2022 Joint Commission Resources (JCR) Virtual Conference

Dr. Greg Taylor is an experienced physician leader with over 30 years of progressive diverse responsibility in health care. After practicing Emergency Medicine for 11 years, and being Chief of Staff at Mary Washington Hospital, Dr. Taylor focused his full-time attention on medical management, solidifying that commitment by returning to school and obtaining a Master’s in Health Administration. He was the first CMO at Cape Fear Valley and UNC HPR. Ultimately, while at UNC HPR, Dr. Taylor became COO, with oversight of all operational functions including medical management, nursing, information technology, ancillary services, human resources, and a growing medical group, UNC Regional Physicians. UNC Regional Physicians became the largest medical group in the community with a large primary care provider base and numerous specialty groups.

Background

• Practiced Emergency Medicine and was co-founder of an EM group

• Was the first Chief Medical Officer with two organizations

• As Chief Operating Officer at High Point Regional had responsibility for all operational issues and oversight of UNC Regional Physicians, a growing physician led medical group

Professional Experience

• Chief Medical Officer, Cape Fear Valley, Fayetteville, NC, USA

• Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer, UNC High Point Regional, High Point, NC, USA

• Emergency Physician, Department Chair, and Chief of Staff, Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA, USA

Professional Affiliations or Certifications

• Fellow of the American Association of Physician Leadership (FAAPL), Board member

• Fellow of the American College of Physician Executives (FACPE)

• Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP®)

Mr. Edward Browne has over 35 years as a healthcare engineer and manager. He has managed facility, safety, security, support service, and clinical departments in a wide variety of healthcare settings – from community hospitals to regional healthcare systems to tertiary teaching institutions including long term and chronic disease. Mr. Browne’s specialties also include environment of care, life safety, construction, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials management, security, food services, environmental services, and real estate.

Mr. Browne has worked nationwide as an environment of care consultant in diverse situations including mental health and pediatric facilities. He has implemented best practices, bringing his expertise to help facilities work through specific problems and has published numerous articles in several national publications on topics specific to our industry.

Background

• Senior Vice President Clinical and Support Services, Vice President Support Services, Executive Director Facilities and Support Services

• Expertise in hospital, ambulatory and outpatient life safety, environment of care and construction

Professional Experience

• Senior Vice President Clinical and Support Services Quincy Medical Center, Quincy, MA, USA

• Vice President Support Services, Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA, USA

Professional Affiliations or Certifications

• Baldrige National Quality Award, Former Examiner

• Certified Emergency Power Systems Specialist - Healthcare (CEPSS-HC)

• Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)

• Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA)

• Certified Life Safety Specialist – Healthcare (CLSS-HC)

Ms. Mary Cole’s experience acquired from numerous clinical settings provides the framework for her approach to utilizing standardization and evidenced based practices in the health care environment.

Ms. Cole has worked in infection prevention and control for greater than 15 years, most recently as the Director of Infection Prevention and Control at a large academic trauma center in Atlanta, Georgia. During this time, Mary was instrumental in developing a Tier 1 Ebola Care Unit at Grady Health System. She has actively participated in numerous successful Joint Commission surveys.

Ms. Cole has experience in leadership, education, and performance improvement, which has led to significant decreases in infections. She has produced multiple publications and received awards related to infection prevention and control. Additionally, she is a Certified Yellow Belt. With this designation, she supports The Joint Commission’s activities associated with establishing and sustaining a Robust Process Improvement® (RPI®) culture. As a Certified Yellow Belt, Ms. Cole is trained in the foundational concepts and tools of problem solving and makes improvements to better meet customer expectations and organization objectives.

Ms. Cole has conducted hospital assessments and developed educational programs responsive to the needs of the community, geographic region and country.

Background

• Registered nurse for over 32 years

• Leadership

• Professional nursing experience in orthopedics, emergency care, cardiac catheterization, and infection prevention and control

Professional Experience

• Director of Infection Prevention and Control

• TB Control Coordinator, Infectious Disease Program

Professional Affiliations or Certifications

• Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP®)

• Association of Professionals in Infection Control

• Certified in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)

• Georgia Infection Prevention Network

• RPI® Yellow Belt Certified, The Joint Commission

• VHA GA Leadership Council, Chairperson (2012)