Type Of Business:
Healthcare Consulting Firm
Expertise:
Ms. West's expertise is in healthcare consulting.
Major Product/SVS:
Regulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement
Favorite Business Publication:
Provider; Infection Control Today; American Journal of Nursing
Hobbies/Sports:
Writing Regulatory Newsletters, Researching, Gardening, Spending Time with her Family
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Community Health and Psychology, SUNY Old Westbury
Affiliations Awards:
New York State Nurses Association; New York State Department of Labor; American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators; American College of Health Care Administrators
Industry:
Healthcare Consultancy
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. West's career experience separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. West's greatest career achievement was developing her team to be the best at the company.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. West would like to be remembered by her peers as a cared and shared person, and as a great educator.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. West would like to solve staffing issues in healthcare.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. West would like to have lunch with her father Albert Hinken, who was her inspiration and encouraged her to be the successful and passionate professional.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career were being nationally published twice and receiving the Pearls of Wisdom Award in 2003.
Charity:
Grace Methodist Church; Homeless Shelter
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her knowledge and passion for her profession.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her interest in long-term care.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. West contributed numerous articles to the New York Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators and has also participated in regulatory seminars for Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Omnicare, Inc. and Abbott Laboratories.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting Regulatory Education Seminars, Ensuring that Federal Health Code and Infection Control Regulations are Met
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse; Certified Infection Control Specialist
Awards/Honors:
Pearls of Wisdom Award (2003); Academic Excellence Award