Yanely Reyes Hernandez
About Yanely Reyes Hernandez
Yanely Reyes Hernandez serves as the National Director of Laboratory Compliance and Corporate Responsibility at CommonSpirit Health and has held the position of Laboratory Director at Memorial Hermann Health System since 2015. She has a background in Medical Laboratory Science and Business Administration, and has implemented significant improvements in laboratory operations and compliance.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Yanely Reyes Hernandez serves as the National Director of Laboratory Compliance and Corporate Responsibility at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization in the Greater Denver Area. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with laboratory regulations and enhancing corporate responsibility initiatives across the organization.
Current Role at Memorial Hermann Health System
Since 2015, Yanely Reyes Hernandez has been the Laboratory Director at Memorial Hermann Health System. In this capacity, she oversees laboratory operations and implements strategies to improve efficiency and compliance. Her leadership has been instrumental in optimizing laboratory processes and enhancing patient care.
Education and Expertise
Yanely Reyes Hernandez earned her Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, completing her studies from 2003 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Western Governors University between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, she has completed training in Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current roles, Yanely Reyes Hernandez worked as a Medical Laboratory Technologist at Houston Methodist from 2006 to 2007. Her experience in laboratory settings has provided her with a strong foundation in medical technology and compliance. She has also spearheaded regulatory inspections by The College of American Pathologist, showcasing her expertise in laboratory standards.
Achievements in Laboratory Management
Yanely Reyes Hernandez has implemented several significant initiatives in her roles. She improved the availability of blood in emergency rooms and convenient care centers. Additionally, she reduced the cost of point-of-care laboratory testing by standardizing reagent orders and minimizing quality control processes. Her efforts in implementing whole blood lactic acid testing have also enhanced turnaround times for sepsis protocols.