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Conference Highlights

Highlights from HANYS' 40th Annual Membership Conference:

A panel of business and health care leaders shares their perspective about navigating through changing times and an increasingly complex system. HANYS’ President Daniel Sisto touches on the themes of vision and integrity as part of his address at the 40th Annual Membership Conference. HANYS Board Chairman Michael Dowling presents 2008 Distinguished Service Awards to the New York Army National Guard 466th Area Medical Support Company, and to National Guard Physician Colonel Joan Sullivan. Colonel Jamie Green of the New York Army National Guard 466th Area Medical Support Company describes his unit’s activity in Iraq. Members of the New York Army National Guard 466th Area Medical Support Company accept the 2008 Distinguished Service Award from HANYS’ Chairman Michael Dowling. David Rosen, President of Medisys Health System accepts the 2008 Community Health Improvement Award on behalf of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. At left is Michael Dowling, HANYS Chairman. At right is David Kruczlnicki, President of Glens Falls Hospital. Performance Expert and Former Lead Solo of the Blue Angels, John Foley, describes his experience in the U.S. Navy and his framework for high performing organizations. Dr. Alec Thunderbird, Medical Director of North Shore University Hospital-Manhasset and Syosset Divisions receives the Honorable Mention for the 2008 Community Health Improvement Award. At left is Michael Dowling, HANYS Chairman. At right is David Kruczlnicki, President of Glens Falls Hospital. Members of the New York Army National Guard 466th Area Medical Support Company recite the Pledge of Allegiance at HANYS 40th Annual Membership Conference. Dr. Iris Jimenez-Hernandez, Executive Director, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center receives the Honorable Mention for the 2008 Community Health Improvement Award. At left is Michael Dowling, HANYS Chairman. At right is David Kruczlnicki, President of Glens Falls Hospital. Linda Janczak explains how Thompson Health has evolved into an award winning health care system that serves as a benchmark for other facilities. Susan Ullrich, Diabetes Program Director, accepts the 2008 Pinnacle Award for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (small hospitals category) on behalf of Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic. At left is Michael Dowling, HANYS Chairman. At right is Richard Ketcham, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brooks Memorial Hospital. Lori Evans, Cathy Gordon and David Liss discuss advances in Health IT in New York State. William Walsh, Executive Director, North Bronx Healthcare Network’s Jacobi Medical Center Behavioral Health Division accepts the 2008 Pinnacle Award for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (division or unit-based category). At left is Michael Dowling, HANYS Chairman. At right is Richard Ketcham, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brooks Memorial Hospital. HANYS’ Chairman Michael Dowling addresses the HANYS’ Board of Directors, officially kicking off the Annual Conference. Dr. Brian Koll, Associate Director of Infection Control at Beth Israel Medical Center, accepts the 2008 Pinnacle Award for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (large or multi-entity). At left is Michael Dowling, HANYS Chairman. At right is Richard Ketcham, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brooks Memorial Hospital. HANYS President Daniel Sisto addresses Board members. Jeffrey Weinberg, Vice President of Special Services at Staten Island University Hospital accepts the 2008 Pinnacle Award for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (large or multi-entity). At left is Michael Dowling, HANYS Chairman. At right is Richard Ketcham, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brooks Memorial Hospital. John O’Neil discusses innovations to move toward excellence in patient care and safety. Barbara Sullivan-Sicke, accepts the 2008 Distinguished Service Award on behalf of her sister, New York Army National Guard Colonel Joan Sullivan, M.D. Sharon Dunn introduces principles and methods of behavior based safety and shows how these strategic elements can be applied to achieve culture change in health care settings.

Program Materials

Understanding & Responding to Physicican Shortages: The New York State Perspective

Understanding & Responding to Physicican Shortages

The Call Pay Solution®
A Unique Compensation Strategy for Emergency Department On-Call Coverage

Safety as a Leader's First Promise

Getting Started with Lean Six Sigma at Thompson Health

Quality and Patient Safety: A CEO's Role

New York's Health IT Strategy: Ensuring Consumer Centric Health IT and that Quality and Efficiency Goals are Achieved

Urgent Care, Under Fire - The New York Army National Guard's 466th Area Medical Support Company's Experience in Iraq