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NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens

Clinical Pharmacist Honored as 2026

Tribute to Excellence in Healthcare

Recipient – Sole Public Hospital Honoree

Recognizing a champion of quality care: NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens celebrates

Olga Inoyatova’s commitment to excellence in healthcare

OUR BUREAU sociation/American Stroke Association awards for
heart failure, cardiac arrest, and stroke care, with
Jamaica, NY
additional recognitions for infection prevention
lga Inoyatova, PharmD, AAHIVP, HIVP- and comprehensive care models. NYC Health +
CPrx, Clinical Pharmacist at NYC Health Hospitals/Queens has been awarded the ANCC
O+ Hospitals/Queens was selected as a re- Practice Transition Accreditation, highlighting its
cipient of the United Hospital Fund’s (UHF) 2026 efforts in nursing excellence and commitment to
Tribute to Excellence in Healthcare Award, rec- quality improvement through educational and pro-
ognizing her extraordinary personal leadership to fessional development initiatives.
improve quality of care, patient safety, and patient Serving a diverse, underserved population
experience at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens. facing complex challenges such as chronic diseas-
She led a performance improvement project in es, language barriers, and social determinants of
the Adult Virology Clinic where she and the team health, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens prioritiz-
were able to significantly reduce viral loads which es rigorous quality improvement to deliver equita-
keeps patients healthy and prevents transmissions. ble, safe outcomes.
She stood out as the only public hospital employee This focus enables the hospital to address a
among the 76 honorees. variety of health issues effectively, ensuring their
Dr. Inoyatova, who was born in Uzbekistan commitment to making quality care accessible po-
and inspired by her parents to enter healthcare, sitions them as a leader in community health.
conveys her commitment to quality improvement “I am thrilled by the recognition Olga has re-
with her personal motto: “Believe you can, you are ceived and the many quality achievements we have
halfway there.” She advises, “My advice for anyone made as a hospital,” said Dr. Jean Fleischman,
undertaking health quality improvement projects Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Quality Assur-
would be to start small, demonstrate success, and ance/Performance Improvement and Chief Qual-
build momentum. In my opinion, equitable health ity Officer. “The teamwork and accountability that
care depends on dismantling social and economic define our approach to care are essential for ensur-
barriers to ensure everyone has access to the high- ing safer outcomes.”
est level of care.” This sentiment aligns seamlessly “Olga’s honor underscores our hospital’s on-
with NYC Health + Hospitals’ mission to provide going dedication to innovation and excellence,”
high-quality and affordable care for all, ensuring said Neil J. Moore, MBA, MPA, FACHE, CEO of
no one is left behind. NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens. “Together, we
This prestigious award celebrated Dr. Inoya- ensure the highest standards for our diverse com-
tova’s extraordinary leadership in advancing qual- munities through collaboration and person-cen-
ity of care, patient safety, and patient experience tered care.”
at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, a 253-bed “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog “Our focus on continuous improvement gen-
facility serving diverse communities with centers Group in both spring and fall 2025, received the uinely delivers better outcomes for the people we
of excellence in cancer care, diabetes manage- Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for serve,” said Dr. Dave Holson, Chief Medical Offi-
ment, women’s health, and behavioral health. The three consecutive years, and obtained two awards cer at Queens Hospital. “By fostering multidisci-
awards luncheon took place on May 4 at Cipriani from the Association of Perioperative Registered plinary efforts and enhancing training, we create
42nd Street in Manhattan, featuring a reception, Nurses. safer recoveries and position ourselves to be among
seated lunch, keynote by New York State Health The hospital has also been recognized as an the best community hospitals in the nation.”
Commissioner Dr. James V. McDonald, an hon- ERAS Center of Excellence for surgical safety, “I am deeply honored to receive this recogni-
oree video montage showcasing individual accom- demonstrating its commitment to high standards tion,” said Dr. Inoyatova. “This award reflects not
plishments, and awards presentations. through robotic-assisted procedures, enhanced just my individual efforts but also the collective
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens exemplifies protocols, and advanced training. commitment of our entire team at NYC Health +
this commitment through its dedication to quality Within the NYC Health + Hospitals system, Hospitals/Queens to improve health care for our
improvement. The hospital has earned consecutive all 11 hospitals have earned American Heart As- community.”

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