Winthrop-University Hospital has been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” Hospitals, according to a recent survey by Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN). This is the fifth consecutive year that Winthrop has been recognized with this prestigious designation.
“Winthrop is a pioneer in the use of technology to enhance patient care and safety, and it’s no surprise that we continue to lead the way for health information technology on Long Island and beyond,” said John F. Collins, Winthrop’s president and CEO.
Winthrop recently undertook several major network enhancement initiatives that provided improvements to the network resiliency and response time within the inpatient clinical settings, and provided additional features and functions to Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center and its growing number of physician practices and remote sites.
“We continue to be innovative and work closely with our IT partners to optimize the technology we adopt,” said Maureen Gaffney, senior vice president at Winthrop. “Winthrop understands the value of responsible use of technology in order to bring safe electronically enhanced practice to our patients. This Most Wired recognition validates our long-term commitment to building an integrated environment where our clinicians can leverage electronic tools to provide efficient, quality care.”
“Winthrop is proud to once again be recognized as one of the nation’s Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems by H&HN’s Most Wired Survey. Our mission statement “Your Health Means Everything” is at the core of everything we do and provides the focus to keep the organization moving forward in the right direction. Receiving this prestigious award reinforces our commitment to and focus on our patients and the community,” said Chris Iorio, assistant vice president and chief information officer at Winthrop.
According to the results of the latest survey, technology is improving the efficiency of care delivery and creating a new dynamic in patient interactions.
“Hospitals are breaking out of their traditional four walls and providing care where and when patients need it,” said Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA). “Most Wired hospitals exemplify this transformation by harnessing technology, engaging patients and offering services remotely.”
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