As director of nursing quality at University of Utah Health, Ms. Simmons leads initiatives that elevate evidence-based nursing practices and drive exceptional patient outcomes. She established the ambulatory quality and safety council and revitalized the inpatient safety council, boosting nurse engagement in safety culture across the continuum of care. Ms. Simmons has directly influenced policy modernization efforts, aligning countless protocols with current best practices to ensure safety consistency systemwide. Her collaboration across departments, spanning infection prevention, accreditation and ancillary services, has helped synchronize safety goals at every operational level. She reviews every incident report daily, identifying improvement opportunities and accelerating resolutions in real time.
