Patricia Gillespie
About Patricia Gillespie
Patricia Gillespie is a Clinical Data Abstraction Specialist with extensive experience in healthcare data management. She has worked at Health Catalyst since 2020 and previously held positions at Banner Health for a total of 13 years, including roles as a Clinical Data Abstraction Specialist and Infection Preventionist.
Work at Health Catalyst
Patricia Gillespie has been employed at Health Catalyst since 2020, serving as a Clinical Data Abstraction Specialist. In this role, she focuses on the extraction and analysis of clinical data to support healthcare improvement initiatives. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of enhancing patient care through data-driven insights.
Previous Experience at Banner Health
Before joining Health Catalyst, Patricia Gillespie worked at Banner Health for a total of 13 years. She served as a Clinical Data Abstraction Specialist from 2016 to 2020, where she was responsible for managing clinical data to improve healthcare outcomes. Prior to this role, she worked as an Infection Preventionist from 2007 to 2016, focusing on infection control measures and patient safety.
Clinical Data Abstraction Specialist Role
As a Clinical Data Abstraction Specialist, Patricia Gillespie specializes in the systematic collection and analysis of clinical data. This role involves interpreting medical records and extracting relevant information to support quality improvement initiatives within healthcare settings. Her expertise in this area aids in the development of strategies to enhance patient care.
Background in Infection Prevention
Patricia Gillespie's background includes significant experience in infection prevention. During her nine years at Banner Health as an Infection Preventionist, she implemented protocols to reduce infection rates and improve patient safety. This experience has provided her with a strong foundation in healthcare quality and patient care practices.