Greater New York Hospital Association

What exactly is #PatientSafety culture? It’s an organization’s shared perceptions, beliefs, values, and attitudes that influence actions and behaviors to minimize harm. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bLQH0l #PSAW25

It's Patient Safety Awareness Week! We believe creating a culture of safety is critical to improving overall health care quality. For more info on how we help hospitals with #PatientSafety efforts, visit our Safety Culture Survey Initiative program page: https://bit.ly/4bLQH0l

You can help stop measles from continuing to spread and causing potentially serious illness – please share this message from NYS DOH Commissioner James McDonald, MD, and get your children up to date on required measles vaccination. https://bit.ly/4ibpQNi

Helen Brooke Taussig’s pioneering work on “blue baby” syndrome led to the development of the first successful open-heart surgery technique in the 1940s. #WomensHistoryMonth

Yesterday we dove deep into the updated NYC Hospital Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Notification Program with New York City Fire Department, hospital emergency managers and clinicians, and city agency partners. Thank you to everyone who joined us to review the changes to the MCI plan and discuss operational considerations for MCIs. Your participation is key to our city's safety! ????

Yesterday, GNYHA visited SBH Health System to learn how SBH addresses health-related social needs and encourages wellness. We had a great time learning about nutrition, essential cooking skills, and food security in the SBH Teaching Kitchen and rooftop garden. Thank you for having us! ??

Artwork of the Month ??: "Ramen Girl" Submitted by: NYU Langone Health This digital art was created by Jaewon Jung, MD. Dr. Jung uses imagery of a girl holding up a lifeless version of herself to depict how health care professionals often ponder their own and others' mortality.

We were thrilled to have Kara Oleyn, SVP of Intealth & Executive Dir. of ECFMG, share her expertise on international medical graduates with us yesterday. ????

If you've had a heart attack or other heart problem, cardiac rehabilitation can dramatically improve recovery and help build heart-healthy habits. Learn more about how cardiac rehab can help heal your heart. #HeartMonth

Almost 50% of Americans have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for #HeartDisease: high #BloodPressure, high blood #cholesterol, or smoking. You can control these risk factors—learn how. #HeartMonth https://bit.ly/3Q2fX8s