Joanna Gerlt
About Joanna Gerlt
Joanna Gerlt is the Director of Performance Outcomes and Risk, as well as the Director of Regulatory Readiness at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. She has over a decade of experience at Scripps Health, with a strong background in health care administration and management.
Current Position at Scripps Health
Joanna Gerlt serves as the Director, Performance Outcomes and Risk at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. Additionally, she holds the position of Director, Regulatory Readiness within the same organization. These roles entail significant responsibilities in managing performance metrics and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Roles at Scripps Health
Before her current director roles, Joanna Gerlt was the Manager, Patient Safety and Regulatory Accreditation at Scripps Health from 2010 to 2014. With over a decade at Scripps Health, she transitioned into higher management roles, drawing on her extensive experience in patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Education and Qualifications
Joanna Gerlt earned her Master's degree in Management, Health Care Administration from Capella University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from The University of Kansas, completed between 1991 and 1995. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her roles in health care management and administration.
Experience in Patient Safety and Regulatory Readiness
Throughout her career at Scripps Health, Joanna Gerlt has accumulated extensive experience in patient safety and regulatory readiness. Her journey from Manager, Patient Safety and Regulatory Accreditation to her current director roles highlights her expertise and commitment in these critical areas of healthcare.
Impact on Performance Outcomes at Scripps Health
Since 2017, Joanna Gerlt has been instrumental in improving performance outcomes at Scripps Health. Her role involves leveraging her knowledge and experience to enhance patient safety measures and ensure regulatory compliance, thus driving better health care outcomes within the organization.