Congratulations to our Chief Nursing Officer, Debbi Honey, RN, for being recognized as a “CNO to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review!
She manages nursing operations for the health system and places an emphasis on patient safety. We are so thankful for her leadership!
Becker’s Hospital Review, a publication focusing on hospital business news for healthcare executives, notes that chief nursing officers included on the list “spearhead innovative initiatives to ensure high standards of care.” They are also recognized for their clinical expertise and executive leadership skills.
Honey’s responsibilities as chief nursing officer include overseeing the health system’s quality and safety of nursing operations and working with Covenant Health hospitals to create a patient safety-oriented culture. Under her leadership, Covenant Health’s patient safety measures have seen significant improvements, which is noted by each facility receiving an “A” safety grade from The Leapfrog Group this spring.
She has also standardized processes to enhance patient care and operational support activities throughout the health system and plays a key role in growing the health system’s care options.
She is passionate about training future nursing leaders and works with several prep courses and programs to aid in their development.
She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga and earned a master’s degree in health administration from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. She holds certifications in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) and as a Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and she is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
In July, Honey was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 90 Patient Safety Experts to Know. See KnoxTNToday’s article: Debbi Honey named to Becker’s Hospital Review Safety List
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Covenant Health is a community-owned, healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 caregivers, clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers.
