Video by Carol Kaplan and Ricardo Reyes-Guevara | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 01.10.2025
Brian Vazzano, Director of Healthcare Operations, announces a new budget that will fund facility maintenance, new hires, and the launch of a patient-first New Model of Care at Walter Reed. The initiative includes streamlining appointments and integrating video visits through the Converge platform into the MHS GENESIS system. (DOD video by Ricardo J. Reyes)...
Video by Carol Kaplan and Ricardo Reyes-Guevara | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 12.23.2024
Join U.S. Navy Commander Andrew Benson, Director for Clinical Support, as he discusses one of the 12 Initiatives: "Integrate our Product Lines as a Regional System of Healthcare." Walter Reed is using horizontal and vertical integration to launch the New Model of Care, "Walter's Way," enhancing specialty services, streamlining patient care, and introducing scheduled virtual visits integrated......
Video by Carol Kaplan and Ricardo Reyes-Guevara | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 12.11.2024
Join Terri Lavoie, Walter Reed's Assistant Chief of Staff, as she explains one of the 12 Initiatives: Enhance Staff Recruitment & Retention on Dec. 11. The focus of this initiative is to recruit and retain staff through various programs and events, such as the Human Experience Reimagined, on-the-spot awards, organizational events, and upcoming leadership development initiatives aimed at......
Video by Quinton Lyons | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 08.05.2024
Mr. Brian Vazzano, Director for Healthcare Operations at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, delivers an update on the Stewardship & Accountability Initiative. This is one of the 12 initiatives introduced by Walter Reed's Director, U.S. Navy CAPT Melissa Austin. The 12 Initiatives were created to tackle key challenges facing the hospital. (DOD video by Quinton Lyons)...
Video by Quinton Lyons | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 07.29.2024
U.S. Army Col. Aniceto Navarro, Director for Behavioral Health at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, delivers an update on the Rapid Hiring Initiative. This is one of the 12 initiatives introduced by Walter Reed's Director, U.S. Navy CAPT Melissa Austin. The 12 Initiatives were created to tackle key challenges facing the hospital. (DOD video by Quinton Lyons)...
Video by Quinton Lyons | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 07.23.2024
U.S. Army Col. David Kwon, Director for Dentistry at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, delivers an update on the Develop a Joint Manpower Management System Initiative. This is one of the 12 initiatives introduced by Walter Reed's Director, U.S. Navy CAPT Melissa Austin. The 12 Initiatives were created to tackle key challenges facing the hospital. (DOD video by Quinton Lyons)...
Video by Quinton Lyons | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 07.22.2024
Dr. Felicia Pehrson, Director for Quality at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, delivers an update on the Patient Flow and Discharge Initiative. This is one of the 12 initiatives introduced by Walter Reed's Director, U.S. Navy CAPT Melissa Austin. The 12 Initiatives were created to tackle key challenges facing the hospital. (DOD video by Quinton Lyons)...
Video by Quinton Lyons | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 07.15.2024
COL Paul Hwang, Director for Surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, delivers an update on the Casualty Care Readiness Initiative. This is one of the 12 initiatives introduced by Walter Reed's Director, U.S. Navy CAPT Melissa Austin. The 12 Initiatives were created to tackle key challenges facing the hospital. (DOD video by Quinton Lyons)...