Wendy Hensel
About Wendy Hensel
Wendy Hensel is the Director of Health Information Management at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she oversees HIM operations and compliance with HIPAA regulations. She has extensive experience in healthcare information technology and operations management, contributing to the hospital's efficiency.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Wendy Hensel currently serves as the Director of Health Information Management at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she enhances the hospital's Health Information Management (HIM) operations and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Associate Director at the same hospital from 2016 to 2021, and as a Systems Coordinator from 2014 to 2016. Her extensive experience at UPMC Children's Hospital has contributed to the operational efficiency of the institution.
Education and Expertise
Wendy Hensel earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Management Information Systems from Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus, completing her studies between 1985 and 1990. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) and Operations Management. This expertise has been instrumental in enhancing the Health Information Management operations at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Background
Before joining UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Wendy Hensel worked at Select Medical as a Regional Operations Coordinator from 1998 to 2014, accumulating 16 years of experience in operations management. This role provided her with a solid understanding of healthcare operations, which she later applied in her various positions at UPMC Children's Hospital. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on improving healthcare information systems and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Health Information Management
As the Privacy Officer at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Wendy Hensel oversees compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring that patient information is managed securely and ethically. Her leadership in Health Information Management has contributed to the hospital's commitment to maintaining high standards of patient privacy and data security. Her role is critical in navigating the complexities of healthcare regulations and implementing best practices within the hospital.