She is the first CNO at the organization.
“The chief nursing officer role is complex and demanding. It requires, among other attributes, contemporary clinical knowledge and deeply ingrained leadership skills,” a Hartford HealthCare news release stated. “It also requires a commitment to explore, expand and engage others in best practices. Mandy’s training, background and expertise meet those demands — and more.”
Ms. Richards most recently served as system CNO of Allina Health, a 12-hospital system based in Minneapolis. She also was vice president of clinical operations at Allina’s flagship, Abbott Northwestern, in Minneapolis.
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