Nathan Littauer Hospital and NYSNA reach tentative agreement Posted on August 30, 2016 by Dakota PikeThe administrative team at Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home, together with leadership of the New York State Nurses Association, while under the guidance of federal mediation, are pleased to announce they have reached a tentative agreement. Both parties are thankful that finally through many sensitive negotiation sessions (including a 25-hour marathon final meeting), we were able to work resourcefully for a common goal benefiting all involved. The agreement has yet to be ratified, but the strike and lockout notices have been withdrawn.
Littauer encourages patients to “Ask Me 3” Posted on August 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE – There are times when your health information may seem unclear. Nathan Littauer Hospital is now a participant in The Ask Me 3® program run by the National Patient Safety Foundation. Littauer is excited to work with Ask Me 3, and open the lines of communication with its patients.Ask Me 3® is an educational program that encourages patients and families to ask three specific questions of their providers. By asking these three questions during a health care visit, either for yourself or for a loved one, patients and health care providers should have a better understand their health conditions and what they need to do to stay healthy.The three questions are: What is my main problem? What do I need to do? Why is it important for me to do this?“I’m really happy to bring this program to our patients and community,” said Littauer Emergency Care Center Manager, Jennifer Elmendorf BSN, RN CLNC. “I truly expect it to help our patients better understand their health conditions and do what they need to do to stay healthy.”Designed by health literacy experts, Ask Me 3 is intended to help patients become more active members of their health care team, and provide a critical platform to improve communications between patients, families, and health care professionals.Littauer Emergency Care Center patient Zachary Robinson is treated by Danielle McDuffee, LPN
Matthew Romell is honored with Littauer’s Goodwill Award Posted on August 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeLittauer 2016 second-quarter Goodwill Award recipient, MIS System Administrator Matthew Romrell, with daughters Makenna age 5, and Macie age 2 GLOVERSVILLE – On Thursday, Aug. 11, Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home honored Matthew Romell with the 2016 second-quarter Goodwill Award. Romell is a MIS System Administrator. He was presented the award by Littauer President and CEO, Laurence E. Kelly before a gathering of his peers. Romell has been a Littauer employee since February of 2013.Kelly pointed out that it takes different kinds of people in a variety of roles to deliver exceptional healthcare.“It takes Littauer different kinds of people in different kinds of roles,” said Kelly. “Some are behind the scenes, but it takes all 1,000 of us to do everything we do.”With nominations from multiple departments, Romell’s character and work ethic were identified as exemplary. According to those who nominated him, Romell exhibits outstanding professionalism and makes employees’ jobs easier – all with a great attitude and smile. He exhibits Littauer’s organizational values of integrity, compassion, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence.“I say this all the time, I love working here and I love the people I work with,” said Romell. “This award is really a surprise, and I appreciate it.”Recipients for the award are nominated by NLH employees, providers or patients and submitted to the Goodwill Committee. They are selected in a blind format.Romell received a plaque and a check along with his special honor.Littauer President and CEO, Laurence E. Kelly, left, presents MIS System Administrator Matthew Romrell with the 2016 second-quarter Goodwill Award
HealthLink hosts 20th annual Women’s Wellness Conference, “Images of a Woman” Posted on July 27, 2016 by Dakota PikeJOHNSTOWN – HealthLink Littauer is hosting its 20th annual Women’s Wellness Conference, “Images of a Woman” on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at the Johnstown Holiday Inn, 308 N Comrie Ave., Johnstown. Two sessions are being offered; noon to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.Seats are still available for this highly anticipated women’s conference. Back again by popular demand is international motivational speaker, humorist, and author Sandy Queen. Her energetic, positive presentation on enjoying life’s processes will be given with a great sense of humor.Included at the event will be various vendors, massage therapy, a raffle and a buffet style meal. Tickets are $30. You can reserve your seat by visiting HealthLink Littauer at 2 Colonial Court in Johnstown or by calling (518) 736-1120.
Littauer celebrates World Breastfeeding Week with an event Posted on July 27, 2016 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE – Nathan Littauer Hospital, led by World Breastfeeding WeekNancy Quinlan, RN, IBCLC is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1 through 7, with an event on Aug. 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.at the Littauer Surgical Center., located in the hospital at 99 E. State St., in Gloversville. Supporters, new or expectant moms with families are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served and mothers are welcome to share their stories and socialize.Littauer’s lactation services allows for a comfortable place for breastfeeding and pregnant families to get professional breastfeeding support, check baby’s weight and milk intake, and connect to community resources. Nancy Quinlan is a Registered Nurse and an International Breastfeeding Certified Lactation Consultant at Littauer. She has helped countless new mothers nurse their babies with breastfeeding classes or one-on-one consultations.“Breastfeeding is the one gift that only a mom can give her baby that will have a lifelong effect on them both,” said Quinlan. “Breast milk keeps your baby healthy and breastfeeding keeps the mother healthy.”By June, Qunlan had already celebrated 50 consultations for the year at Nathan Littauer Hospital, and her visits are constantly growing.This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme, “Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development,” is about how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our wellbeing from the very start of life, how to respect each other, and to care for the world we share.For further information or an appointment, call Nancy Quinlan at (518) 775-4101.
