Tony Violetta, MPA, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, BayCare Clinic
Amrita Gupte, MD, MPH, MBA, Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, Mount Sinai Queens
Douglass Harrison, MBA, Regional President, WVU Medicine;, President and Chief Executive Officer, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

The panel The Trust Factor: A Blueprint for Cultivating a Strong Hospital Culture will focus on the critical role trust plays in shaping a hospital's culture and its impact on patient care and employee satisfaction. Panelists will discuss strategies for building trust across all levels of the organization, from leadership to front-line staff, and how it translates into better teamwork, communication, and collaboration. The session will explore how transparent decision-making, consistent values, and a commitment to ethical practices can foster a culture of trust that drives organizational success. Finally, experts will share insights on how hospital leaders can create an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to both patient outcomes and overall institutional growth.