As executive vice president and chief quality officer at Jefferson Health, Dr. Henwood leads safety strategy for one of the nation’s largest academic health systems, now encompassing 32 hospitals following a major merger. Under her leadership, the “OnPoint” program has driven a 25% annual reduction in sepsis mortality, saving nearly 700 lives and $30 million. She also spearheads the award-winning “Great Catch” initiative, which incentivizes staff to report safety issues early and has led to tangible interventions, such as an FDA recall of defective IV needles. Between 2021 and 2024, the percentage of reported incidents with no patient impact rose from 30% to 50%, reflecting a systemwide shift toward preemptive safety. Dr. Henwood, through her nonprofit PURE, has developed lasting clinical ultrasound programs in resource-limited countries across Africa. Her prolific research and teaching spans more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and numerous global health partnerships.
