Ms. Honey, senior vice president and CNO for Covenant Health, leads nursing operations and quality initiatives across the healthcare system. Since joining in 2017, she has implemented safety protocols that significantly reduced healthcare-associated infections, including a 42% reduction in central line infections and a 70% reduction in catheter-associated infections. She has also improved patient falls prevention and enhanced bedside handoff practices to ensure smoother transitions of care. Ms. Honey spearheaded the system’s advanced care at home program, providing hospital-level care in patients’ homes. She has also focused on developing nursing leaders through initiatives like a certified executive in nursing practice prep course and leadership programs with the University of Tennessee. Her leadership has helped Covenant Health hospitals consistently achieve top safety ratings and recognition for high-performing care.
