(Long Island, NY) Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) celebrates 2013 National Nurses Week Monday May 6th through Friday May 12th by acknowledging the high quality care and innovation of the exceptional nursing staff.
“Using their knowledge and unique skill set, nurses at Eastern Long Island Hospital work their hardest to improve patient outcomes with quality care,” says Paul J. Connor III President/CEO. “This week we recognize the nursing staff for all that they do around the hospital and nationwide for their high quality patient care and dedication. Their work contributes to our main objective, putting CARE back in Healthcare.”
Since May 6, 1996 National Nurses has begun each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th Florence Nightingale’s birthday, the renowned nurse known for her innovation. Nurses have the largest work force in health care, about 3.1 million, and are growing faster than all other occupants – American Nurses Association (ANA). This week be sure to say thanks to a special nurse for making a difference in the lives of others.
Photo: l-r – Caprice Grace, RN, Jennifer Nemschick, RN and Therese Gillan, RN enjoy “Tea Time” at the Eastern Long Island Hospital Nurses Week Celebration.
Eastern Long Island Hospital, Suffolk’s first voluntary hospital, was established in 1905. Eastern Long Island Hospital (ELIH) is a 90-bed, acute-care Hospital with a mission to provide essential healthcare services to the residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. Recognized for excellence again and again, ELIH is the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Patient Experience Award by HealthGradesTM for three years consecutively.
