Name
04. Building a Strong Culture: Aligning New Hires with Your ASC's Goals and Values
Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Speakers
Deena Edwards, RN, BSN, Administrator, The Surgery Center of Southwest Ohio
Tara Good-Young, MSHA, CHFP, CASC, Chief Executive Officer, PDI Surgery Center
Ashley Hilliard, MBA, MSN, RN, CPAN, Administrator, Piedmont Outpatient Surgery Center
Cherie Whiting, PhD, RN, FACHE, CASC, Administrator, Lakeshore Surgery Center
Jessica Welsh Thomas, MHA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, USPI/Surgical Institute of Reading
Tara Good-Young, MSHA, CHFP, CASC, Chief Executive Officer, PDI Surgery Center
Ashley Hilliard, MBA, MSN, RN, CPAN, Administrator, Piedmont Outpatient Surgery Center
Cherie Whiting, PhD, RN, FACHE, CASC, Administrator, Lakeshore Surgery Center
Jessica Welsh Thomas, MHA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, USPI/Surgical Institute of Reading
Description
As ASCs grow, maintaining a strong, aligned culture becomes more challenging. This panel explores how leaders are onboarding and integrating new hires in ways that reinforce values, expectations, and performance standards. Panelists share strategies to align teams quickly, strengthen engagement, and build a cohesive culture that supports quality, safety, and long-term success.
Session Type
Panel