The National Guard Lends a Helping Hand
Staff and patients at The New Jewish Home benefit from assistance by the National Guard.
Read MoreAmbiguous terms lead to risk: The importance of IDDSI implementation
The New Jewish Home’s Director of Speech-Language and Swallowing Disorders Fae Boczko, MS,CCC-SLP,BCS-S, shares in McKnight’s how the interdisciplinary teams at our Manhattan facility worked together to successfully implement the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) to benefit our patients and residents with swallowing disorders. Take a look: Ambiguous terms lead to risk: The importance of IDDSI implementation – Guest columns – McKnight’s Long-Term Care News (mcknights.com)
Read MoreGet Well, Go Home With Our Manhattan Rehabilitation Program
We invite you to learn more about what makes our post-acute rehabilitation at our Manhattan skilled nursing facility so exceptional at helping patients get well and go home. Recently reaccredited by the Joint Commission in heart failure, we were the first in New York State to receive this distinction. In addition to partnering with leading hospital systems to operate our specialized programs, we earned the highest possible assessment in 2021 by U.S. News & World Report for short-term rehabilitation. Hear from our dedicated team, who will expertly guide you or your loved one through the recovery journey after a hospital stay.
Read MoreManhattan Administrator Sandra Mundy receives awards from McKnight’s and United Hospital Fund
Recently, McKnight’s announced its 2022 Veteran VIP class for its Women of Distinction awards, and Sandra Mundy, Manhattan Administrator, was one of twelve women leaders in the country to receive this honor. Additionally, earlier this month, Sandra was notified that she will receive the United Hospital Fund’s Tribute to Excellence in Health Care Award on May 9 at Cipriani. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating Sandra!
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A Conversation with Dr. Shivani Chopra, NYU Langone Health Geriatrician at The New Jewish Home’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, offered in partnership with NYU Langone Health, provides specialized in-patient rehabilitation, exercise therapy and support for older adults recovering from a cardiac episode or surgery.
Read MoreTanya Isaacs, The New Jewish Home’s SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, recognized by Crain’s New York Business
Crain’s New York Business recently released its list of Notable Black Leaders and Executives for 2022 and we are delighted to announce that Tanya Isaacs, our SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, has been included! Since joining The New Jewish Home in 2021, Tanya oversaw the successful renewal of collective bargaining agreements with four separate health care unions, launched a diversity and inclusion initiative, and successfully led efforts to recruit and retain nursing staff during a severe workforce shortage. Please join us in congratulating Tanya on this great achievement!
Read MoreRecognizing Our Staff – Freddy Valentin
The Association of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS) has selected our Associate Systems Administrator Freddy Valentin as its 2022 Humanitarian of the Year. Thank you to Karen Flam and Don Shulman of AJAS, for coming to The New Jewish Home to surprise Freddy with the good news! Freddy was chosen for demonstrating compassion and courage while going beyond his regular job duties and volunteering in the nursing home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. His dedication to our mission inspired many colleagues to follow his path and volunteer as well. Please join us in congratulating Freddy on this well-deserved achievement!
Read MoreFocus on Hospitality Elevates the Patient Experience
Many essential components comprise an outstanding short-term rehabilitation program. Topnotch medical staff, advanced therapy regimens and carefully supervised nutrition, of course. But what about hospitality?
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