Cindy Russo, President of Trumbull Regional Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss her career, the fulfilling and challenging parts of her first year as President of Trumbull Regional, their most urgent health needs, and much more.
Summary
Cindy Russo, President of Trumbull Regional Medical Center
Career and First Year Challenges
Cindy Russo, President of Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren, Ohio, discusses her career and the fulfilling and challenging aspects of her first year in the role. Starting out as a registered nurse, she has worked her way up into various nursing leadership positions before becoming president of Trumbull Regional.
During her first year, Cindy finds the most fulfillment in working with the dedicated staff and team at Trumbull Regional. However, one of the biggest challenges faced is staffing shortages in almost every discipline. In order to address this issue, Trumbull Regional is exploring telehealth solutions to bridge the staffing gaps.
Facility Improvements and Capacity Expansion
Recently, Trumbull Medical Center made significant enhancements to its eighth floor, resulting in the availability of private rooms for patients. This improvement has not only increased the capacity of the emergency department but also prevented patients from leaving due to being held in the department. The additional space in each patient's room allows the medical staff to dedicate more time to providing personalized care.
Recent Achievements and Better Patient Care
Cindy, along with her team, has accomplished notable improvements in the past year. They have reopened the eighth floor, brought dialysis services in-house, and recruited a new cardiothoracic surgeon. These changes aim to enhance patient care and ensure that treatment options are available locally at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.
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This episode aired on 05/25/2023 and can be listened here.
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