Courtney Brenner
About Courtney Brenner
Courtney Brenner is an Ethics Consultant at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and an Associate at Aptive Resources, specializing in High Reliability Organization practices. With a background in psychology and bioethics, she focuses on improving patient safety and quality of care through data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Courtney Brenner has served as an Ethics Consultant at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2021. In this role, she provides ethical guidance and support, contributing to the hospital's commitment to high standards of care. Her work involves engaging with clinical teams to address ethical dilemmas and enhance patient care practices.
Work at Aptive Resources
Since 2021, Courtney Brenner has held the position of Associate-VA, VHA, High Reliability Organization (HRO) at Aptive Resources. In this capacity, she manages and supports continuous quality improvement processes for HRO assessments. Her focus is on developing and implementing strategies that sustain high reliability within healthcare settings, aiming to improve patient safety and quality of care.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Brenner earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Point Park University between 2015 and 2017. Additionally, she achieved a Doctor of Philosophy in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from Duquesne University from 2018 to 2021, enhancing her expertise in ethical considerations within healthcare.
Background
Courtney Brenner has a diverse professional background in healthcare and project management. She worked as a Project Manager at the University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute for five months in 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Program Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy for one year. Her experience also includes roles as a Specialized Care Manager at Wesley Family Services and a Staffing Supervisor at Right at Home, LLC.
Achievements in Quality Improvement
In her current role at Aptive Resources, Courtney Brenner conducts 15-week evaluations at Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) sites, which involve comprehensive data analysis and stakeholder engagement. She provides clinical insights that enhance relationship building and data interpretation for the HRO team, contributing to the organization's mission of improving healthcare outcomes.