The Growth of Surgery at Highland

“Highland is poised to grow our surgery program in breadth and depth,” said Roan J. Glocker, M.D., M.P.H., who was named Chief of Surgery at Highland in July. “We benefit by being part of the University of Rochester and we have the expertise to offer complex and high-end surgeries in a respected and trusted community hospital. This balance puts Highland in a unique position in our region.”

Department of Medicine Announces New Leadership Roles in Geriatrics

Highland’s Department of Medicine announces new leadership roles for Corey Romesser, M.D., and Jennifer Muniak, M.D. Dr. Romesser has been named medical director for Geriatrics at Highland Hospital. “Dr. Romesser brings a wealth of experience as a Geriatric Hospitalist and administrative leader,” said Annie Medina-Walpole, M.D., chief of the Geriatrics/Aging Division within the University of Rochester Department of Medicine, “and is the perfect person to take on this new role of Medical Director. I am confident that he will continue the visionary advancements in geriatric models of care at Highland and serve as a role model and mentor to faculty and trainees alike.”

Pulmonary Team Announces Updates

Serban Staicu, M.D., has been named the new Medical Director of Pulmonary and the PFT Lab, and also serves as the Medical Director of the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).  Dr. Irene Perillo, M.D., is the Medical Director of the ICU and has also taken on the role of Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy.

Better Flow Program Launches New Initiatives

The Better Flow Program is a series of projects that aim to track patient movement and reduce unnecessary delays throughout a typical hospital patient’s journey. Everyone is impacted by the quality of patient flow – from patients to staff to clinicians.

Workplace Safety is a Highland Priority

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals nationwide have experienced an increase in workplace violence (WPV). The pandemic placed significant stress on the entire health care system, and unfortunately, in some situations, patients, visitors and family members can be involved in violent incidents, jeopardizing our workforce’s ability to provide care. Moreover, a rise in violence nationwide has led to fear of local impacts. In addition to other ongoing safety and security activities, Highland has formed a Workplace Violence committee, which is spearheading efforts to increase education on how to respond to difficult behavior in the safest, most effective way possible. Training is being provided at what is the first step level at all 6 system affiliated hospitals through the Crisis Prevention Institute.