Sana Mahmood, Mha
About Sana Mahmood, Mha
Sana Mahmood is a Quality & Patient Safety Data Coordinator at Atlantic Health System, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Health and a Master's degree in Health Care Administration, and has experience in various health-related roles, including internships at notable institutions.
Current Role at Atlantic Health System
Sana Mahmood serves as the Quality & Patient Safety Data Coordinator at Atlantic Health System, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on improving hospital operational activities by utilizing her analytical skills to maintain data in databases such as RedCap and EPIC systems. She conducts internal quality team meetings to monitor and evaluate evidence supporting clinical measure data. Her responsibilities include examining performance reports for key measures to assess the efficiency of overall operational activities.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current role, Sana Mahmood gained valuable experience in various healthcare settings. She worked as a Community Health Intern at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in 2018, where she contributed for two months. Additionally, she served as a Radiation Oncology Intern at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey from 2020 to 2021 for five months. Her earlier roles included Health Marketing Intern at Health Connexions in 2016 and Facilities Planning Intern at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2017.
Education and Advanced Studies
Sana Mahmood holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, which she completed from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education at Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, where she earned a Master's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from 2019 to 2021. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in healthcare.
Professional Certifications and Skills
Sana Mahmood possesses a Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma, which enhances her ability to reduce waste in workflows and focus on process optimization. Her analytical skills have led to significant improvements in hospital quality performance, including a reported 45% increase in performance improvement by analyzing and interpreting service line data for CMS measures. She actively engages in quality improvement initiatives within her organization.
Community Involvement and Leadership
Sana Mahmood has demonstrated a commitment to community health through her involvement as an executive board member of the New Jersey Public Health Association (Rutgers Student Chapter). In this capacity, she promoted healthy living and led service activities with external communities. Additionally, she has led service activities with Dina's Dwellings, an organization that supports women and children affected by domestic violence.