Nathan Littauer Receives ISO 9001 Certification Posted on June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, 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 LittauerNathan 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 PikeGLOVERSVILLE, 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.
Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Team Donates to Nathan Littauer Birthing Center Posted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY – Nathan Littauer Hospital is pleased to announce a generous grant of $3,000.00 from Stewart’s Shops and the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Team. This grant was used to purchase a CuddleCot™ for the hospital’s Birthing Center, enhancing the quality of care provided to families experiencing infant loss. According The CuddleCot website, A CuddleCot™ is a specialized cooling device which allows families more time to grieve and bond with their baby after their demise.The CuddleCot™ is a compassionate way to provide grieving time for families experiencing loss, and preserves their baby’s appearance, condition, and their dignity. The device offers families the time to create precious memories, keep their loved ones close, enable family and friends to meet their baby, and the time to make necessary arrangements.“We are incredibly grateful to Stewart’s Shops and the Holiday Match Team for their generous gift,” said Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home Vice President of Business Development Geoffrey Peck. “This contribution will make a meaningful difference in the lives of families during a difficult time, and we are honored to have the support of a community-minded organization such as Stewarts.” From left: Nathan Littauer Vice President Geoffrey Peck; Stewarts’ Shops Store Manager Oshanda Pollard; Birthing Center Nurse Manager Maureen Mosher; Birthing Center Assistant Nurse Manager Gina Lachmayer; and Birthing Center Ward Clerk Melissa Walker.The Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match program, a longstanding tradition, involves collecting and matching donations made by customers. Half of the donations come from Stewart’s Shops customers, and Stewart’s doubles every donation, allowing for a significant impact on local communities.Stewart’s Shops Store 180 Manager, Oshanda Pollard presented Nathan Littauer with a check of $3,000.00 on April 24, 2024. “The Holiday Match program is phenomenal,” said Oshanda. “I hope and pray that people always have just a little to give to such a great cause, because it’s giving back to our community in such a big way. I’ve had all of my six children with Nathan Littauer. With the donation from Stewarts’ Shops to purchase the CuddleCot™, Nathan Littauer can provide a gentle way for grieving parents to mourn the loss of their child.”“We are thankful to Stewart’s Shops and the Holiday Match Team for their thoughtful and generous grant,” said Maureen Mosher, Manager of the Birthing Center at Nathan Littauer Hospital. “This contribution will have a profound impact on the families we serve, providing some comfort and support.”XXXAbout Nathan LittauerNathan 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.
Littauer Celebrates Nurses Week | May 6 -12 2024 Posted on May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 by Dakota PikeDear Nathan Littauer Nurses,As we celebrate Nurses Week 2024, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the exceptional care, compassion, and dedication you bring to our patients and community each day. Your unwavering commitment and tireless efforts make a difference in the lives of so many, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do.Nursing is one of the pillars of our healthcare system, the compassionate hearts that bring comfort in times of need, and the skilled hands that heal with precision and care. Your resilience, strength, and empathy inspire us all.Thank you for your sacrifices, for going above and beyond every day, and for making a positive impact on countless lives. Your contributions to the well-being of our communities are invaluable, and your kindness does not go unnoticed.This Nurses Week, we celebrate you and all that you do and we are grateful for your selfless dedication to healthcare.With sincere appreciation,Sean Fadale, FACHENathan Littauer President and CEO
Books for Babies – 2024 Posted on April 24, 2024May 2, 2024 by Dakota PikeBooks for Babies! The Johnstown Teachers’ Association completed its annual Books for Babies donation drive. The goal of the Books for Babies program is to promote early literacy skills and family bonding for children before they enter school. Each year, the JTA collects new books and monetary donations from its generous members. The monetary donations are used to purchase more books and supplies for the drive.Approximately 340 books were donated or purchased with donations this year. The books were donated to the Nathan Littauer Birthing Center on April 23rd. JTA members Stephanie Di Visconti and Barb VanDerwerken delivered the book donations to the hospital. Pictured (from left) is JTA member Stephanie Di Visconti and Nathan Littauer Birthing Center staff.
