❄️ We kick off with the brutal Central NY winter weather (will we ever get above 5 degrees? Drop your thoughts in the comments!)

♿️ New color-coded wheelchair system explained – making it easier for everyone to find and return the right chair (pink for maternity, blue for AM surge, and more!)

🚗 Parking & snow challenges – updates on recent improvements and ongoing efforts

🏆 Big congratulations to our Maternity Service Line – recognized as a US News & World Report Best Maternity Hospital with impressive stats: low C-section rates, high exclusive breastfeeding, and birthing-friendly designation!

Special guest interview with Ashley Edwards, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer:

• Her journey from preceptorship in 2012 to CNO
• Recent doctorate in executive nursing leadership
• Major wins in nurse retention, certifications, and professional development
• How a $5M Cabrini grant is funding VR training, simulation, virtual nursing, and more
• Tackling violence in healthcare, burnout, and the future of nursing standards

Plus fun rapid-fire questions, leadership lessons, and Ann Marie's new KPI focus: keeping people interested, informed, involved, and inspired.

If you work at Rome Health, are a patient, or just care about great local healthcare – this one's for you!

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