Ms. Rustad guides the growth of a nationally recognized healthcare supply chain management team at UCI Health. She has played a crucial role in the health system’s multi-hospital acquisition and expansion efforts, including the development of a new medical center complex, and has been pivotal in establishing the UCI Health Care at Home platform, which aims to expand care access and supply. Her leadership has resulted in the successful implementation of industry-leading solutions such as P2P, Kanban, RFID, and contract lifecycle management. She has also led extensive process orchestration and automation efforts, with the development of the Supply Chain Control Tower currently in progress. With a strong focus on clinically integrated partnerships and data-driven decision-making frameworks, Ms. Rustad’s commitment to quality and collaboration has significantly enhanced patient care at UCI Health.
