Newton-Wellesley Hospital?s Board of Trustees last night voted to approve the search committee?s recommendation to name Kerry Watson as the next President of Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Watson will join Newton-Wellesley from the Duke University Health System in Durham, N.C. where for the past five years he has been president of Duke Regional Hospital. ?He will begin his new role as president of Newton-Wellesley on October 1.
?This is an important and positive step forward for Newton-Wellesley Hospital,? said Earl M. Collier, Jr., Chairman of the Hospital?s Board of Directors, in a press release Thursday. ??Kerry Watson brings superb leadership abilities, great competence and commitment to ensuring that this hospital will continue to provide the highest quality care to the communities it serves. As we look to the future of Newton-Wellesley, it is imperative that we build on our strong foundation of smart and dedicated men and women who will guide us in support of our mission.?
In his current position, Watson is responsible for a 369-bed acute care hospital, which includes a rehabilitation institute, psychiatric and critical care units, an intensive care nursery, ambulatory surgical center, as well as the Watts School of Nursing. ?His focus has been on improving clinical quality and building a culture of inclusion and respect.?
Prior to his current role, Watson was Senior Associate Chief Operating Officer and Senior Operating Officer for 10 years at Duke University Hospital. ?He also served as Director and then Assistant Vice-President at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md., where he was responsible for both clinical and support departments. ?
?I look forward to working with Newton-Wellesley?s outstanding administrative and medical staff leadership to continue the tradition of high quality, compassion, and efficiency, while building upon successes and continuing to deliver the Hospital?s mission to care for every patient as a beloved family member,? said Watson in the release.
Patrick Jordan III, Chief Operating Officer, had been acting as interim president of Newton-Wellesley Hospital since last August, when Michael Jellinek, MD, stepped down to take on a new position as Chief of Clinical Affairs at Partners HealthCare System. Jordan will remain in his role as Chief Operating Officer.
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