Collaboration to Focus on Quality Initiatives to Enhance Senior Healthcare

WOODSIDE, NY– Seeking to enhance healthcare for seniors in Queens, the North Shore-LIJ Health System today announced the signing of a clinical affiliation agreement with Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility, Inc. (QBECF).

“This new affiliation strengthens our working relationship with Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility by implementing a variety of clinical and educational initiatives involving geriatric medicine, allowing us to deliver quality healthcare services to better serve the growing needs of older adults in Queens and the region,” said Michael Dowling, president and chief executive officer of the North Shore-LIJ Health System.

 “As one of the nation’s largest healthcare providers, the North Shore-LIJ Health System will collaborate with Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility on quality initiatives to enhance its clinical programs and enhance geriatric medical resident education where needed,” said Mr. Dowling.

Among the services that North Shore-LIJ will provide under the new agreement are:  rapid intervention and referrals to physicians and other healthcare specialists, support on clinical care and quality management issues, home care services, hospice care services, and palliative care/end-of-life care.

Dr. Jonathan Mawere, DPT, MD, Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility’s Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, said that the affiliation further supports QBECF’s commitment to the provision of quality healthcare. “The affiliation reflects the nation’s clarion call for an enhanced health care delivery system built on an efficient and effective exchange of information and evidence-based practice leading to improved patient outcomes.”

About Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
Located in Woodside, NY, the Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility is a 280-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that provides comprehensive clinical services. QBECF provides inpatient care which includes a 7-day-a week short-term rehabilitation program, sub-acute medical services, post-surgical care, long-term care, hospice and adult day health care.  Established 13 years ago, the facility quickly developed a reputation for excellence throughout the greater metropolitan area. US News and World Report ranked Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility on its Honor Roll of “America’s Best Nursing Homes,” and is rated Five Star for Performance by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and Health Grades. The facility is ranked best out of all facilities in Queens County and AAA in New York State by CareScout. For more information, go to www.qbecf.com.

About North Shore-LIJ Health System
The nation's third largest, non-profit, secular healthcare system, the North Shore-LIJ Health System cares for people of all ages throughout Long Island, Queens and Staten Island – a service area encompassing more than five million people. The health system consists of 14 hospitals, 18 long-term care facilities, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, three trauma centers, five home health agencies, a hospice network and dozens of outpatient centers. In addition, North Shore-LIJ is partnering with Hofstra University to develop a new medical school. North Shore-LIJ’s owned facilities house about 5,000 beds, employ about 10,000 nurses and have affiliations with more than 7,000 physicians. Its workforce of about 38,000 is the largest on Long Island and the ninth largest in New York City.  For more information, go to www.northshorelij.com.

Media Contact:

Betty Olt/Terry Lynam
North Shore-LIJ
516-465-2600
Jonathan Mawere, MD, QBECF