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California Pride at Work: Belonging, Leadership, and Psychological Safety in Healthcare
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This Pride Month, we celebrate the importance of creating workplaces where everyone feels they belong. True inclusion goes beyond policies—it means fostering psychological safety so employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
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When people feel safe and included, teamwork, wellbeing, and patient care all improve. By leading with empathy, curiosity, and respect, we can build a healthcare culture where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
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Message From Your ACHE Regent - Spring 2026
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Healthcare leadership thrives when we invest in developing others. In this edition, Regent Nikhil Singal highlights opportunities to engage with the healthcare leadership community, including the introduction of the 2026 Regent's Advisory Council, nominations for the 2026 Regent's Awards, and the upcoming CAHL 20th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on August 28. Members are encouraged to recognize outstanding leaders, grow professionally, and strengthen connections across Northern and Central California.
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Mentor Spotlight: Medeina O'Neal
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Medeina O'Neal, Nurse Manager II at Kaiser Permanente Vallejo, was paired with mentor Allison Lam through the CAHL Formal Mentor Program. Through meaningful mentorship, Medeina gained valuable leadership insights, expanded her professional network, and strengthened her leadership skills. The experience reinforced the importance of continuous learning, thoughtful guidance, and investing in future healthcare leaders while building a lasting professional relationship.
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The transformative impact of da Vinci 5 standardization on Virtua Health clinical, operational, and economic outcomes
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Faced with the growing demand for minimally invasive procedures and the desire to offer 24/7 access to da Vinci technology, Virtua Health undertook a comprehensive revision of its robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) staffing model. Their approach—focusing on regulatory compliance, optimal patient safety, and efficient utilization of operating room resources— resulted in measurable clinical growth in key procedures, including an incremental contribution margin of $950K for cholecystectomy procedures.
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Asking Insightful Questions in Healthcare Interviews
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Healthcare interviews are more than an opportunity to answer questions—they are an opportunity to demonstrate leadership through thoughtful inquiry. The questions candidates ask reveal their ability to think strategically, understand complex healthcare systems, and connect their role to patient outcomes. Candidates who ask insightful questions about quality, safety, workforce well-being, organizational priorities, and continuous improvement demonstrate curiosity, systems thinking, and readiness to lead. By preparing meaningful questions with the same intention as interview responses, healthcare professionals can showcase their leadership potential while ensuring the organization is the right fit for their own professional growth.
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Welcome to Our New Members!
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Kendra L. Layton
Sarah Gao, MPH
Allie K. Forgatsch, BS
Umer Murtaza, MSc
Jessica Middleton
Daniel Godfrey
Ing Ing Teng, DHA
Monica Thorn-Cole, BS
Sagar Patel
Zoe Osburg
Stephanie S. Ku, MSc, RDN, FACHE
Tammy Chen
Sangeetha Narasimhan
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Edrea Martinez
SSgt Damon Mackin, MBA
Daishar D. Young
Carl I. Walters, II
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Nicolai Ingrid P. Lumbres, MBA
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Preet Mohar-Grewal, MHA, LNHA
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Paul R. Feltz, MBA, CSSBB
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Welcome to Our New Fellows!
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Alimat A. Adebiyi, DrPH, FACHE
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Gena R. Bravo, MSN, RN, FACHE
Stephanie Connor Kent, MSN, FACHE
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Lt Col Jason M. Glitz, FACHE
Sundeep Grandhe, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAHPM, FACHE
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Hayley Park, FACHE
John Ready, FACHE
Mayte D. Rosas, MPH, FACHE
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Sarah Sanderson, MS, RN, FACHE
Joshua Schreckengost, FACHE
Jason Wong, PharmD, FACHE Park, FACHE
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Thank You CAHL Sponsors
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