Eleanor Slater Hospital, a state psychiatric institution with locations in Cranston, R.I., and Pascoag, R.I., will join the Hospital Association of Rhode Island April 1.
As a member of HARI, the hospital will have access to a number of services provided by the association, including peer-to-peer learning, quality and patient safety initiatives and data analysis and reports.
Cynthia Huether, CEO of Eleanor Slater Hospital, will serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of HARI's board of trustees, according to the report.
"Our Eleanor Slater Hospital team is pleased to work with HARI," said Ms. Huether. "Having the opportunity to partner with professional organizations across Rhode Island helps the state hospital provide the best possible care to our patients. We look forward to collaborating with all members of HARI to allow for new ideas and energy within our system."