Karen Watts
About Karen Watts
Karen Watts is a Project Manager at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, known for her work on the GP Streaming Service and Theatre Efficiency/Utilisation.
Work at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Karen Watts serves as a Project Manager at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She has held this position since 2016, focusing on various projects aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency. One notable initiative she has led is the development of a GP Streaming Service within the Emergency Department. This project involved architectural redevelopment to streamline patient care by directing non-critical patients to a GP, thereby optimizing the use of emergency resources.
Education and Expertise
Karen Watts attended Hayesfield Girls School from 1985 to 1991. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her role in project management within the healthcare sector. She applies her knowledge and expertise to manage complex projects that enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
Background
Karen Watts has a background in project management within the healthcare industry. Her experience includes managing significant projects that involve collaboration with various stakeholders. She has been instrumental in overseeing the relocation project of the Firs, which involved transferring an NHS clinical ward to Hampshire County Council management, focusing on rehabilitation care for patients ready to be discharged.
Achievements
In her role at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Karen Watts has implemented a structure for Theatre Efficiency and Utilisation. This initiative ensures a complete list of patients at all times, which has contributed to reducing costs associated with empty theatres. Her work demonstrates a commitment to improving operational efficiency and patient care within the organization.