Steve O’Conner

Steven O’Conner, MBA, BSN, R.N., CPHQ, CPHRM, CPPS, is the System Director of Clinical & Healthcare Risk at Sutter Health, where they lead healthcare risk and patient safety teams across multiple regions. With extensive experience in nursing, risk management, and patient safety, Steven has held various roles including ICU Charge Nurse and Chief Executive Officer of The Critical Difference, LLC. They are dedicated to reducing risk and enhancing safety within health systems through strategic leadership and data-driven initiatives. Steven has a strong educational background, holding degrees in Nursing and Business Administration, and national certifications in Healthcare Risk and Patient Safety.