03/16/2026
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center recently welcomed Universal Health Services, Inc. - UHS Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer Dr. Brenda Woodcock, who leads nursing practice and sets patient care standards, and UHS Vice President Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Rice, who ensures medical quality and fosters physician leadership to their hospital.
Executive visits allow leaders to see enterprise priorities in action, including visits to 3 West Orthopedic Surgical Unit, the Emergency Department and Telemetry Monitoring Unit. In the high-performing 3W Orthopedic Surgical unit, Dr. Brenda Woodcock, Dr. David Rice, VHS CMO Dr. Leslie Jacobs, Spring Valley Hospital CEO Claude Wise, and CNO Dr. Patience Walker watched RNs deliver bedside shift reports using IPASS. Consistent, structured communication, patient engagement, and clinical accountability show a strong culture of safety. Here, staff integrate safety into daily practice rather than reviewing it retrospectively.
In the Emergency Department, Nursing Director Carolyn Hafen’s team demonstrated the coordination, urgency, and decision-making required for complex care, as evidenced by efficient triage and timely intervention for high-acuity cases.
The visit to our Telemetry Monitoring unit had an equal impact. Continuous cardiac surveillance requires vigilance and rapid clinical judgment. Seamless escalation pathways also remain critical. Though we monitor behind screens rather than at the bedside, this work drives early intervention and ensures patient safety as a cornerstone of our care system.
Leaders observed alignment in all areas. Consistent standards, clear expectations, and shared ownership drive reliable performance at every level. We value our partnership and take pride in our team’s delivery of lasting results for patients and the community.
