Kristina Peterson
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to recognize Kristina Peterson, Director of Quality & Laboratory, for completing the Nebraska Hospital Association’s (NHA) Quality Improvement Residency Program, recognizing her commitment to advancing healthcare quality and patient outcomes.
The Quality Improvement Residency Program is designed to develop and mentor emerging healthcare quality leaders through education, networking, and hands-on quality improvement projects. The program provides participants with opportunities to learn from healthcare leaders, attend educational sessions, network with quality professionals, and develop a capstone project focused on improving patient care. Participants visit various healthcare facilities throughout the year to learn about quality improvement practices and challenges.
As part of the residency, Peterson completed a capstone project focused on glycemic status and improving follow-up care for patients with diabetes. Her project explored ways to streamline the follow-up process, strengthen patient education about diabetes management, and improve communication and coordination during the discharge process.
“I enjoyed working with other quality leaders, I also enjoyed educational speakers that NHA had,” Peterson said. She also presented her capstone project to the residency participants and received valuable feedback.
Peterson was encouraged to pursue the quality residency by Dana Steiner, Chief Population Health and Quality Officer, who recognized the value of continued education and improving patient follow-up practices in the clinical setting.
LRHC is committed to supporting continued education and professional development among its employees. Opportunities such as the NHA Quality Improvement Residency Program help healthcare professionals gain new knowledge, share ideas with peers, and bring valuable insights back to their organizations to support high-quality patient care.