Maryland hospital names chief nursing officer

UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland has named Christine Lechliter, BSN, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services. 

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Ms. Lechliter has worked at the hospital since 1995, most recently serving as director of nursing, a role in which she oversaw the opening of an admissions and discharge unit at the hospital, according to a Feb. 7 news release. As CNO and VP of patient care services, Ms. Lechliter will work closely with clinical staff to develop and advance patient care services. 

UPMC Western Maryland is a 224-bed hospital and includes multiple primary care locations and four urgent care clinics.

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