Key Highlights
- New Chief Quality Officer: Lisa Johnson, DNP, RN, CENP, CPHQ, appointed as the Chief Quality Officer, bringing over 27 years of healthcare experience.
- Permanent Chief Nursing Officer: Colleen Wilcoxen, RN, MSN, assumes the role of Chief Nursing Officer permanently after acting in the role previously.
- Strategic Appointments: Robert Begg joins as Vice President of Human Resources, and Jynette Querubin steps in as Director of Transformation and Strategic Projects.
Source: Direct
Notable Quote
- “USC Arcadia Hospital has been serving the community for more than a century, yet each year represents a new and exciting opportunity to do more and do it better,” – Ike Mmeje, MHSA, President and CEO at USC Arcadia Hospital
SoH's Take
The leadership restructuring at USC Arcadia Hospital is a strategic move, reflecting the organization’s commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare services. With experienced professionals like Lisa Johnson and Colleen Wilcoxen stepping into key roles, the hospital is poised to enhance its quality of care and nursing leadership. The appointment of Robert Begg and Jynette Querubin in vital human resources and strategic project roles respectively, signals a focus on integrated and efficient hospital management. This reshuffle, under the guidance of CEO Ike Mmeje, is indicative of USC-AH’s dedication to not only maintaining its storied legacy but also forging new paths in healthcare excellence and community service.
