Barry K. has a solid background in quality improvement and performance improvement in the healthcare industry. Barry started their career as a Performance Improvement Coordinator at Prime Healthcare in December 2018 and then moved to North Vista Hospital in April 2019, where they served as a Performance Improvement Coordinator until August 2020. From August 2020 to May 2022, Barry worked at St. Francis Medical Center, holding the role of Performance Improvement/Risk/Quality Manager. Currently, they are the Director of Quality Improvement at Centinela Hospital Medical Center, a position they have held since May 2022.
Barry K. completed their education with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in the field of Medicine between 2007 and 2012. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Healthcare Administration from Western Governors University between 2023 and 2024. Additionally, Barry has obtained various certifications including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Healthcare Accreditation Certified Professional, Certified Healthcare Operations Professional, and ECFMG Certification. The specific months of obtaining these certifications are not provided.
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Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Centinela Hospital Medical Center (CHMC) has served the residents of Inglewood and surrounding areas since 1924. In 1960, the hospital began construction of a new 60-bed addition. Throughout the late 1960’s and 1970’s, it continued to expand to 369 beds. Centinela Hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. In 2007, the hospital was purchased by Prime Healthcare Services. CHMC is now a 369-bed acute care hospital offering comprehensive, quality healthcare in a convenient, compassionate and cost effective manner. The hospital offers an emergency department, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, peripheral artery disease treatment and OB/GYN services in a caring and conducive environment. CHMC is actively involved in improving the health of the community with programs designed to meet the needs of those that it serves. CHMC has been awarded full accreditation from the Joint Commission – the nation’s leading healthcare rating organization – and earned their coveted Gold Seal of Approval™, further establishing our goal to provide excellent health care and safety.