Gaytri Kumar
About Gaytri Kumar
Gaytri Kumar serves as the Clinical Patient Experience & Safety Manager at Eden Health, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in developing patient feedback systems and enhancing patient safety through strategic quality integration.
Work at Eden Health
Gaytri Kumar has been employed at Eden Health since 2021. She currently holds the position of Clinical Patient Experience & Safety Manager, a role she has occupied since 2022. In addition to this position, she serves as a Clinical Subject Matter Expert on the Clinical Product Committee and has worked as a Pop-Up Clinician. Her responsibilities include leading Root Cause Analyses and implementing corrective action plans to enhance patient safety and experience. Kumar's work is conducted remotely, reflecting the organization's commitment to flexible work arrangements.
Education and Expertise
Gaytri Kumar earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies from St. John's University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in clinical practices. Her expertise is further demonstrated through her strategic focus on integrating clinical quality with patient safety and risk mitigation, which is essential in her current managerial role.
Background in Healthcare
Prior to her current role at Eden Health, Gaytri Kumar accumulated extensive experience in various healthcare settings. She worked as a Nephrology Physician Assistant at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for seven months in 2016. Following that, she spent four years at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where she held multiple roles, including Project Manager and Quality and Patient Safety Specialist. Additionally, she served as a Physician Assistant at Montefiore Health System for eight years, further enhancing her clinical skills and knowledge.
Achievements in Patient Safety
In her role as Clinical Patient Experience & Safety Manager, Gaytri Kumar has developed a centralized system for patient feedback and standardized tracking methods. These initiatives are aimed at implementing corrective action plans effectively. Her leadership in conducting Root Cause Analyses and common cause analyses has contributed to significant improvements in patient safety and experience within the healthcare organizations she has worked for.