Taruna R. Banerjee

About Taruna R. Banerjee

Highly accomplished senior healthcare executive with demonstrated success in planning and delivering on strategic priorities. Significant expertise in care transformation and improving clinical and operational workflows using Lean Six Sigma and PDSA improvement frameworks. Deep experience with improving culture of safety, employee engagement and patient experience of care through implementation of a high reliability framework. Proven track record with successful Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory certifications, developing and maintaining relations with local and Massachusetts Department of Health and community leaders. Expertise in building consensus with nurses, physicians and executives to improve access to services and improve quality of care. Able to define and execute on a vision through multi-disciplinary collaboration and establish strong and productive relationships at all levels. Leader and advocate for healthcare equity for the community, patients and employees. Highly motivated and results oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills. Known for building relations, clear communication and ability to influence. Builds high-performing teams while sustaining and improving morale; leads by example establishing a vision for excellence.

Experience

1. Associate Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer

   Cambridge Health Alliance

   Jul 2022 — Present

Education

• Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

  Master of Public Health (MPH)

• Wellesley College

  BA, Neurobiology and Neurosciences

• Advanced Training Program, Intermountain Health Care

  Certificare, Clinical Process Improvement

• Clinical Professional for Patient Safety

  Certificate, Patient Safety