STAFF MATTERS
Update for Catskill Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers
May/June 2019
A Message From Our Leader
Jonathan Schiller
There’s a lot happening at Catskill Regional Medical Center, so it’s a great time to reflect upon our accomplishments. This summer, visitors to Catskill Regional will notice our continued, significant and positive changes, including physical renovations and the expansion of the emergency room at Grover M. Hermann Hospital, as well as national recognitions and community outreach.
The plans at Grover M. Hermann Hospital include the addition of several new rooms within the emergency department, along with new heating, ventilation and air conditioning, enhanced lighting and security, new flooring and new medical equipment. All of this will further enhance the patient experience, without any major disruptions to emergency services during construction. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year, and main lobby signage has been put up to direct patients and visitors to the emergency room location. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Catskill Regional with the Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD Plus with Honor Roll Elite Achievement Award. This means that our Hospital has seen continued success using Get With The Guidelines® Stroke programs, which include providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment to improve patient care outcomes. Congratulations, to everyone dedicated to this effort.
Grover M. Hermann Hospital has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the country for Quality and Patient Satisfaction. This is the fifth time that our Hospital has received these designations from the National Rural Health Association. Keep up the good work! As for community outreach, Catskill Regional and Orange Regional Medical Groups are offering a Measles Prevention Program to provide those concerned with the straight facts about measles. Medical Group staff are available to review patients’ medical histories – including vaccination records – to see if a previous MMR vaccination is still effective. If needed, they will administer vaccinations or boosters. The program is for adults, age 18+. Those who believe they are experiencing symptoms of measles, are asked to contact their primary care physicians or go to the emergency room. All employees of GHVHS Medical Group and GHVHS who are "well and worried", please contact employee health to review your concerns. As our population increases and we see more patients during these warmer months, I thank you in advance for your commitment to providing quality healthcare to our community. Be proud of our advancements, and continue to do your part toward our continuous enhancements. Sincerely,
Jonathan Schiller, CEO
Grover M. Hermann Hospital Named One of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the Country for a Fifth Year Grover M. Hermann Hospital has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the country for quality and patient satisfaction. This is the fifth time - that the Hospital has received these designations from the National Rural Health Association. Grover M. Hermann Hospital scored best among critical access hospitals, as determined by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Keep up the good work!
REMINDER: Callicoon Emergency Department Renovations Underway, Use Main Entrance