Vision

The Department of Medicine provides outstanding, evidence-based, patient centered, compassionate and equitable care.

Mission

Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care by promoting a culture of safety and continuous quality and process improvement within the Department of Medicine. We are committed to ensuring the highest standards of care for the diverse communities we serve.  Through innovation, open communication, and collaboration, we strive to optimize patient outcomes, enhance patient experience, reduce harm, and improve provider satisfaction.

People

Thomas Ciesielski, MD
Vice Chair of Inpatient Safety, Quality and Operations
Maya Jerath, MD, PhD
Vice Chair of Ambulatory Clinical Operations, Safety and Quality
Kim Crouse, MHA, BSN, RN-CCRN-K, CPPS, CPHQ
Patient Safety & Quality Nurse Coordinator
Ellen Wilbanks, MHA, CPPS, RN
Patient Safety & Quality Nurse Coordinator
Jasmine Pugh
Safety, Quality and Operations Program Coordinator