Author Archives: John McCabe

DNV Hospital Accreditation Visit: KUDOS TO A GREAT HOSPITAL TEAM!

I have just finished the exit interview with the four reviewers from DNV, who arrived here unexpectedly on Wednesday for our annual hospital accreditation visit.  They have spent the last three days roaming through our institution, looking in every crack … Continue reading

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Saving a life…

Mike Jordan, RN in the OR was recognized by Katie Mooney and Dr. McCabe on July 13th for his professionalism and responsiveness on June 15, 2011 when his actions helped save the life of another. Mike Jordan attended his son’s … Continue reading

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Congratulations Patient Satisfaction Champions!

Pictured below are the celebratory events honoring, 9F-Neuroscience ICU, PMR Concussion Management Program and the Breast Cancer Program. These teams had the most improved overall patient satisfaction scores for the first Quarter of 2011. Inpatient Champion Trophy: 9F-Neuroscience ICU The … Continue reading

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Upstate is embarking on a journey of “Epic” proportions!

We will soon be changing the way we care for patients with a new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) called Epic. With this new Epic system we will be the only health care system in this area to have such a … Continue reading

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UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL/COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL: THE FINISH LINE IS IN SIGHT!

If all goes according to plan, at 12:01 AM tomorrow, Thursday, July 7th, University Hospital will take over the operation and management of what we all know currently as Community General Hospital. We will begin to operate one hospital, one … Continue reading

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