Diane (Dee) Murphy has been named chief quality officer for UM Shore Regional Health, effective Monday, August 27, 2018. She has vast experience in was quality management leadership, risk management, infection prevention, patient advocacy, and accreditation.
Murphy comes to UM SRH from Northwest Health, Arkansas where she served as system chief quality officer. In that capacity, she provided oversight for quality and performance improvement for five acute care hospitals and 35 physician practices. Previously, she was the chief quality officer at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center; she also served as a Navy nurse anda surveyor at the Joint Commission.
Murphy’s educational credentials include a Doctor of Health Administration from the University of Phoenix; a Master of Science, Education, from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb; and a Bachelor of Science, Nursing, from East Carolina University.