Gwynn Perlich, RN, MSN, MBA is Vice President Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. Gwynn has worked for St. Vincent Hospital system for over 31 years, the last 10 years in executive leadership positions, and the last 8 years at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. Gwynn was active on the board of directors for the Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives and is past president of CIONE. Gwynn received her Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, her Masters in Nursing Administration from Indiana University, and her MBA from Anderson University
Karie Ryan, RN, MS, BSN is Chief Clinical Informatics Officer at Health First in Melbourne, Florida. Karie has worked for Health First since 1997 in several nursing leadership roles including most recently serving as the Vice President of Nursing for Palm Bay Hospital, one of four Health First hospitals in Brevard County. Karie received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University. She also holds a Master’s of Science degree in Health Services Administration from the University of St. Francis and is currently pursuing a Certificate in Healthcare Informatics from the University of California-Davis.
“We see Interactive Patient Systems as an enabling technology in our overall efforts to improve the patient experience and help promote a return to wellness,” said stated George Edwin Loftin, Jr. RN, MBA, FACHE, Vice President, Nursing at Parrish Medical Center and Chairman of the CAB. "Looking ahead, we plan to positively impact broader issues including increased reimbursements, decreased length of stay, and integrate other services to optimize the continuum of care. Having input from recognized leaders like Gwynn and Karie will be of great benefit to our board.”
The charter for the CAB is to surface, analyze, and provide expert advice and support in areas including:
- Patient experience and satisfaction, clinical quality, and patient safety
- Key initiatives that enhance collaborative relationships between physicians, patients, and hospitals
- Cost saving initiatives; building and increasing revenue generation
- Hospital efficiency through greater interactive system utilization
“Skylight is extremely pleased to welcome these two exceptional healthcare executives to the Skylight CAB,” said Carla Hilts, RN, MS, CEN, PMP and Skylight’s Chief Clinical Officer. “As our industry grows, Gwynn and Karie will bring important clinical insights and experience to support efforts extending the fundamental benefits of IPS to patients, families, providers and clinical staff.”
About
Skylight Healthcare Systems
Founded
in 1999, and headquartered in San Diego, CA, Skylight® Healthcare
Systems is the industry pioneer in the Interactive Patient System market. With
patient communication, education, and connection as the cornerstone of a safe,
comfortable and clinically optimal hospital experience, the Skylight
Interactive Patient System encourages patients and family to actively
participate in their health care, improves communication between staff and
patient/family members, and can provide a smoother and faster recovery and
discharge plan. From pre-admission through post-discharge, Skylight addresses patients’ needs in education
and health literacy, access to services, and critical information flow between
themselves and their caregivers.
Patients benefit from more control, faster healing, and a better grasp
of health issues and hospitals see improved
HCAHPS scores, reduced readmissions, and increased reimbursements. Hospitals implement Skylight to support their
ongoing endeavors in improving HCAHPS scores, patient satisfaction, clinical
outcomes, enhancing operational & service excellence, meeting evolving
clinical demands, and delivering on commitments to making a positive difference
in the lives of the people they serve.