Lisa L.
About Lisa L.
Lisa L. is a Quality and Patient Safety Project Manager at Atlantic Health System, with extensive experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and a strong background in health administration. She has contributed to significant improvements in patient safety and maternal health throughout her career.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Currently, Lisa L. serves as the Quality and Patient Safety Project Manager at Atlantic Health System, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on enhancing patient safety and quality of care within the organization. Lisa oversees the collection of metrics related to in-hospital cardiac arrest and rapid response, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission regulatory requirements and the Get With The Guidelines program. She has facilitated performance improvements in patient safety and harm reduction, collaborating with various clinical departments to conduct root cause analyses.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Lisa L. has extensive experience in respiratory therapy, having worked as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Morristown Memorial Hospital from 2004 to 2018 and at University Health Network from 2002 to 2004. At Morristown Memorial Hospital, she progressed to the role of Lead Respiratory Therapist from 2012 to 2018, where she supervised multidisciplinary teams aimed at reducing hospital readmissions as part of HRRP programs. Her background in respiratory care has provided her with a solid foundation for her current role in quality and patient safety.
Education and Expertise
Lisa L. has a strong educational background in health sciences and management. She studied Human Biology at the University of Toronto from 1996 to 1999. She later earned a Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) in Health Management and Education from Rutgers University, attending from 2013 to 2017. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management at Walden University, which she has been attending since 2019. Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Respiratory Care Therapy from Fanshawe College, completed from 1999 to 2002.
Contributions to Patient Safety Initiatives
Lisa L. has played a significant role in various patient safety initiatives throughout her career. She was instrumental in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality as part of the NJ Perinatal Collaborative. Additionally, she aided in establishing a Peer Review process for the Obstetrics Service Line, demonstrating her commitment to improving healthcare quality. Her work includes facilitating performance improvements for The Joint Commission (TJC), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH).