GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home purchased a new Computed Tomography (CT) machine. The hospital started clinical trials with patients April 6.
Since then, the 128-slice General Electric (GE) Revolution EVO CT machine has been delivering higher resolution images, lower doses of radiation, faster scan times, and more efficient technology. The new machine also has metal artifact reduction.
A CT scan is a diagnostic tool taking images of the body. Using computer-processed X-rays taken from different angles, including cross-sectional images, The GE Revolution EVO Gen 3 is useful in diagnosing illnesses and injuries.
Littauer’s Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Dwayne Eberle explains the difference between the new Revolution EVO and prior machinery used at Littauer, “The machine is incredible. With this new technology, we’re able to produce higher quality images, with lower radiation, all with more efficiency. This is a machine you don’t find in your typical, local hospital – and we’re offering it to our patients here at Littauer.”
The new machine offers cutting-edge images, in a matter of three to five minutes. A patient who has an exam using the new machine can expect to spend less time “on the table”.
“Securing the newest technologies for our community has always been a hallmark of our care,” says Littauer’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Cheryl McGrattan. “It is our mission to embrace new diagnostic imaging equipment, so that we may provide better healthcare for our patients.”
More information about the GE Revolution EVO Gen 3 can be found on GE’s website here.
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About Nathan Littauer
Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is a full-service, 74 bed acute care hospital with an 84 bed skilled nursing home. Since 1894, Nathan Littauer has provided safe, high-quality health and wellness services with a focus on securing appropriate new technologies for people residing in Upstate New York. Over the years, the hospital has expanded its services in order to offer health care that is comprehensive, accessible, and relevant to the needs of the communities they serve. More information can be found by visiting www.nlh.org.
GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home released their annual report to the community in June. The report was inspired by an earlier question for a Littauer employee newsletter: “Why did you choose a career in health care?”
“Instantly, we knew we had to tell their heartwarming stories to our patients,”says Littauer Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Cheryl McGrattan. “We were overwhelmed with what our team had to say and they became the basis for ‘The Spark.’ The report is a means to share their stories, along with the organization’s accomplishments for members of the community to enjoy.”
Within the healthcare organization’s annual report for 2019, are a multitude of employee and patient stories. Littauer Marketing Specialist, Sara Schrum, says “It’s a report for the community by the community.”The result is “The Spark” featuring 40 pages of Nathan Littauer’s accomplishments as the organization cares for the community.
“As your local hospital for 126 years, we wanted to show the members of our community why we do what we do. The Spark does just that.” McGrattan adds.
“The Spark” not only offers information of the hospital’s past, but also provides a sense of where Nathan Littauer’s Hospital & Nursing Home is heading. While many hospitals face volatile economic challenges, the report describes how Littauer has managed to stay on track despite obstacles. What does that mean? Better healthcare service for the patients of Nathan Littauer Hospital.
The Spark” also includes a message from the healthcare organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Laurence E. Kelly, as he prepares to retire with nearly 20 years of distinct leadership. The report also includes: important organizational milestones over the past ten years, new medical providers, financial statistics, award recipients, and employees of recognition.
President and CEO of Nathan Littauer, Laurence E. Kelly, explains:
“I will leave Littauer with a great sense of pride, knowing that what we’ve accomplished – and will accomplish together is meaningful and will matter to this community for generations to come. You can be assured that we’ll remain committed to the same independent ‘Spark’ that’s kept us successful and in service to you since 1894.”
The report is an organic collaboration from the team at Littauer. From volunteers, nurses, and providers; to the administrative level – every employee, patient, and member of the community has made this report possible.
“The Spark” has been mailed to many members of the community for them to read at their own leisure. The report has also been made available to read online. You may read “The Spark” by visiting:
https://issuu.com/home/published/nlh-annual_report-rev2-color_adj-cmyk-indicia
• We are advising those who show symptoms of Coronavirus/COVID-19 to stay home when possible. If they plan to visit our hospital for emergency services, we ask they call ahead of time, or report upon arrival.
• Nathan Littauer Hospital has followed visitation guidelines in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDoH). At our own discretion, we will continue our current visitation rules.
• Our Extended Care Facility (Nursing Home) is currently not allowing visitation.
• All foot traffic and entrance into the hospital has been directed to the main entrance. During the weekend, they must use our Emergency Care Center entrance for proper screening.
• Upon entering the hospital, all individuals will be asked questions such as:
“Do you have any of the following symptoms?”
o Fever
o Cough
o Diarrhea
o Sore throat
o Chills, and or repeated shaking with chills
o Muscle pain
o Headache
“Have you recently traveled?”
“Do you have a sudden loss of taste and or smell?”
• All patients, visitors, employees, vendors, and staff are required to wear a mask covering their mouth and nose, when unable to maintain social distancing. Additionally, all individuals who enter the hospital will have their temperature taken.
• For those who have medical appointments, they will be screened, and then directed to the location of their appointment. We advise those who have appointments to strictly go to the location of their appointment, then leave the hospital campus immediately after.
• Waiting rooms have been redesigned to ensure a social distancing measurement of six feet or greater between patients.
• Those who are to be seen at the Respiratory Illness Clinic (RIC) are asked to enter through the Primary Care Entrance, as signs instruct, instead of traveling through the hospital.
• We have resumed elective surgeries May 11, 2020. For those with scheduled procedures, patients must test negative for Coronavirus/COVID-19 in order to have surgery within our facility. During Monday to Friday, patients will be swabbed or tested inside our surgery center. Patients will be swabbed or tested in their vehicles during Saturday and Sunday outside of our surgery center before their procedure.
• In accordance with our visitation guidelines, families of surgical patients cannot wait in surgical waiting rooms.
• Visitation for special cases such as end-of-life care and compassionate exemptions, exceptions for visitation may be allowed. This stipulation is at the discretion of the Nursing Supervisor.
More information is available from the CDC, here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
The healthcare organization announced that they would continue to follow guidance from the New York State Department of Health. They have allowed some visitation for: special considerations related to pediatric patients, women undergoing childbirth, patients for whom a support person has been determined to be essential to the care of the patient (medically necessary), and patients in imminent end-of-life and compassionate exceptions.
Earlier in the week, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released a document in accordance with the New York State Department of Health, allowing hospitals to begin visitation. In that document, he also stated that hospitals may decide when to initiate expanded visitation based on their current volume of COVID-19 patients, staffing to screen visitors, personal protective equipment, and other resources. Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home has made the decision to delay opening up general visitation.
The current visitation procedures remains unchanged to the following:
GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Last month, 2020, Johnstown Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps INC. (JAVAC) made a $25,000.00 donation to Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home. The donation was made to aid the hospital in our fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Included with JAVAC’s donation was a letter that stated:
“This donation is to be used towards the purchase of a ventilator and/or supplies needed for the hospital to fight the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic . . . on behalf of JAVAC, thank you and your staff for the support during a very difficult time. We hope this donation will make a difference in the treatment of COVID-19 patients now, and in the future.”
Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home is extremely grateful for all donations given to the organization. Executive Director of the Nathan Littauer Foundation, Geoffrey Peck explains:
“JAVAC’s volunteer and paid staff displayed selfless community commitment for decades. As a chapter of area history closes, JAVAC once again has served our community by helping Littauer fight the COVID-19 virus.”
Donations can be made to Nathan Littauer Hospital by contacting the Nathan Littauer Hospital Foundation Coordinator, Kelly Colby, at: (518) 773-5505. You may also make a contribution online by visiting the organization’s website at: https://www.nlh.org/giving
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About Nathan Littauer
Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is a full-service, 74 bed acute care hospital with an 84 bed skilled nursing home. Since 1894, Nathan Littauer has provided safe, high-quality health and wellness services with a focus on securing appropriate new technologies for people residing in Upstate New York. Over the years, the hospital has expanded its services in order to offer health care that is comprehensive, accessible, and relevant to the needs of the communities they serve. More information can be found by visiting www.nlh.org.
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