Dr. Tachibana provides strategic and operational accountability for clinical quality, safety and patient experience for the Northwest region. She has held various other leadership positions across acute care and ambulatory care for the system, including serving as hospital administrator. Most recently, she was senior vice president for quality, safety, experience and CNO. Her leadership can be seen throughout the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system, which includes 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites.
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Becker's Recognition
Charleen Tachibana, DNP, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

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