In her role as vice president of quality and patient safety at Atlantic Health System, Ms. Lawson ensures excellent patient experiences and high-quality care. After joining the system, she helped implement high-reliability organization processes and structures, including team member training, safety coaches, and a reward and recognition program. Her efforts have resulted in a reduction of safety events for the system. She also guided Atlantic Health System expertly through the pandemic, drafting playbooks that served as examples for other New Jersey health systems. Ms. Lawson is involved in the system’s community outreach initiatives, including the African American Wellness Coalition and the annual Community Health Day activities.
