Name
12. Nursing Innovations: Winning Talent and Enhancing Engagement for Superior Care
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Ceonne Houston-Raasikh, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Keck Medicine of USC, Keck Hospital
Stacey-Ann Okoth, PhD, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Mountain Division, CommonSpirit Health
Melissa Cohen, Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer, Cayuga Health System
Jared Chaffin, CPA, MBA, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Friend Community Healthcare System
Stacey-Ann Okoth, PhD, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Mountain Division, CommonSpirit Health
Melissa Cohen, Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer, Cayuga Health System
Jared Chaffin, CPA, MBA, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Friend Community Healthcare System

Description
The panel Nursing Innovations: Winning Talent and Enhancing Engagement for Superior Care will explore the latest strategies to attract, retain, and develop top nursing talent in an increasingly competitive healthcare environment. Panelists will discuss innovative approaches to enhancing nurse engagement, promoting job satisfaction, and fostering a supportive work culture that drives superior patient care. The session will also cover the role of technology and new care models in empowering nurses to deliver more efficient, high-quality care. Finally, experts will share best practices for improving nursing education, leadership development, and team collaboration to ensure the future of nursing is both resilient and effective.
Location Name
Comiskey (West Tower - Concourse Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Kelly Gooch, Senior Editor/Enterprise Lead, Becker's Healthcare