Laura Walker

Laura Walker, CPHQ, is a Patient Safety Specialist at Samaritan Health Services since March 2021, with extensive experience in patient safety and quality improvement across various healthcare organizations. Prior to this role, Laura served as a Patient Safety Consultant and Senior Quality Facilitator at PeaceHealth from November 2016 to March 2021, focusing on clinical quality improvement. Laura also held several positions at PacificSource Health Plans from December 2007 to November 2016, including Quality Incentive Metrics Program Manager and Clinical Quality Improvement Coordinator, emphasizing Medicaid quality improvement initiatives. Earlier career highlights include roles as a Compliance Analyst and Auditor at Clear Choice Health Plans, Dental Grant Coordinator at Central Oregon Independent Health Services, and various positions at Deschutes County Health Department. Laura earned a Bachelor of Arts from Oregon State University.