
Dignity Health–St. Mary representatives pictured above (front row, from left): Pamela Fair, senior director of Emergency Services and Cath Lab; Carolyn Caldwell, hospital president/CEO; Veronica Guerrero, LVN health coach; Shawni Smith, American Heart Association representative; Dr. Serap Sobnoski, cardiologist; Sister Celeste Trahan, vice president of Mission Integration. (Back row, from left): Ardel Avelino, senior director of Clinical Services; Creg Parks; senior director of Strategy and Business Development; Laura Peiser, nursing supervisor; Nancy Valla, chief nursing executive; and Dr. Nik Kapoor, cardiologist
The Silver Quality Achievement Award illustrates one full year in meeting specific measures for the diagnosis and treatment of heart-failure patients, including education, medication management and follow-up care plans. The goal is a smooth recovery process while reducing hospital readmissions, according to the hospital.
Source: Dignity Health