LEXINGTON — Throughout 2024 Gena Carpenter, Director of Radiology, Mark Gutierrez, Director of Plant Operations and Jackie Moreno, Environmental Services Supervisor, went through 9 -month Nebraska Hospital Association Leadership Institute class.
This 9-month course is a great opportunity for emerging leaders to further their leadership skills and competencies through a series of interactive sessions. Gena, Mark, and Jackie just graduated and were recognized at the NHA Annual Convention in La Vista on Oct. 16.
“The NHA Leadership Institute offers an excellent platform for enhancing leadership skills and creating valuable networks with healthcare professionals throughout the state. Gena, Mark, and Jackie are enthusiastic about expanding their knowledge and capabilities as they engage in this journey of growth and development,” said Kirsten Faessler, Chief Operating Officer. “We’re excited to cheer them on as leaders and have full confidence in their ability to guide their teams toward continued success.”
Director of Radiology, Gena Carpenter said, “What I liked most about the Leadership Institute was the opportunity to meet and collaborate with great leaders from across the state. The experience pushed me out of my comfort zone, helping to enhance my leadership skills. I learned that it’s okay to be comfortable with being uncomfortable in my leadership role. This program was an excellent networking experience.”
“I really enjoyed the ability to network with other facility leaders to see what they are doing at their locations from a maintenance and Bio Electronics standpoint. I also appreciated the training information that was presented, which will help guide me to become a more effective leader moving forward,” said Mark Gutierrez, Director of Plant Operation.
“Through the NHA Leadership Institute we obtained a lot of new information and tools. It was great to share experiences with colleagues in the healthcare field from different locations and perspectives. Being part of the Leadership Institute has transformed the way I approach my job in ways I never imagined at the beginning of the program. What I enjoyed most was learning how to rebuild myself so I can offer a better version of me to the people I work with,” said Jackie Moreno, Manager of Environmental Services.
About Leadership Institute
The NHA Leadership Institute is an initiative that is made of up a comprehensive curriculum that combines core leadership competency working sessions and multiple layers of applied practice in health care. Coursework focuses on the unique challenges and organizational management techniques facing hospitals. The Institute is geared toward providing middle management and up-and-coming leaders within your hospital with the necessary skills to become exceptional leaders and puts them on the path to senior management positions. It is vital for CEOs to develop the leadership pipeline to ensure effective succession planning while enhancing employees’ contributions to the organization.
Each year, approximately 40 healthcare professionals from across Nebraska come together for a 9-month program designed to instruct, inspire and invigorate. Participants in the NHA Leadership Institute improve their leadership skills and enhance their effectiveness in the health care field while preserving the care and compassion critical to quality healthcare delivery. Participants also establish peer-to-peer connections and lifelong bonds with classmates and faculty.
The Nebraska Hospital Association Leadership Institute’s mission is to advance the effectiveness of hospitals by providing a quality environment for professional development and support of health care leaders. Participants have expert faculty to guide them through the program. Knowledgeable instructors from Bellevue University are ready to steer participants toward professional success and engage them on the pressing issues hospitals encounter. These experts are drawn from diverse departments of the University, including management, human services, leadership development, business administration, and health care administration.
