NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney announced that City Council Member Rita Joseph secured a total of $475,000 in city funds to support improvements of security and safety infrastructure, and the expansion of rehabilitative services to include telemetry remote monitoring for residents with cardiac conditions like congestive heart failure.
The addition of telemetry services will allow nurses to provide remote oversight of critically-ill residents. This enhancement allows clinical teams to monitor and analyze vital signs of a resident, such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiration, and heart rhythms to reduce the need for hospitalization.
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NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney will also upgrade its security systems to improve staff and resident safety around the clock, including cameras around the building perimeter and creating new access protocols. Improving existing security measures will also mitigate the risk of resident elopement, or “wandering on the grounds.”
“McKinney is proud to be a top-ranked nursing home, and Council Member Rita Joseph recognizes its vital role to aging communities in Brooklyn,” said NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney Chief Executive Officer David Weinstein. “This generous investment in telemetry services and resident safety will have an immense impact on resident health outcomes and also reinforces their confidence in us to provide a safe home environment for them.”
“As a proud supporter of NYC Health + Hospitals, I firmly believe that investing in our healthcare institutions is an investment in the health and safety of our community. The $475,000 in city funds I secured will help expand life-saving services like telemetry remote monitoring for residents with cardiac conditions, ensuring that critically ill patients receive top-notch care without unnecessary hospitalizations,” said NYC Council Member Rita Joseph. “This funding will also enhance security infrastructure at NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney, protecting residents and staff and creating a safer environment for everyone. I’m proud to support these advancements, which reflect our shared commitment to high-quality, compassionate care for all.”
