Valued Voice

On March 12, 2025, 14 Wisconsin hospital quality improvement leaders were awarded and celebrated for completing the 2024-2025 Wisconsin Quality Residency Program. Transitioning into a new role as a health care quality leader involves mastering numerous core concepts and leadership essentials. This 10-month program, specifically designed for new quality leaders with limited experience in quality improvement and patient safety in a hospital setting, offers a comprehensive curriculum taught by field experts.

The program's modules covered vital topics such as regulatory and accreditation requirements, basic risk management skills, quality data reporting methods and effective quality improvement techniques. Established through a collaboration between WHA and the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) and sponsored in part by the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health (WORH), this program aims to equip new leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. 

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Quality Residency program graduates:

• Tracy Katzer, Ascension Wisconsin
• Leah Johnson, Black River Memorial Hospital
• Janelle Hermann, Burnett Medical Center
• Jenna Hebel, Crossing Rivers Health
• Stephanie Koenig, Crossing Rivers Health
• Megan Fox, Door County Medical Center
• Nikki Long, Gundersen Tri-County Hospital
• Miranda Behnke, HSHS St. Clare Hospital
• Logan Reding, MercyHealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville
• Stephanie Walton, MercyHealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville
• Carmen Liebelt, Mile Bluff Medical Center
• Patty Willeman, St. Croix Health
• Elizabeth Bos, ThedaCare Neenah
• Lindsey Redmann, ThedaCare Shawano

The 2025-26 Wisconsin Quality Residency program kicks off September 10, 2025. Watch The Valued Voice for registration information2025 Wisconsin Quality Residency Program graduates.