Emergency Room Updates at Glens Falls Hospital Receive Preliminary Approval

Preliminary Approval Granted for Hospital Upgrades

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– Plans for updates within the Glens Falls Hospital have received preliminary approval from the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the improvement project is part of transformative investments made through the Healthcare Safety Net Transformation program.

The Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program

The Healthcare Safety Net Transformation program incentivizes the partnership between safety net hospitals and health care organizations. According to the governor, applications for the program are available and will be reviewed and approved on an ongoing basis to improve the healthcare system.

Goals of the Program

“The strength of our hospitals is a reflection of the strength of our communities, and safety net hospitals play a critical role in providing quality health care to vulnerable populations,” Hochul said. “Every person should have access to affordable, reliable health care regardless of the zip code they live in, and these investments will bring vital resources to underserved New Yorkers.”

Glens Falls Hospital Project Updates

According to state officials, the Department of Health will work with the applicants to refine the plans. The Glens Falls project will include improvements to the hospital’s emergency room and record system.

Project Highlights

• Glens Falls Hospital, in partnership with Albany Med Health System, will modernize the emergency department to improve care delivery and prepare for anticipated growth in the department’s utilizations in the next 10 to 15 years.
• The hospital will work with community-based organizations to ensure patients who are discharged from the emergency department have the appropriate resources and implement the usage of social workers during the discharge process.
• The project will also include the integration of the hospital into the Albany Med electronic medical record system, while also providing advanced stroke care for Glens Falls patients.

Ongoing Projects

Other preliminary approved projects include creating a cancer treatment program at the Jamaica Hospital, with $188 million in capital funding to support it, and creating new hospitals in Western New York.

Conclusion

The preliminary approval of the Glens Falls Hospital project is a significant step towards improving healthcare services in the region. With a focus on modernizing the emergency department, integrating electronic medical records, and providing advanced stroke care, this project will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the community.

FAQs

* What is the Healthcare Safety Net Transformation program?
The Healthcare Safety Net Transformation program is an initiative that incentivizes the partnership between safety net hospitals and health care organizations to improve the healthcare system.
* What are the goals of the program?
The program aims to provide quality healthcare to vulnerable populations, regardless of their zip code, and bring vital resources to underserved New Yorkers.
* What are the key highlights of the Glens Falls Hospital project?
The project will modernize the emergency department, integrate electronic medical records, and provide advanced stroke care for Glens Falls patients.