JAIME GONZALEZ, RN, ISLAND NURSING AND REHAB CENTER NAMED UNITED HOSPITAL FUND QUALITY CHAMPION
Annual Tribute Recognizes Efforts to Improve Quality, Safety and Equity of Patient Care
Holtsville, NY (October 2, 2024) – Gurwin Healthcare System recently announced that Jaime Gonzalez, RN, has been honored as a Quality Improvement Champion by United Hospital Fund as part of its annual Tribute to Excellence in Healthcare. Mr. Gonzalez is a Nurse Manager at Island Nursing and Rehab Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing community located in Holtsville, NY, part of the Gurwin Healthcare System family of services.
UHF Quality Improvement Champion
Mr. Gonzalez and his team care for clinically complex patients with multiple comorbidities, including those requiring specialized care offered by Island Nursing and Rehab Center, such as Total Parental Nutrition (TPN), Lasix IVPB and Solumedrol IVPB. This specialty niche facilitates timely hospital patient discharges to Island Nursing, one of the few skilled nursing facilities on Long Island uniquely qualified to provide such treatment services. Mr. Gonzalez was recognized for his leadership skills in cultivating a supportive and caring environment, for identifying opportunities for improvement, and for bringing forth and carrying out new concept initiatives as part of Island Nursing’s nursing administration team.
“We are very pleased that UHF has recognized Jaime’s contributions to advancing the quality of care and caring at Island Nursing and Rehab Center,” said Stuart B. Almer, President and CEO of Gurwin Healthcare System. “Jaime’s hands-on leadership style and the respect and compassion he has for his patients, their families and his fellow staff is the driving force behind increased resident satisfaction and the provision of high-quality care at Island. We congratulate Jamie on this prestigious award.”
About Island Nursing and Rehab Center
Island Nursing and Rehab Center is a 120-bed, not-for-profit skilled nursing community offering a comprehensive range of clinical & nursing services including long-term care, short-term rehabilitation services, hospice and respite care for frail, elderly and medically complex older adults. Located in Holtsville, NY, Island Nursing is a member of Gurwin Healthcare System, a renowned senior healthcare provider offering a full continuum of healthcare services and senior living community options. Visit www.islandnursing.org for more information, and follow Island on Facebook @IslandNursing.
About Gurwin Healthcare System
Gurwin Healthcare System is a renowned healthcare provider offering a full continuum of healthcare and senior living services for more than 35 years. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the System includes Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs and on-site dialysis. Located within the Center is Gurwin Licensed Home Care Services Agency and Certified Home Care Agency, which provide in-home skilled care as well as home health aides. Sharing the campus is Gurwin’s Assisted Living community, Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences, and Fountaingate Gardens, a luxury independent living community. Completing the Gurwin family of healthcare servicess Island Nursing and Rehab Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Holtsville, New York. For more information, visit www.gurwin.org. Follow Gurwin on Facebook (@GurwinNursingRehab) (@GurwinAssistedLiving) and on X (@GurwinJewish).
About United Hospital Fund
United Hospital Fund is an independent, non-profit organization that works to build an effective and equitable healthcare system for every New Yorker. Visit their website at
www.uhfnyc.org .