Ms. Long serves in a dual leadership role at Banner Torrington Community Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital serving rural Wyoming. Under her leadership, the hospital achieved continuous improvement in CMS star ratings. It also earned a perfect score on the Leapfrog hospital safety grade, demonstrating exceptional commitment to patient safety. Ms. Long’s highly engaged care team focused on delivering safe, quality care to the community and has been instrumental in expanding healthcare access in the rural setting, addressing the unique challenges faced by critical access hospitals. A key initiative under her leadership is the hospital’s partnership with Eastern Wyoming Community College to develop a robust nursing program, creating a sustainable pipeline for future healthcare professionals and addressing workforce succession planning needs in rural healthcare. Ms. Long was honored with the prestigious “Norman S. Holt Nursing Excellence Award” from the Wyoming Hospital Association, recognizing her outstanding contributions to nursing leadership and patient care. She is an active community leader, serving on numerous local boards and advisory committees. With 13 years of experience as a nursing executive prior to assuming her current dual role in 2023, she brings extensive healthcare leadership expertise to her role.
