special occasions even when they’re in the hospital.
Glens Falls Hospital streamlines post-ED stroke care
The hospital expanded its “door-to-treatment” quality improvement focus to include post-treatment workflow and implemented a “Code tPA” process,
HANYS recognizes Richard Gottfried and Kenneth Roberts with 2022 Distinguished Service Award
The Healthcare Association of New York State today honored New York State Assemblymember Richard Gottfried and longtime hospital executive Kenneth Roberts with the association’s 2022 Distinguished Service Award.
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills facilitates linguistically diverse communication
To address language barriers among their diverse patient population, they use a video-assisted interpreter tool which allows nurses and other staff to communicate in real-time with patients in their native language.
HANYS health equity initiative identifies three New York state target regions; kicks off “We Ask Because We Care” webinar series June 8
The Healthcare Association of New York State will be engaged in targeted health equity work in the North Country, Mohawk/Hudson Valley and downstate (Bronx and Queens) regions under its Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grant-funded initiative, Advancing Healthcare Excellence and Inclusion. AHEI’s first educational series will begin June 8.
MediSys Health Network prioritizes staff well-being
Their multi-pronged approach to support their team’s mental and emotional well-being includes staff wellness stations, wellness rounds, aromatherapy and handmade affirmation cards and wellness groups.
Rochester Regional Health provides timely community-wide COVID-19 updates
Through partnership with community and faith groups, particularly those disproportionately affected by COVID-19, Rochester Regional Health is providing timely and relevant information to support informed decision-making.
New York hospitals implement person-centered care practices, earn international recognition
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital and St. Barnabas Hospital recently earned Certification in Person-Centered Care from Planetree International with support from HANYS.
Saratoga Hospital Medical Group bolsters pain management in primary care
Saratoga Hospital's new interdisciplinary pain team supports primary care providers with opioid risk mitigation and utilization, pain regimen optimization and chronic pain stabilization.
