Tribute to Excellence Journal 2022 - Flipbook - Page 27
2022 Quality Improvement Champions
Christene Joseph, RN, MS, WCC, C-NE, IPC, LNC
Director of Nursing Services
Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care
MJHS
For her leadership during the pandemic in establishing
infection controls and protocols, maintaining meaningful
relationships with patients, residents, and their loved
ones, and spearheading many quality improvement
initiatives that have improved patient care.
Jill Kalman, MD
Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and
Deputy Physician-in-Chief
Northwell Health
For her leadership in elevating Lenox Hill’s reputation as
a regional, national, and global destination for topquality tertiary care, significantly expanding the breadth
of clinical programs, successfully recruiting physician
talent, and spearheading Lenox Hill’s response to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Cindy-Lou Killikelly, BSN, RN
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
Institute for Family Health
For her focus on delivering outstanding nursing quality,
including implementation of a nurse educator role,
development of an orientation program focused on
patient quality, spearheading COVID-19 programs, and
developing strong nursing leadership through
mentorship.
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