Philanthropic Gift Supports Safety Technology

The Valley Hospital recently introduced the EggNest™ Protect system, manufactured by Egg Medical, to improve the workplace safety of its staff in the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratories.

The technology was made possible by a $300,000 gift from the Edward W. and Stella C. Van Houten Memorial Fund, a Lifetime Benefactor at the Platinum level. The technology reduces scatter radiation (radiation that changes direction after hitting a surface) exposure of clinical team members.

Designed with a retractable flex shielding, EggNest™ Protect allows clinicians to position clear shields between themselves and the patient. The free movement of the shields also allows the C-arm – a mobile x-ray imaging device used to guide the procedure – to be fully maneuvered and rotated, creating optimal positioning for safe radiation exposure to the patient and staff.

“This technology allows our staff to perform complex interventions with greater confidence and less risk, ensuring a safer environment for everyone,” said Rajiv Tayal, M.D., Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the Structural Heart Program at The Valley Hospital.

“Implementing this system was an important step forward for the safety of our teams. We are proud to continue to bring advancements to Valley for our patients and staff,” said Suneet Mittal, M.D., Chair of the Cardiovascular Service Line for Valley Health System, and Director of Electrophysiology at The Valley Hospital.

The Valley Hospital Foundation is grateful for the support of the Edward W. and Stella C. Van Houten Memorial Fund, and all of the generous donors who make critical enhancements that improve safety and quality possible.