Tribute to Excellence Journal 2022 - Flipbook - Page 20
2022 Quality Improvement Champions
Jason C. Chen, MD
Treasurer
Milestones Pediatrics of New York
Coalition of Asian-American IPA
For minimizing the pandemic’s burden on the hospital
system by continuing to treat patients on-site as well as
adding telehealth to accommodate patient needs; and
for helping vaccinate patients and the general public.
Ralph J. Civello, MSN, BSN, BS, RN, NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer and Associate Executive Director
South Shore University Hospital
Northwell Health
For serving as the nursing lead in the establishment of
ambulatory monoclonal antibody infusion centers,
including helping to implement standardized procedures
and training competencies for team infusion members;
more than 16,000 people received infusions without
incident, significantly reducing patient admissions.
Evan P. Cohen, MD
Medical Director of Emergency Services
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
For collaborative and scrupulous leadership during
COVID-19 surges, including managing the safe and
effective distribution of monoclonal antibodies,
establishing a telemedicine triage screening process,
and building buy-in and respect among team members.
United Hospital Fund | Tribute to Excellence in Health Care