GNYHA hosted a webinar this afternoon that addressed characteristics, comorbidities, anticipated outcomes, and the management of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. In addition to observations of hospitalized patient characteristics, the panel of speakers described planning for the post-intensive care unit (ICU) and post-acute care needs of COVID-19 patients with complex dispositions. David Chong, MD, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia will moderate…

On May 7th, we hosted Steve Warnke, Lisa Guo, and Drew M. Clary from Ropes and Gray to give an overview of the New York State Immunity Law (titled the “The Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act”). GNYHA was instrumental in advocating for this law. The agenda is as follows: Background/Purpose of the Emergency or…

In commemoration of National Nurses Month, GNYHA will hosted May 11 webinar to highlight the innovation, courage, and leadership of nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses, like all health care providers, have responded with ingenuity and audacity to provide exceptional patient care at great personal risk amid uncertain conditions and unprecedented patient surge. GNYHA is honoring…

This meeting of the Emergency Preparedness Coordinating Council discussed the effects of COVID-19 on the health care systems and their workers and transitioning to a new normal. As well as challenges of COVID-19 response and addressing the summer hazards.