Dr. Saito leads enterprisewide safety, quality, infection control and regulatory initiatives, all while continuing to practice as a pediatric surgeon. She has implemented an organizational action plan to improve safety culture and address systemic barriers to optimal care. Nationally, she chairs the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program–Pediatric and co-leads the Children’s Hospital’s Solution for Patient Safety colorectal surgical site infection initiative. Dr. Saito also contributed to the development of pediatric surgery standards and facilitated collaborative efforts to reduce surgical complications. During her tenure Children’s National Hospital has consistently ranked on the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll”. Her previous roles included executive leadership at St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare and academic positions at Washington University School of Medicine.
