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Sri Lankan physician honoured in New York
View(s):On May 6, the United Hospital Fund (UHF) honoured quality improvement leaders from 51 hospitals and long-term care facilities across the New York metropolitan region at its new annual event, “Tribute to Excellence in Health Care”.
Dr. Saverimuttu was joined by her husband, Raj ( left), and Dr. Mitchell Fogel, Richmond University Medical Center’s senior vice president and chief of medicine.
Among this year’s recipients was Dr. Jessie Saverimuttu, Richmond University Medical Center’s infectious diseases attending-and-chief of quality improvement. Dr. Saverimuttu was acknowledged for her commitment to improving patient safety and the quality of care provided throughout the hospital.
Dr. Saverimuttu received the Excellence in Health Care Award at a luncheon held at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan. As chief of quality improvement at Richmond University Medical Center, she supervises the medical staff in developing, implementing, and maintaining programmes and policies that ensure the highest levels of quality care for all patients.
“The Tribute is both a celebration of personal leadership and an occasion to amplify and elevate the vital work underway to make our health care system more patient-centered, safe, and effective,” said UHF president Dr. Anthony Shih.