Ms. Tregear serves as chief nursing executive of Beebe Healthcare, providing executive oversight for nursing operations and patient care services across the health system. She leads the system’s nursing workforce in advancing patient safety, clinical quality, operational efficiency, workforce planning and regulatory readiness across the continuum of care. She partners closely with physicians, executive leaders and multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based protocols, improve patient flow, and sustain a culture of safety and continuous improvement aligned with the system’s five-year strategic plan. Ms. Tregear brings not only clinical expertise but also business acumen and legal training, lending her a unique leadership perspective. Since joining the system, she has strengthened quality and safety programs and improved throughput and efficiency, which has contributed to national recognition including “Gold Seal of Approval” from Joint Commission, strong CMS quality ratings and U.S. News & World Report recognition. Her collaborative approach emphasizes physician–nurse partnership, multidisciplinary pathways and practical execution that raises the standard of care.
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Becker's Recognition
Kathleen “Kathy” Tregear, MSN, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2025 Winner

