Ms. Donley oversees day-to-day operations, spearheads performance improvement and leads patient experience initiatives for WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. With over 30 years of service to WellSpan Health, she has led several notable projects, including the creation of a multi-million-dollar nursing innovation center aimed at improving nursing leadership, recruitment and retention. Ms. Donley is currently implementing a virtual nursing pilot that uses in-room audio and video connections to enhance patient monitoring and support bedside nurses. Under her leadership, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital has received high rankings in critical care, coronary intervention and cardiac care.
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Becker's Recognition
Patty Donleyhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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