New COO Hired At Greenwich Hospital

GREENWICH, CT — Diane Kelly, DNP, MBA, most recently the chief operating officer of Berkshire Medical Center, has been selected as the new chief operating officer and executive vice president at Greenwich Hospital, effective April 30, the hospital announced.

She was hired after an extensive search, and will also serve as senior vice president for Yale New Haven Health, the parent company of Greenwich Hospital.

"Diane has a proven track record in health care administration with many years of experience in direct patient care and hospital operations," said Norman Roth, president and chief executive officer, in a statement. "She is renowned for her ability to collaborate with physicians and ensure the success of her organization."

From a Greenwich Hospital release:

Kelly has been COO of Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) since 2008. While at BMC, she also served as vice president of Quality and Safety and was instrumental in developing the Patient Safety Program. Other posts included director of Patient Safety and clinical leader of the Psychiatric Unit. She began her career at BMC, working as a staff nurse on various units.

Kelly received a Doctorate in Nurse Practice from the University of San Francisco, with an emphasis on leadership and population health. A graduate of Western New England College with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Kelly earned a BS in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She holds a certification as Nurse Executive and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, which only invites individuals who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and exceptional nursing achievements.

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