Becker's Healthcare March 10, 2025
Four nursing units at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently earned Beacon Awards for Excellence, a national recognition of superior patient outcomes and nursing excellence. Behind this achievement is a culture that prioritizes leadership development, staff well-being and empowers frontline teams to lead quality improvement initiatives, according to Kelly Johnson, PhD, RN, senior vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer.
With more than 40 years of experience — and a track record of leading six Magnet-designated hospitals — Dr. Johnson is at the helm of CHLA’s nursing strategy. In a recent conversation with Becker’s, she discussed the cultural drivers behind CHLA’s nursing excellence, the challenges pediatric hospitals face in a shifting healthcare landscape and how nurse leaders must...
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