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National Nurses Month Special: Saluting Years of Dedicated Service
May 11, 2022–This year, in celebration of National Nurses Month, VNSNY honors—and thanks— all of the nurses whose hard work and dedication make such a vital and colossal contribution, and difference, to the lives of our patients, clients and members across the organization. As a special highlight, Frontline spoke to the longest-serving nurses in each part of the organization. Click on their names to go directly to their stories or just scroll here to read them all! Myrna Agosto Susan Banner Myra Cohen Eloise Goldberg Lisa Miller Elisabeth Regis Karen Terry Betty Velez Nancy Washburn Deborah Wilson Myrna Agosto, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Queens/Brooklyn Mobile Crisis Unit, Behavioral Health — 33 years at VNSNY “I see the possibilities.” As a psychiatric nurse practitioner in the Queens/Brooklyn Mobile Crisis Unit, Myrna Agosto spends her days working with vulnerable patients at very difficult times in their lives. “Typically, we’ll get a referral
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When HHA Sharon Davis Referred Andrea Wilson to Become an HHA…
April 5, 2023–It Was a Win-Win! Sharon Got an Employee Referral Bonus, and Andrea Got HHA Training—and the Perfect Weekend Job! One of the best ways that VNS Health hires home health aides and clinicians is through referrals from our own team members. All referrals are welcome—whether you’re referring a relative, a friend, a colleague you used to work with, or even a casual acquaintance. As you’ll see in the following story, it’s easy to refer someone. While bonus amounts vary depending on the position and location of the job, if you refer a home health aide you could receive a bonus for as much as $500! To learn more and to find out how to make a referral, click here. The Team Members: Sharon Davis, Home Health Aide, Queens Andrea Wilson, Weekend Home Health Aide, Brooklyn The Backstory: Sharon: Andrea and I met about 20 years ago, when our children were
Minority Nurse Spotlights Esther Conteh as a Champion of Nursing Diversity
March 29, 2023–
Queens Voice Features Story From HHA Supervisor Jorene Peters on the Importance of Supporting New Team Members, with HHA Jasmin Fearon
March 28, 2023–
Currently, a Patient’s Sepsis History Is Invisible to Home Care Clinicians. Our Research Center Wants to Change That.
March 16, 2023–Sepsis is a dangerous condition that kills several hundred thousand Americans annually. It occurs when the body’s own immune system responds to an infection with a massive overreaction. Some 1.4 million sepsis survivors are discharged from U.S. hospitals each year, and about 40% of these patients end up back in the hospital within 90 days due to reinfection or lingering effects of the sepsis episode. Making the Case for a New “Sepsis Aftercare” ICD Code To improve outcomes for sepsis patients following hospital discharge, earlier this month, researchers from our VNS Health Center for Home Care Policy & Research and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing met with a committee of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to make the case for adding a new “Sepsis aftercare” diagnostic code to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) listing. The researchers’ recommendation was based on what they discovered when
How Well Do You Know Our Founder, Lillian Wald? Take Our Quiz!
March 10, 2023–Lillian Wald was born on this day, March 10, in 1867. How well do you know the founder of our organization? Take our Lillian Wald Birthday Quiz and find out!
Social Work Team Members Share How They Make A Difference!
March 6, 2023–March is Social Work Month. At VNS Health, our social work team consists of social workers, counselors, care managers and social service team members. In honor of the month and the excellent care they provide, we asked a few of them… “How do you make a difference in your patients, members, and clients’ lives?” To VNS Health’s more than 350 social work team members, Happy Social Work Month and thank you!
Jasmin and Jorene: An Employee Appreciation Day Story
March 3, 2023–Today is Employee Appreciation Day. Observed on the first Friday in March, Employee Appreciation Day is an annual event that highlights the importance of employers giving thanks or recognition to their employees. At VNS Health, of course, we’re grateful to our team members 365 days a year—you are the lifeblood of the organization. Still, it’s a perfect day to express the gratitude that we sense all around us—not just from managers to employees, but to each other. Meet Jasmin Fearon, a new home health aide based in Queens, and her supervisor Jorene Peters—a pair who perfectly exemplify the spirit of the day! Jasmin Fearon, Home Health Aide, Personal Care, Queens “I’m from Jamaica originally. I went on to live in the Cayman Islands where I worked in elder care for 14 years, so I was used to being busy all the time. When I moved to the United States, I
What Does a Pivot Look Like at VNS Health in 2023? “20 Minutes with Dan” Takes a look!
February 13, 2023–In this year’s first episode, CEO Dan Savitt examines how pivots and unlocking new ways of thinking are key as we continue to shape the future of our organization. To learn more about some notable VNS Health pivots—and to watch a special cameo appearance by Lillian Wald and a special blast-from-the-past Batmobile 180—click here below to view the full episode! On-the-Go Segments Introduction Pivot Power Health Care Transformation Pivot Stories VNS Health Pivot History with Lillian Wald Hi-Five With the Chat Room Team
VNS Health Team Members in the News: January Highlights!
February 3, 2023–Starting the year off on a definite high note, the expertise and experience of VNS Health team members and leadership were front and center in the news this January. Highlights include: VNS Health Recognized for Innovative Leadership Making a Difference VNS Health CEO and President Dan Savitt was named to the annual 2023 City & State 2023 Health Care Power 100 List. The list showcases leaders in the health care field and sheds a light on these decision-makers in the medical world in New York, including prominent public officials, influential hospital and health care executives, heads of other nonprofit providers, union leaders, academics and an array of advocates and activists who take their case to Albany and City Hall. The 2023 ranking considers the legislative victories, newly launched initiatives, and other noteworthy developments from the past 12 months. The story notes Dan’s strong leadership throughout 2022, including the VNS