Dr. Nance is in charge of all quality initiatives for Saint Francis Health System, where she is responsible for patient safety and accreditation, safety event analysis, infection control and prevention, patient experience, clinical quality data and physician peer review. She is also passionate about health equity, helping Saint Francis become one of the first hospitals nationally to join a health and human services initiative to reduce perinatal mortality. The system is an early adopter of “Team Birth” and four years after starting the program, Saint Francis was recognized for its improved Black maternal health and low C-section rates. During Dr. Nance’s tenure, Saint Francis Hospital has increased its safety grades from The Leapfrog Group.
