I continue to receive questions from employees about job security. First, please know that Mount Sinai is the largest private employer in New York City and, on average, hires approximately 2,000 people each year. Mount Sinai is committed to offering all union employees other union opportunities within the Mount Sinai Health System at the same salary, including the downtown campus. We have already started delivering on this promise: over 150 employees have participated in 6 placement fairs and have all found positions at MSBI or in the system.
Mount Sinai is also committed to retraining and placing as many of our non-union and management employees within our system as possible. We will assist the few who cannot be placed with finding alternate employment. All graduate medical students and physicians-in-training are guaranteed spots in Mount Sinai’s highly ranked programs.
Joint Commission Advanced Certification
I am very pleased to share with you the great news that the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at MSBI was notified yesterday that the Shoulder Replacement and Spine Fusion Surgery programs were re-certified by the Joint Commission.
In addition, the Knee Replacement and Hip Replacement programs achieved Advanced Certification following a rigorous four day site visit by the Joint Commission last month. MSBI joins the ranks of only seven other institutions nationally that have earned this highest recognition by the Joint Commission for quality and safety in joint replacement surgery.
Congratulations to all staff who participated in this Joint Commission review and for the continued dedication of many departments who help our institution achieve these certifications!
Wishing you a Happy Labor Day!
Susan