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J962Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Medical Lab Workers

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 23-29, 2017, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York”

Sponsor Kemp HannonSD-6
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim April 23-29, 2017, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical, often unseen work. of medical laboratory professionals, who are responsible for conducting and interpreting the vast majority of diagnostic tests that inform patient care and medical decisions.

  2. Addresses the growing public demand for quality and accountability. in healthcare by formally recognizing the expertise and essential contributions of laboratory staff, whose work directly impacts patient safety and treatment outcomes.

  3. Seeks to boost morale and visibility. for over 300,000 professionals nationwide (and thousands in New York) whose efforts frequently go unacknowledged, potentially helping with workforce retention and recruitment in an understaffed sector.

  4. Aims to foster greater appreciation and understanding. among the public and healthcare institutions for the foundational role laboratory professionals play in the functioning of the healthcare system.

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Honor Medical Lab Workers

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kemp Hannon

Senator · Senate District 6

Chair, Health

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 962 BY: Senator HANNON MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 23-29, 2017, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who give… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 962 BY: Senator HANNON MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 23-29, 2017, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who give outstanding service to the people of this Empire State and whose extraordinary achievements save lives and keep people healthy profoundly strengthen our shared commitment to family and community life; and WHEREAS, In conjunction with the observance of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 23-29, 2017, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is an annual celebration of the laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care; and WHEREAS, Lab Week is a time to honor the more than 300,000 medical laboratory professionals around the country who perform and interpret more than 10 billion laboratory tests in the United States every year; and WHEREAS, As of one of the largest industries in the United States, the dedicated efforts of laboratory professionals often go unnoticed by the general public, as well as by the very institutions employing their services; and WHEREAS, With the public now demanding the assurance of quality health care and professional accountability, the essential role of the medical laboratory professional has increased significantly; and WHEREAS, Americans benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly trained individuals and it is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of medical laboratory professionals by designating a special week in their honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 23-29, 2017, as Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York, and Tess Smith, President of the New York Chapter of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

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