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March 28, 2024

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Social Workers in the Spotlight: A Special Salute for National Social Work Month

March 6, 2019–Welcome to National Social Work Month! At VNSNY, over 335 social workers provide essential services to thousands of patients and members each day. In honor of this year’s celebration, Frontline VNSNY asked 15 social workers from VNSNY CHOICE, Community Mental Health Services, Home Care and Hospice to speak about the vital work they do. To hear their insights, click on the links below: VNSNY CHOICE (Anthony Brown, Clarene Richards, Belgica Rosario) Community Mental Health Services (Marisol Alcantara, Georgiana Cemento, Karen Inestroza, Marion Spencer) VNSNY Home Care (Sandra Fleming, Elza Moskowitz, Margarita Roldan, Emily Vargas) VNSNY Hospice (Matvei Berkovitch, Joseph Bleiberg, Dani Calderon, Joan Gasser)

News Briefs from Around VNSNY…Find Out What’s Happening!

February 12, 2019–Welcome to “News Briefs from Around VNSNY”—a new Frontline feature that provides brief updates on news and events across the organization. Bronx Nurse-Family Partnership Highlighted. VNSNY’s Bronx Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) was featured in the January 2019 issue of the NYC Nurse-Family Partnership E-News, an electronic newsletter published by New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The article, which included recent Bronx graduation photos, noted that the Bronx NFP is the program’s largest site in the city, with four teams of nurses serving up to 800 families throughout the borough. VNSNY Hospice Is Accredited by NIJH. VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care has received official accreditation from the National Institute of Jewish Hospice (NIJH). This accreditation includes training to deepen the VNSNY Hospice staff’s understanding of how to provide the highest quality hospice care for Jewish patients and their families in a manner that reflects and respects their faith, tradition and values.  

Flu Shot Update: Which VNSNY Departments Will Get a Free Pizza Party?

February 6, 2019–Nothing caps off the workday like a pizza party! One VNSNY department has already qualified for this sublime experience by hitting the 100% mark for flu shot participation, and several others are also closing in on that goal. Here’s an update from Human Resources on the latest flu-shot compliance rates, including the top four departments in terms of percentage: VNSNY’s enterprise-wide flu vaccination rate as of February 4th: 61%   Vaccination rate among all clinical (required) staff at the agency: 74% Top Four VNSNY Departments for Flu Shot Participation 1) The Business Development Group (not to be confused with the larger Business Development department) is at 100% compliance—its three employees have all been vaccinated—so they’re entitled to a pizza party! 2) Business Intelligence and Analytics, with 11 out of 12 staffers vaccinated, is at 92%—just one person away from enjoying free pizza. 3) The 50-employee Children and Family Services department is at 82%, 9 people shy

Brrrr, It’s Cold! Staff Braves the Polar Vortex of January 2019

January 31, 2019–That sting on your cheeks says it all: The thermometer in New York City officially bottomed out at 6 degrees Fahrenheit this morning, and the temperature still hadn’t risen above 10 degrees by the late morning. Between today’s Arctic cold snap and yesterday’s flash-whiteout snow squall, VNSNY’s intrepid staff are braving the elements once again in the service of our patients and plan members. Below are photographs sent in by staff members yesterday and today from the frigid streets. Thank you for the photos and for your tremendous dedication—and stay bundled up out there! Like to submit a photo?  Click here!

Still Haven’t Gotten Your Flu Shot?! Okay, Time for the Cute Cat and Dog Videos!

January 31, 2019–If these pet videos don’t get you to get your flu shot, then try this: FREE PIZZA is in it for you and your colleagues! The flu season is officially underway in New York State… but at last count, a whopping 40% of VNSNY employees—including 33% of our direct care staff—had not yet received their flu shots. If you still haven’t gotten your flu shot this season, then we have just the encouragement! Click on the video below to hear from some of the most adorable—and articulate—pets you’ve ever seen, explaining why it’s SO important that every VNSNY employee gets vaccinated against the flu! And now, about that pizza… If these furry spokespersons aren’t enough to persuade you, then how about free pizza?! That’s right, the flu-shot pizza parties are back! “If everyone in your department gets a flu shot, then the pizzas are on us,” says Angela Courtenay, Director,

Our Top 10 Key 2018 Achievements and What They Mean for VNSNY in 2019

January 30, 2019–VNSNY’s Path to Success: Paving the Way for a Successful 2019 and Beyond! VNSNY’s three-year strategic plan covers 2019, 2020 and 2021. With input from across the organization, we’ve created a plan that moves us to a solid financial position by 2021. By accomplishing this and achieving financial sustainability, we will ensure the long-term stability of VNSNY so that we can continue to serve the people who depend on us every day. As 2019 gets underway, we are set up very well for success—because the numbers from 2018 indicate that this strategic plan is well on track! “Thanks to the efforts of everyone who works here, we had a strong performance in 2018, including a bottom line result that was better than budget. Yes, we still lost money, but we lost less than anticipated,” says President and CEO Marki Flannery. “Building on these results, we’re off to a terrific start

An Interview with EVP and Chief Financial Officer Dan Savitt

January 23, 2019–Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dan Savitt, who joined VNSNY in January 2018, oversees finance in all VNSNY programs and corporations, and is also responsible for Information Technology and Data Science and Strategic Analytics. How would you sum up healthcare economics today? At the most basic level, the demand for health care services, and therefore the cost associated with these services, is outpacing the funding. Whether we’re talking about a government funding program, a managed care plan, or a self ­funded employer, the pressures of the demand for services are straining the system—and the need for care is only continuing to grow as the population ages. As a result, stakeholders are looking to bend that cost curve by reducing unnecessary or avoidable services. A big component of this involves helping people manage their health in a home setting, and VNSNY is in a great position to do that.

VNSNY to Offer All Clinicians a Free 10-Week Online Care Management Course

January 17, 2019–Starting on January 22nd, VNSNY will be offering all VNSNY clinicians a free 10-week webinar course in care management. The course, provided through New York State’s Workforce Investment Organization (WIO) program, consists of 10 one-hour, interactive modules developed by VNSNY’s Population Health and Education Departments and led by Education Manager Peggy Osei-Tutu. “Any clinician working for any part of VNSNY, including CHOICE, Home Care, Hospice,  Partners in Care, ESPRIT and Community Mental Health Services is eligible to take the course,” notes Peggy. “That includes nurses in both clinical and business positions, as well as all rehabilitation therapists and social workers.” At the end of the course, participating multidisciplinary clinicians can take the Commission for Case Manager (CCM) certification exam, and RN Case Managers can take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Case Management exam. Two cohorts of the course are already scheduled: The first will be offered on 10 consecutive

VNSNY in 2018 — The Year in Review!

December 20, 2018–2018 was a year of milestones at VNSNY: In addition to being the 125th anniversary of VNSNY’s founding, it was also the 35th anniversary of Partners in Care and VNSNY Hospice, the 25th anniversary of the VNSNY Research Center, and the 20th anniversary of CHOICE Managed Long-Term Care. Here’s a look at some of the key moments that happened at VNSNY in 2018—a year marked by significant change and notable achievements. January The “Bomb Cyclone” Hits. On January 4th, the winter’s fiercest storm bringswinds of 50 miles per hour, patches of thunder and lightning, and up to a foot of steadily falling snow—but our dedicated clinicians and home health aides still make their way by mass transit, car, and on foot—and even by bicycle!—to reach the patients, clients, and members who depend on them. Partners in Care Earns SAGE Certification. In late January, the LGBT seniors advocacy group SAGE awards Partners in Care Platinum-level