Expertise:
Ms. Dougherty's expertise is in patient safety assurance.
Favorite Business Publication:
Plexus
Hobbies/Sports:
Visiting Country Vineyards, Traveling, Hiking, Spending Time Outdoors, Kayaking, Cross Country Skiing, Practicing Yoga, Exercising
Education Degrees:
Post-Graduate Fellowship in Patient Safety, Virginia Commonwealth University (2003); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, William Paterson University, NJ
Affiliations Awards:
President, New Jersey Society of Healthcare Risk Managers
Industry:
Healthcare Safety Services
Work History:
Certified Critical Care Nurse, Chairwoman of the Nursing Performance Improvement Council, Risk Management Coordinator, Patients Advocate, Risk Manager, Service Excellence Cultural Renewal Team, Patient Safety Officer and Risk Manager, Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management
Career Achievements:
Participated in Achieving MAGNET Status for Hunterdon Medical Center (2008); Led the Maternity Unit to Implement the First Medical Team Training and Culture of Safety Survey; Introduced the Electronic Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Dougherty's professional interests include human factor analysis, the study of organizational systems, failure analysis in high-risk processes and new program design, metrics of patient safety, complex science and medical team training. Ms. Dougherty continues to be invited to speak on patient safety culture and the implementation of sustainable achievements at national conferences.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Analyzing Systems, Troubleshooting for Emerging Errors, Designing and Implementing Patient Safety Programs
Education Certifications:
Certified Critical Care Nurse; Certification in Gastroenterology; Certification in Healthcare Risk Management, American Society for Healthcare Risk Management