What are employees saying about the new strategic plan?

Michelle McKissick, RN, MS,
Vice President Clinical Services
"The wellness component of the plan really stuck with me. Nurses focus not only on what happens to patients in the hospital, but prepare them for after they leave the hospital and it’s great that it has become a priority for the hospital, too."

D. Richard Kang, MD, FACS, FAAP,
Chief of the Department of Otolaryngology
"This is a very good plan because it goes beyond acute care and out into the community."

Gary D. Claar,
Project Manager, Engineering Services
"I think it is important for nonclinical staff to know the aspirations and goals for the medical staff and vice versa. We are all part of the same team and even though some employees may not work directly with patients, we all contribute to the quality of the care given here at Nationwide Children’s."

Lynda Peel, MA, RD, LD,
Program Manager, Clinical Nutrition & Lactation
"This is a very exciting plan! We will need a lot of energy and I think it will put us on the forefront nationally and give us international prominence. I really believe this is an excellent place to work because we do what we say we’ll do and this new plan is going to lead us on a great journey!"

Katelyn B. Burkholder,
Assistant Director, Annual Giving
"The biggest impact that this plan had on me is the fact that we are focusing on the long-term health and well being of the child and not just solving their immediate health needs. This plan incorporates on-going opportunities for the child to have an overall better quality of life."

Eric Vaughn,
Vice President of Neonatology
"It’s a robust plan, and a great opportunity to fulfill the mission of an excellent children’s hospital. This plan helps clarify our direction and will help
prioritize strategic efforts to drive quality health care."

Chris Waynar,
Site Manager, Dublin and Hilliard Close To Home^SM Centers
"With the tremendous growth that we are experiencing, it is exciting to see that we have a well defined, measurable roadmap that encompasses our entire organization and provides an aspirational goal for each of us."

Kari J. DuBro,
MS, RD, LD Employee Wellness Dietitian
"I liked the visual representation of the three horizons. It is nice to know that the hospital sees the importance of not only providing the best care for children while in the hospital, but also cares about the future quality of life for the child."