Kelly Karpik
About Kelly Karpik
Kelly Karpik serves as the Quality/Patient Safety Program Manager at CommonSpirit Health, bringing over three decades of experience in healthcare. She has held various roles, including Quality/Risk Analyst at Dignity Health and Staff Respiratory Therapist at Lifespan.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Kelly Karpik serves as the Quality/Patient Safety Program Manager at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael. In this role, she focuses on enhancing patient safety and quality initiatives within the healthcare facility.
Current Role at Dignity Health
In addition to her role at CommonSpirit Health, Kelly Karpik has been working as a Quality/Risk Analyst at Dignity Health since 2011. Over her 13 years in this position, she has been involved in various quality improvement projects aimed at minimizing risks and improving patient care at Mercy San Juan Medical Center.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Karpik studied at the Rhode Island Hospital School of Respiratory Therapy, where she achieved a Diploma in Respiratory Therapy from 1979 to 1980. She later attended the University of Rhode Island, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from 1986 to 1989. Her educational background supports her expertise in both respiratory therapy and nursing.
Professional Background
Kelly Karpik has extensive experience in the healthcare field. She worked as a Staff Respiratory Therapist at Lifespan from 1980 to 1988 and later transitioned to a managerial role as Manager of Patient Safety & Quality at Lifespan from 1989 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department at Roger Williams Medical Center for one year from 1994 to 1995.