First Person: Changing the Way We Respond to Errors Improves Patient Safety
Establishing a culture in which employees feel comfortable reporting safety events is one of the keys to achieving “zero harm” in health care because it allows hospitals to identify vulnerabilities in their care delivery systems. Recently, a safety event in Tennessee...
Security Staff Honored for Their Vital Role in Keeping Mount Sinai Safe
The Center for Stress, Resilience, and Personal Growth recently hosted a luncheon for the Mount Sinai Hospital security staff, honoring them for their vital role in keeping staff, visitors, and patients within The Mount Sinai Health System safe. More than 50 staff...
Debunking Common Myths About Spinal Cord Injuries
Among the top myths about people with spinal cord injuries are that they are to be pitied, that they always need help, and that they can’t lead independent and fulfilling lives. All of these were gently dispelled in a virtual talk led by Angela Riccobono, PhD,...
HOLA Volunteers Return to Help at Community Soup Kitchen
Members of HOLA, the Heritage of LatinX Alliance Employee Resource Group at Mount Sinai Health System, in April once again partnered with The Father's Heart Ministries for a community event. HOLA member Paul Sanabria, Project Manager, Quality Operations, and Kelley...
An Employee’s Perspective: Living with a Disability—Advocacy and Support in the Workplace
Workers with disabilities should know their rights and be proactive in asking for interpreters or other accommodations, said Bonnie Schwartz, who is a Quality Improvement Research Analyst for Mount Sinai’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality...
Mount Sinai Health System Celebrates National Doctors Day
Mount Sinai recognized Doctors Day on Wednesday, March 30, with special events throughout the Health System. Banners were hung at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West, and nurses handed out chocolate bars. The Nursing Department at Mount Sinai Morningside...
Building Physician Skills and Competencies in the Care of People with Disabilities
While it is important for physicians to skillfully and compassionately care for patients, specific competencies may improve the experience for patients with disabilities, said Jenny Lieberman, PhD, Senior Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Specialist at the...
New Yorkers With Disabilities Face Added Challenges During the Pandemic and Beyond
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers with disabilities have faced challenges and inequities in several areas, including employment, vaccines, and housing. Representatives from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) discussed these issues in a...
Fourth Clinical Climate Change Conference at Mount Sinai Addresses the Health Effects of the Climate Crisis and Improving Patient Care
The Fourth Clinical Climate Change Conference, held virtually on January 7, 2022, provided a path forward for the health care community to address the health effects of the climate crisis and improve patient care through state-of-the-science research and practical,...