Health Information Professionals Week A glimpse at the Solar Eclipse
WHAT EMPLOYEES NEED TO KNOW
April is... National Nutrition Month Social Work Month Women’s History Month
LINCOLN APRIL 2024
Employee Spotlight Christine Ocasio Behavioral Health Clerical Associate III Christine is respectful, diligent, professional and exemplifies all qualities of ICARE Even though Christine was given the opportunity to work remote during the height of the pandemic, she chose to come to work because she wanted to support our patients and staff. Staff and patients gravitate toward Christine simply because she exudes a willingness to help and always have a welcoming smile. Her organizational skills, efficiency in multitasking and impeccable manner in which she manages our front desk workflow is reflected in our patient satisfaction surveys and on the happy faces of our families and staff. She goes above and beyond to assure all patients are seen in a timely manner and make sure they schedule their follow up visit before leaving. Christine takes immense pride in her work and is very committed to serving our families and supporting our staff in a cordial and professional manner. Thank you for all that you do Christine!
LINCOLN APRIL 2024
Employee Spotlight
Maira Fonseca Chairperson of Dermatology
Maira Fonseca completed her BS with honors at Univ. of Maryland and her medical education at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She was an early adopter of health care equity. She also served as a research fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering looking at the evolution of nevi in children. She completed her dermatology training at Weill Cornell and was a resident at Lincoln. Dr. Fonseca has many academic publications and presentations to her credit. Immediately following residency she joined Lincoln in 2019 as a dermatology attending. She excels as a clinician, educator and patient advocate. In Jan. 2023 she accepted the position of Chairperson of Dermatology due to her dedication to Lincoln and the Lincoln community. With her team she has expanded access for our patients, brought in new specialties and improved existing services. Dr. Fonseca is a true advocate for patients and for Lincoln!
LINCOLN APRIL 2024
LINCOLN APRIL 2024
W hat is Health Information Management? Health Information Management (HIM) is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. It is a combination of business, science and information technology. HIM professionals are highly trained in the business of healthcare and
are responsible for planning, organizing, overseeing, and following up on all activities related to the integrity and availability of clinical and financial data. They ensure that healthcare providers can access accurate and complete patient health information when and where they need it. What are the responsibilities of our Lincoln HIM professionals? Our HIM professionals are responsible for information governance and to ensure health data integrity, privacy, and security. Some of the main responsibilities of Lincoln’s HIM professionals include: • Implementing processes and systems to support accurate and complete medical record documentation • Working with physicians to improve the quality of documentation • Ensuring accurate coding for clinical care and reimbursement • Complying with state and federal laws and standards related to privacy, security, and record completion • Tracking and trending audits and denials from third-party payers and auditors • Preparing and analyzing clinical data for research purposes, process improvement management, mandatory reporting, and more!
Medical Laboratory Professional week
These are some of the Photos taken during the Lab Celebration with all the Medical Laboratory Staff on April 19, 2024. The Medical Laboratory at Lincoln Hospital also received a Proclamation from Mayor Eric Adams in recognition of medical laboratory professional week.
LINCOLN APRIL 2024
Patient Experience Week
LINCOLN APRIL 2024
LINCOLN APRIL 2024
Marking Three Decades of Emergency Care in the South Bronx
In May, Dr. Muhammad Waseem, a pediatric emergency medical attending at NYC Health + Hospitals/ Lincoln Medical Center, will celebrate his 60th birthday. The following month, in June, he will celebrate his 30th anniversary of working at the hospital. “I’ve spent half my life here in this building,” he said. “It sometimes surprises me because this was my first job.” Dr. Waseem grew up in Pakistan, an upbringing that led to his dedicating his career to working in underserved communities. “I’m coming from a third-world country where life is not that ideal. It’s a country with unfortunate notoriety for its underdeveloped medical infrastructure and severe access
vulnerable life is in the Bronx. I know how it feels to be inside such a not-ideal situation. I’m always teaching my students one lesson: be kind. Always be kind. God has given us each such little time. Such little capacity. Whatever we can give to others, people should get benefits from interacting with us.” His philosophy as a doctor is an old one: leave everything better than you found it. “He is a remarkable mentor and educator, motivating thousands of students and residents over his years of service,” said Akhila Reddy Mandadi, Lincoln’s director of the Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. “He is the department’s wellness guru and is well-known for his mini-PowerPoint presentations or celebratory huddles, all directed towards students or staff for their performance or service.”
His research initiatives have leapt off the pages of research papers and into gripping real-life benefits including removing guns from the streets, preventing suicides, and averting the ripple effects of bullying with an approach as simple as inviting kids to draw their life. He credits his kind laugh — which is more of a giggle — to the joys of being around children all day, even at their most vulnerable or most wounded. “Working at a public hospital provides an opportunity to serve those who otherwise may not receive care. It transcends mere employment. It is a commitment to profoundly impact and make a difference in people’s lives,” he said.
to care barriers. Witnessing the repercussions of delayed treatment
fueled my commitment to serve fellow humans in dire need,” he said. “I’m very aware of how
LINCOLN APRIL 2024
Psychology Week
LINCOLN APRIL 2024
With profound grief, we inform Lincoln Hospital Community of the sad and untimely passing of Dr Vasily Stankovich. Dr Stankovich had a distinguished career at Lincoln Hospital for the last 15 years as a Generalist Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He passed away on April 22,2024 while on a medical leave. He will be remembered by his countless patients as a caring and kind physician who brought smiles to their face. Our many residents who graduated in the last 15 years remember him as a thorough and compassionate teacher and physician. His colleagues will remember him forever as a gentle, kind, humorous and loving person. Many staff members remember him from the walk to the subway station and the subway rides when they had interesting conversations with him. He was everyone’s friend! We will miss you Vasily and will always carry your memory in our hearts! May your soul Rest in Peace!
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