Paula Ellis, DNP, CARN, NEA-BC, Saint John Chief Executive Officer, was invited to speak at the Becker’s Hospital Review 9th Annual CEO and CFO Roundtable Conference held Nov. 15-17, 2021, in Chicago, Ill. Ellis’ topic was “How Small and Midsize Hospitals Can Thrive and De
liver Great Quality.”
In 2021, Saint John Hospital was one of only six hospitals in Kansas awarded CMS Five-Star rating based upon high quality patient outcomes, low readmission rates, and high patient satisfaction scores. This year Saint John Hospital also received an A grade through the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade initiative and a Five-Star rating for treatment of sepsis through Healthgrades.
Ellis is the wife of Kansas District 47 representative, Ron Ellis, and resides in rural Meriden. Becker’s is a leading source of cutting-edge business information for healthcare industry leaders.