So far, Nathan Littauer is seeing a slower flu season in 2013-2014 Posted on January 24, 2014January 24, 2014 by Dakota PikeNYS DOH released its most recent flu data. the red line is this year 2014Nathan Littauer is seeing a less active flu season this year than in past years, according to Littauer’s Infection Control Specialist, Theresa Klausner, NP. The hospital has not restricted its visitation policy due to flu activity as other local hospitals have recently announced. “So far Nathan Littauer has seen a fairly slow start to the flu season.” stated Cheryl McGrattan, hospital spokesperson, adding, “We are continually monitoring the flu data and we will change our visitation policy if needed. We always have the best interest of our patients in mind.” The hospital’s visiting hours are: 11am to 8pm.
Nathan Littauer Holds First of Many Flu Clinics for Employees Posted on September 14, 2012 by Dakota PikeNathan Littauer held the first day of an annual flu clinic for their employees yesterday. In all, 120 employees chose to get vaccinated. The clinic is free to all employees and will be held 7 days between September 13th and October 5th. Leading the charge is Terri Intilli Klausner, MS, FNP-BC, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Infection Control Preventionist and Manager Infection Control and Employee Health for Littauer. She explains “Getting the flu shot is important for everyone, since the disease leads to hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year nationwide. It is especially important for health care workers because we are more likely to be exposed to the flu.” She adds, “We are encouraged by the first day of our clinic. Yesterday we vaccinated over 10% of our work force. That is a good response.” Sally Clemente, RN our Employee Health Infection Control Coordinator expertly delivers a flu shot to Nancy Abrams.
