October 2023_Digital Magazine_Jacobi | NCB

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early.

CEO MESSAGE

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. Throughout the month we are raising community awareness and working together to combat the disease.

CAPITAL FUNDING NYC Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, NYC Council Speaker, Adrienne E. Adams and NYC Council Member Rafael Salamanca allocates $6 Million in funding. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson allocates $4 million to our facilities.

COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Celebrating new Partnership with Norwood Community Library. The Library, which was established in 2018, attempts to fill the literacy void that exists in many Bronx neighborhoods.

ADULT MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT PRACTICE The Annual Warren Wetzel, MD Trauma/Emergency Medicine Symposium represents the only regional conference dedicated solely to the management of trauma patients.

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Our Voices

is a digital publication designed to communicate, inspire, engage, and connect employees at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi|North Central Bronx, patients, and Bronx residents to valuable wellness content, plus relevant hospital information, updates, and events.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi|North Central Bronx Two Facilities-One Hospital | Same Exceptional Person-Centered care

Editor-In-Chief & Graphic Design Keisha Gilles Director, Communications, Public Affairs & Community Relations

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAM

John Doyle Associate Director, Communications & Media Liaison

Diane Arroya Assistant Director, Public Affairs & Community Relations

Rawle Titus Assistant Director, Communications

Martin Johnson Digital Marketing & Graphic Design

Dominique Maddox Social Media Manager

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Chris Mastromano Chief Executive Officer

Healthcare is about people who selflessly and heroically deliver it in the face of adversity with compassion.

Message from Chris

October was incredible! We actively worked together to raise awareness about Breast Cancer. The CDC informs us that Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Our Jacobi and NCB teams coordinated various events to educate our patients and community about the symptoms and risk factors of the disease while advocating for regular mammograms for early detection and intervention. I’m proud of your commitment to quality, person-centered care.

We also celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month! Acknowledging the contributions of our Hispanic Leaders in Healthcare.

I’m grateful for the support from our external stakeholders, who align themselves with our mission to provide access to advanced healthcare for residents in the Bronx communities we serve. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted a special press event for Bronx Public Health facilities, during which she awarded NCB and Jacobi a check for $2 million each. These funds will go towards upgrading our facilities’ magnetic resonance imaging systems to support early and efficient diagnoses for our patients. We value her partnership. Also, in October, we hosted a press conference for NYC Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, who was joined by NYC Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, and NYC Council Member Rafael Salamanca during which they presented Jacobi with a check for $6 million. NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, and NYC Assembly Member John Zaccaro, Jr. were also present to express their support. These allocated funds will go towards Pediatrics, Dental, Cath Lab, MRI Upgrades, and Bi-Plane Camera to advance the quality of care we provide for our patients daily. Additionally, we resumed our CAB meetings, and we are thankful to the Bronx Borough President, Vanessa L. Gibson, for appointing reputable new members to join our board to serve as community advocates for our facilities and Bronx residents in the communities we serve. We are thankful to all our CAB members who volunteer their time and efforts. Furthermore, congratulations to our Behavioral Health team! The long-awaited renovated Adult Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Practice was open to the public. This newly renovated space marks the first step of integrating behavior health with Jacobi’s primary care services.

Lastly, thank you all for participating in the 2023 Employee Feedback Survey! Your voice matters, and we value your time and opinions.

A lot is happening in the world around us. Express kindness to yourself and others. I am proud to work alongside all of you every day.

I’m encouraging you to get a flu shot! Stay safe and healthy.

Chris Mastromano

THE EARLIER YOU DETECT BREAST CANCER, THE MORE TREATMENT OPTIONS YOU HAVE. Every October, during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women are reminded to take care of their breast health. Early detection of breast cancer saves lives, it’s just that simple. The sooner the cancer is found and treated, the greater the chances of a full recovery. Women in the earlier stages of the disease also have more treatment options available than ever before. Treatment options for early-stage breast cancer depend on the woman and the situation. The first choice most women have to make with their doctor is whether to have a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. During a lumpectomy or breast conservation therapy, the surgeon removes the cancerous tissue and some of the surrounding normal tissue. This can be done on an outpatient basis but may require several weeks of radiation after surgery. The breast’s resulting appearance depends on the amount of tissue removed. A mastectomy removes more of the breast tissue – sometimes the entire breast, sometimes the breast, and the lymph nodes under the arm. Both types of mastectomies cause little breast pain, but lymph node removal may cause uncomfortable swelling around the arms. In breast cancer’s early stages, lumpectomies and mastectomies have the same survival rate. This leaves many women wondering why anyone would choose a mastectomy – the more invasive option. However, some women are not good candidates for a lumpectomy, while others don’t have time to undergo the daily radiation treatments required by lumpectomies. Talk to your doctor about all your options. Make sure to write down your questions and don’t be afraid to request a second opinion.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

HISPANIC LEADER SPOTLIGHT

Nancy Ruffin Associate Director Revenue Integrity HISPANIC LEADER

George Pagán Assistant Chief Hospital Police HISPANIC LEADER

Associate Director Health Standards Behavioral Health Administration HISPANIC LEADER Martha Diaz, MBA

HISPANIC LEADER Anneris Corporan, B.S. Director of Patient Relations + Staff Engagement

Associate Executive Director Ambulatory Care Services HISPANIC LEADER Jaslynne Medina MBA

Deputy Executive Director HISPANIC LEADER Alfredo Jones

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Celebrates Opening of $8M State-of-the-Art Adult Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Practice

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi announced the long-awaited renovated Adult Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Practice. The large-scale $8.8 million capital project, where construction started in September of 2020, concluded over the summer. The renovation marks the first step of integrating behavior health with Jacobi’s primary care services. Approximately 10,000 patients receive their healthcare at Jacobi’s Adult Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Practice each year. If you are in need of behavioral healthcare, please call us at (718) 918-5000. The Outpatient Practice is located on the 10th floor of Building 1 on the Jacobi campus and will be open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday while being open an extra hour until 6pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The practice will continue to provide individual and group therapy, pharmacotherapy, telehealth options with linkages in care to Social Work, Psychiatric Emergency Program, Partial Hospitalization Program, Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Center, Senior Citizen Centers, Meals on Wheels, Visiting Nurse Services, and medical clinics if patients require additional care.

2023 Mammogram Health Fair

NCB CAMPUS

JACOBI CAMPUS

BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT CAPITAL FUNDING

VANESSA L. GIBSON

On Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined Dr. Mitchell Katz, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, and other officials at Bronx Borough Hall to announce an over $6 million investment in the Bronx’s public health facilities. In the FY`24 budget, Borough President Gibson allocated 19% of her capital allocations to health, with a majority of the funding going to upgrading the Bronx’s public health institutions. We are grateful to BBP Vanessa Gibson for the $4 million allocation to our facilities. These funds will go towards upgrading our magnetic resonance imaging systems, helping to diagnose our patients properly, & offering Bronx residents the latest imaging technology.

COUNCIL MEMBER MARJORIE VEL Á ZQUEZ AND NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER ADRIENNE E. ADAMS TO INVEST $6 MILLION IN NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/JACOBI CAPITAL FUNDING

On Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, NYC Council Member Marjorie Velázquez joined by NYC Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, NYC Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr., NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, NYC Assembly Member John Zaccaro, Jr. and NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi|North Central Bronx CEO Christopher Mastromano announced a $6 million investment in Jacobi Hospital.

FISCAL YEAR 2024 CAPITAL AWARDS Pediatric Echocardiogram Machine: $200,000 Dental System Replacement: $170,000 Cath Lab Injector Replacement: $130,000

MRI Upgrades: $2,500,000 Bi-Plane Camera: $3,000,000

We are grateful for Council Member Velazquez, Speaker Adams, and the NYC Council for funding critical healthcare services at Jacobi. These funds will go directly towards patient care and saving lives.

Planetree Certification Excellence in Person-Centered Care

Planetree Certification recognizes “Excellence in Person-Centered Care,” which improves staff, patient and family engagement while delivering better patient outcomes, lower rates of staff burnout, and lower costs of care delivery. Planetree International works with health care systems and organizations across the globe.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi met several criteria to provide high-quality care, improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient experience, and develop workforce recruitment and retention. Planetree’s model of patient, family, staff, and community engagement has shown to improve patient outcomes, lower rates of staff burnout, and lower costs.

We bid a fond farewell to our dear colleague Julia Torres, who dedicated an incredible 56 remarkable years to our hospital. Her legacy of compassion and dedication will forever inspire us. Wishing Julia a well-deserved & joyous retirement!

HEALTHCARE ERGONOMICS

Brian C. Garrett CHSP, CHEP, CHFSP, FLSD Associate Director of Health Care Standards, Safety Management

WHAT IS ERGONOMICS? Simply put, ergonomics is the study of fitting a job to a person – Not a person to the job. The goal is to prevent injuries in the workplace. Some effects of poor ergonomics include joint swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve inflammation, muscle strain/sprain, lower back pain, tendon problems, and eye strain. Hospital employees tasked with handling and transferring patients are especially exposed to injuries such as muscle and ligament strain and tears, joint, and tendon inflammation, pinched nerves, herniated discs, and other injuries from ergonomic stressors. Properly understanding and implementing proper ergonomics can lessen sick days and create a safer environment.

THERE ARE SEVERAL RISK FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO THESE PROBLEMS.

Properly understanding and implementing proper ergonomics can lessen sick days and create a safer environment. There are several risk factors that can lead to these problems. 1.

Poor and awkward postures can hinder the back and other muscles involved in movements. If you are leaning over too much, try working in different positions without bending or twisting. Repetitive motions, doing the same job over and over, can cause strain to the muscles being worked for a particular job. Force and effort used for a task can cause harm to the body. For example, lifting a patient improperly could lead to a Musculoskeletal Disorder. Contact stress from leaning against an item or carrying objects – such as carrying a heavy box on your shoulder that is leaning against your neck. This can cause an unnecessary injury. Vibration from certain tools can injure the hands, wrists, and joints if one doesn’t utilize a proper technique or take breaks. Low-temperature environments add pain to the joints and other parts of the body so it’s important to dress appropriately for particular jobs.

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ERGONOMIC LIFTING Plan your lift before starting the action. Is it too heavy for one person? Position your body close to the object being lifted – feet shoulder-width apart. Bend at your knees using a squatting motion. Use your legs to lift while keeping the item close to your body. While handling patients, utilize proper assist devices and equipment whenever possible e.g. mechanical lift equipment, shower chairs, sliding boards, gait belts with handles, wheelchairs, repositioning devices, etc. CHARTING/OFFICE WORKSTATION Sitting at a computer while charting or doing other work can be a strain factor on your back, wrists, fingers, feet, eyes, and other body parts. Implementing ergonomics in healthcare can help here as well. 1. Utilize the chair’s armrests while sitting to prevent the chair from moving. Sit as far back in the chair as you can. 2. Maintain good posture – Ears, shoulders, and hips should line up vertically using the chair support. 3. Keep the computer monitor between eye level and a 30-degree downward position. 4. Elbows should bend at about a 90-degree angle when using the mouse and keyboard. 5. Be aware of the edge of the desk or other sharp objects poking into your body. 6. Keep your knees bent at a 90-degree angle and feet supported on the floor. 7. Be sure to have an adjustable chair. PUSHING/PULLING TECHNIQUES When moving carts or other items, try to be aware of some ergonomics training guidelines: 1. Using two hands when possible is better than using one. 2. Heavy items should be easy to reach – as well as items that are often used. 3. Maintain a balance of loads. 4. Pushing is easier than pulling. 5. Push at waist level – pull at thigh level. Recognizing Musculoskeletal Disorder symptoms, reducing risk factors and taking precautionary measures will get you on a path to better health.

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We are proud of our Jacobi Nursing team for their

participation at the ANCC Conference.

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COMMUNITY LIBRARY NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/JACOBI|NORTH CENTRAL BRONX CELEBRATES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NORWOOD COMMUNITY LIBRARY To further its efforts to help patients live their best and healthiest lives, NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx (NCB) announced today that it would be opening a library mailbox on its NCB campus with local nonprofit, the Norwood Community Library. The Library, which was established in 2018, attempts to fill the literacy void that exists in many Bronx neighborhoods which are left without bookstores or ways to easily access reading material. The Norwood Community Library was started by Brandon Montes, 32, a lifelong Bronxite who identified the gaps in available literature throughout the Borough since Barnes & Noble shut its doors in 2016. The project, which initially started outside of a local bodega, has developed into a library mailbox located at 3400 Reservoir Oval East and a robust tabling operation led by Brandon and his volunteers. NCB will be the second permanent physical mailbox location. Montes already has a strong history with NCB. He was born at the facility in 1991 and his mother, Bella Bernundez, worked as a clerical worker in the clinics department in the 1990s.

Those looking to access the new Norwood Community Library Branch can find it at NCB on the first floor of the hospital, in the lobby near the entrance.

3RD ANNUAL SEXUAL ASSAULT CONFERENCE

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Congratulations!

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CAB MEMBERS

Jordana A. Bailey Chief Operating Officer CONGRATULATIONS 2023 GAY CITY NEWS IMPACT AWARD HONOREE Recogni t ion w ell de s e rv ed ! Ch r i s Ma str omano , CEO & t he Leade rs hi p Team a t NYC Heal t h + Ho sp i t al s / Jacobi | No rt h Cen tr al B r on x

Two Facilities | One Hospital. Same Exceptional Person-Centered Care

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WHAT IS THE DAISY AWARD? The DAISY Award is a recognition program used to thank, celebrate and recognize Nurses for their extraordinary kindness and care in practice. Nominations are collected from patients, families, and peers. Nominate a Nurse today !

Presents THE DAISY AWARDS CEREMONY NYC Health & Hospital/Jacobi NOVEMBER 14, 2023 Time: 1pm-2pm Building 4|2nd Floor Side B Jacobi Campus 1400 Pelham Parkway S. Bronx, NY 10461

Recruitment, Retention & Recognition Committee Facilitator: Dr. Richardeanea Theodore, Director Nursing Education Chair: Simone McKennon, AHN Secretary: Nadia Jackson, SON Host: Recruitment, Retention & Recognition Committee

CONGRATULATIONS!

Providing excellent health care means keeping up with advancing treatment recommendations. By participating in Target: BP™, we help ensure our patients get the latest, evidence-based treatment to manage their blood pressure and lead longer and healthier lives. Join us in congratulating our entire health care team for their commitment to excellent care.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Join us in congratulating Paulette Gayle from the Department of Psychiatry who took centerstage with Mayor Adams during Health + Hospitals NRP 32/33 Seminar. Nurse Gayle is a graduate of the 22/23 Cohort, graduating in March 2023. She is now an alum of the NRP Program. Our very own, Sharon Greenaway, Jacobi’s NRP liaison to NRP Central Office, identified, encouraged, and accompanied Nurse Gayle to the ceremony. Sharon has mentored Nurse Gayle to assume the role of Mentor for new NRP students at Jacobi.

Congratulations to Nurse Gayle and to our NRP liaison Sharon Greenaway.