Nathan Littauer Nursing Home Administrator to be Honored with a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Award! Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by Dakota Pike GLOVERSVILLE, NY — Aimee Rathka, MSHSA, LNHA, Nursing Home Administrator of Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home Gloversville, NY has been inducted into the Hall of Honor in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards, a joint program of McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care. Aimee Rathka, MSHSA, LNHA, Nathan Littauer Nursing Home Administrator “I am deeply honored and humbled to be inducted into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor class of 2025,” said Rathka. “This recognition is a reflection of not just my efforts, but the dedication and compassion of the incredible and dedicated members of the long-term care industry. Every day, we are reminded that true distinction lies in the care, respect, and dignity we offer to those we serve. I hope recognition such as this helps to inspire the next generation of LTC leaders.” The program, in its seventh year, recognizes women who have made a significant impact on their organization or in the industry. Hall of Honor inductees are senior-level professionals in the C-suite or at a level equivalent to vice president or higher. Other honorees working directly for long-term care providers also will be recognized in the following categories: Veteran VIP, Rising Star and Spirit Award. Additionally, the Commercial Excellence Award will recognize women working at vendor companies that provide products or services to senior living, skilled nursing or home care providers. Nominations were judged by an external panel of industry experts. All winners will be honored at the McKnight in-person celebration on May 13 in Chicago. “Aimee’s passion for improving the quality of care for our Nursing Home residents is evident in every decision she makes,” said Nathan Littauer President and CEO Sean Fadale, FACHE. “Her induction into the McKnight’s Hall of Honor proves her dedication to our organization, our employees, and our residents, and we are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished. It’s an honor to work alongside her as we continue to raise the bar for exceptional long-term care to our residents.” McKnight’s is the oldest, most trusted independent source for professional news, information, analysis and perspective in the skilled nursing, senior living and home care fields. To see the full list of inductees, and for more information about the program and to register for the events, visit www.mcknightswomenofdistinction.com. 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 (518) 725-8621
Littauer Welcomes Emily Wright Posted on July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 by Dakota Pike Meet Littauer's New Senior Director of Provider Practices Emily Wright, RN, BSN, MS, MBA Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home is thrilled to announce the appointment of Emily Wright, RN, BSN, MS, MBA, as their new Senior Director of Provider Practices. Emily brings a wealth of experience, exceptional nursing leadership skills, and a profound commitment to patient care and medical staff support to her new role. Welcome Emily! Emily’s academic credentials are impressive and diverse. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business from SUNY Geneseo in 2008, followed by an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Rochester School of Nursing in 2011. She continued her education at the University of Rochester, achieving a dual degree in Master’s of Science in Nursing and an MBA in 2013. Emily chose Nathan Littauer for its unique environment and commitment to personalized care. “There is a lot of uniqueness about Nathan Littauer,” she noted. “I’ve worked with larger institutions, but here, I feel privileged to directly impact patient care outcomes. The personal touch in care can mean the world to patients. When I stepped in the door, I felt like I belonged. There is a real capability for inclusiveness here—not just the idea of teamwork, but the actuality of it. Larger healthcare networks can feel impersonal and overwhelming, but here at Littauer – it feels like home.” Throughout her career, Emily has garnered experience in various healthcare settings. She most recently worked with Honest Medical Group, a joint venture start-up partnered with Community Care Physicians, focusing on value-based care for Medicare recipients. Prior to that, she served at Albany Medical Health System as the Director of Nursing of Faculty Practices and Director of Operations of Emergency Services. Her tenure at Malta Med Emergent Care (MMEC) as the Site Administrator saw her overseeing urgent care volumes, a full-service laboratory, and a comprehensive suite of radiology services. Emily also served as a Practice Nurse with the University of Rochester in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, honing her hands-on patient care expertise. Emily is dedicated to enhancing the patient experience at Nathan Littauer. She aims to provide greater access to Littauer’s network of providers while maintaining and improving the quality of its services. Emily believes in fostering coordinated care within the network, ensuring efficient and complete patient-focused care. “One of the reasons I became a nurse was to become a leader,” Emily shared. “You see many great nurses who excel in patient care and bedside manner, but I wanted to be a trailblazer in understanding and leading the business behind the care. I strive to give our staff the knowledge and support they need to succeed and break down barriers.” Emily is eager to connect with the Nathan Littauer team and the communities we serve. She emphasizes her commitment to working closely with the Littauer team to achieve the best patient outcomes. “Together, we can get the boat rowing in the same direction,” she said. Under Emily’s leadership, we have a great opportunity to increase access and improve the quality of the care we provide. There was a highly competitive interview process to fill this role, and Emily stood out because of her experience, her clinical background, and her understanding of how to position our providers for success in the future. In her short time at Nathan Littauer, Emily is already making positive changes and fitting in well. Sean Fadale, FACHE Chief Executive Officer of Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home Learn More Career Opportunities with Littauer Careers with Nathan Littauer
Nathan Littauer Receives ISO 9001 Certification Posted on June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 by Dakota Pike GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home has been awarded by DNV full certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, for the scope of acute care hospital provider of medical and surgical inpatient and outpatient services. The certification encompasses not only the hospital, but also Nathan Littauer’s eleven primary and specialty care centers. Initially certified in early January of 2019, Nathan Littauer has now received full certification valid from May 10th, 2024, to January 18th, 2027. Nathan Littauer’s ISO 9001 Certification from DNV. According to DNV’s website, ISO 9001 Certification of Quality Management System(s) demonstrates an organization’s commitment to consistency, continual improvement, and customer satisfaction. “Nathan Littauer is dedicated to providing the safest and most effective healthcare services possible,” says Nathan Littauer Hospital President and CEO Sean Fadale, FACHE. “ISO 9001 certification not only reflects our resolve but helps to empower it. ISO 9001 Certification is suited to the complex, people-intensive challenges of running a healthcare organization, and our certification helps prove our commitment to quality healthcare services.” ISO 9001 is the most widely accepted quality management system in use around the world and is quickly gaining acceptance among US healthcare providers as a foundation for their quality and patient safety programs. “Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home has worked hard to achieve this certification, and they have done so with unwavering commitment from their top leadership to make their hospital the best it can be,” says Kelly Proctor, President of DNV Healthcare USA Inc. “ISO 9001 certification isn’t just an award or trophy for something you’ve done, it’s public evidence that you are at the top of your game with an obvious plan in place to make excellence an everyday objective.” “ISO 9001 Certification helps staff create clear and consistent processes of patient care and ensure that progress is constantly being made toward specific quality objectives,” adds Nathan Littauer Director of Performance Improvement Christine Waghorn. “Externally, it tells the public, as well as insurers and regulatory agencies, that the hospital is not only talking about quality, but is pursuing it with discipline and transparency.” XXX 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.
Alisha Peters, RN, Award First DAISY Award at NLH Posted on May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 by Dakota Pike GLOVERSVILLE, NY — Strapped with a yellow facemask, nurse Alisha Peters had finished hooking an IV into a patient when two staff members told her to step outside the hospital room. A group of cheerful employees surrounded the hallway. Her husband was there. Her parents were there. Her two tawny-haired daughters were there. DAISY Award Honoree Alisha Peters, RN, (centered) with her two daughters, her husband, and Nathan Littauer’s Senior Nursing Director Jennifer Elmendorf, MSN, RN, CLNC (right). “Mommy!” one daughter shouted. To a round of applause, Peters was bestowed the DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence. Among 120 nurses across the rural health care network, she’s the first staffer at the Gloversville hospital to receive the accolade. Read the full article on the Daily Gazette’s website.
Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Nathan Littauer Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Dakota Pike GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nurses at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home will be honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. Nathan Littauer held an internal launch event Thursday, February 1, announcing their DAISY Award program launch. Littauer Staff gather to celebrate the launch of the DAISY Award program at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home (February 1st, 2024) The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. Nurses may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues. The award recipient is chosen by a DAISY committee at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home to receive The DAISY Award. Awards are presented throughout the year at celebrations attended by the Honoree’s colleagues, patients, and visitors. Each Honoree receives a certificate commending her or him as an “Extraordinary Nurse.” The certificate reads: “In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people.” Honorees also receive a DAISY Award pin and a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe. “When Patrick was critically ill, our family experienced first-hand the remarkable skill and care nurses provide patients every day and night,” said Bonnie Barnes, FAAN, Doctor of Humane Letters (h.c) and Co-Founder of The DAISY Foundation. “Yet, these unsung heroes are seldom recognized for the super-human, extraordinary, compassionate work they do. The kind of work the nurses at Nathan Littauer are called on to do every day epitomizes the purpose of The DAISY Award.” “We are excited to contribute to the international success of the DAISY Award, showcasing the dedication and excellence of our very own nursing staff on a global scale,” said Nursing Director Jennifer Elmendorf, RN, MSN, “We are proud to be among the healthcare organizations participating in The DAISY Award program. Our nurses go above and beyond for our patients every day, and it’s important that our nurses know their work is highly valued, and The DAISY Foundation provides a way for us to do that.” In addition to the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, the DAISY Foundation expresses gratitude to the nursing profession internationally in thousands of healthcare facilities and schools of nursing with recognition of Nurse-led Teams, Nurse Leaders, Nurses Advancing Health Equity, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Faculty, Nursing Students, Lifetime Achievement in Nursing and through the J. Patrick Barnes Grants for Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects, Medical Mission Grants and their new Health Equity Grant programs. More information is available at http://DAISYfoundation.org. XXX 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.
