by Emily Stembridge
Whitney Hall, MBA, has been named associate operating officer for Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH). Her appointment was effective Feb. 28.
Prior to this role, Hall was senior director of Hospital Operations for Vanderbilt University Hospital, where she provided leadership and direction for Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services and the Operations Program Management Office.
“Whitney is a talented leader, and we are very happy to have her join our team in Wilson County,” said Scott McCarver, MHA, President of VWCH. “She has demonstrated the ability to achieve results while creating a culture of safety, excellence, inclusion and respect. She will be an instrumental part of the VWCH team as we continue to grow and serve the health care needs of Wilson County.”
As associate operating officer for VWCH, Hall will provide operational leadership for Physical Therapy, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, Inpatient Psychiatry, Worker’s Compensation, Laboratory, Food and Nutrition, and Environmental Services.
Additionally, she will provide leadership in operationally focused initiatives to ensure quality and patient safety, patient satisfaction, employee engagement and operational excellence.
“It has been an honor to serve Vanderbilt over the past seven years, and I am humbled and excited to move into this new role,” Hall said. “I look forward to becoming part of the dedicated team here at VWCH. I believe very strongly in our mission and am very grateful for the opportunity to work with other talented leaders who believe in it as well.”