Hartford HealthCare

The American Hospital Association recognizes one health system each year that demonstrates commitment to patient safety, health equity, and quality improvement each and every day across the continuum of care. President & CEO Jeffrey Flaks, alongside various leaders from across Hartford HealthCare accepted the 2025 Quest for Quality prize down in Nashville, Tennessee! A special recognition to all of our colleagues who go above and beyond the call of duty to transform the care experience. It is because of you, that we are the Best at Getting Better. For more information about this recognition, check out this link: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eiFrMCkR #HartfordHealthCare #AmericanHospitalAssociation #QuestforQuality

The "right cause at the right time." To support Jim Funk and the HHC Tide HustlersTeam, please visit: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eQ75uE4s

Tomorrow’s healthcare leaders are built today. ❤️ We sat down with Hartford HealthCare’s 2025-2026 Administrative Fellows to learn more about how the program has shaped their journey so far...from building executive-level insight to driving real, meaningful impact across our system. Their stories remind us that leadership isn’t just about direction; it’s about purpose, growth, and service. Want to learn more? Join our upcoming webinars to explore the fellowship experience and discover how you can take the next step in your healthcare leadership journey. To learn more about the Fellowship program and to register for an upcoming webinar, visit: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gEbASFyg We are the Best at Getting Better. #HartfordHealthCare #AdministrativeFellowship #HealthcareLeadership Christopher Carlucci, MBA | Ishita Rana | Cameron Morosky, M.S. | Aimee Asante, MHA | Coy Tyler, MSHA, BSN, RN | Colin Fanning, MHA | Camila Padovani, MHSA | Liam Ordonez | Maia Signore | Victoria Baez, MHA | Suzette H.

🚨 What looks like chaos… is actually life-saving coordination. Recently, The Hospital of Central Connecticut teamed up with emergency responders to run a full-scale mass casualty drill—spanning multiple locations and agencies. From Willow Brook Park to the New Britain campus, this intense simulation tested communication, triage, and rapid response systems. Because in a real emergency, practice could mean the difference between life and death.

Gratitude, celebration, and purpose. ❤️ Colleagues came together at our 9 Farm Springs System Support Office for Colleague Appreciation Day...a moment to celebrate the extraordinary work happening across Hartford HealthCare. With lawn games, swag giveaways, incredible pizza from the New Haven Pizza Truck, and sweet treats like ice cream - this event was truly one to remember. Our President & CEO, Jeffrey Flaks remarked that we have the best people, and the greatest culture. From winning the American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Award, to the countless ways our teams are transforming the care experience, this recognition belongs to every colleague who shows up with heart, compassion, and a shared commitment to our mission. We're excited to announce that the Quest for Quality trophy will make its way across our system this year, so colleagues - stay tuned for where it will end up next! We would like to thank everyone who joined in the celebration. Let’s keep moving forward together, because at the end of the day, it’s all about being the Best at Getting Better. #HartfordHealthCare #ColleagueAppreciation #AmericanHospitalAssociation #QuestforQuality

Prize Winner: Hartford HealthCare "Hartford HealthCare is a nonprofit health system composed of eight hospitals in urban, suburban and rural areas, as well as 445 ambulatory clinics, 78 outpatient care centers, three outpatient behavioral health care sites and several other facilities that in total serve 2.2 million outpatient visits annually. Its mantra, “we want to be the best at getting better,” is evident in the entire system’s unwavering commitment to excellence in health care, emphasis on teamwork, high- reliability training and a deeply ingrained quality methodology. Hartford HealthCare demonstrates strong leadership involvement in quality through a series of impactful programs reinforcing a culture of safety, accountability and patient-centered care. Every leadership meeting begins with a patient’s story that shapes systemwide learnings. The “Safety Starts with Me” messaging and the prominent “You Are Not Alone” signage serves as visible reminders of the health system’s goal to ensure that every individual – whether a patient, team member or visitor – feels supported and empowered. Hartford HealthCare has successfully embedded a culture of continuous improvement at every level of the organization, making learning and innovation central to its mission. A strong commitment to Lean methodology ensures that every employee, regardless of role, has the tools and training necessary to drive outcome-based goals and actively contribute to process improvement. The system’s efforts have led to impressive accomplishments such as a 70% reduction in health care-acquired infections from 2015 to 2023. Additionally, team members showed a 48% increase in reporting potential safety events from 2021 to 2023, a testament to Hartford HealthCare’s positive safety culture." - AHA

Say hello to 260 of our newest colleagues here at Hartford HealthCare! This group started their journey at New Colleague Orientation at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford. Our VP of Content Strategy, Rebecca Stewart captured the legendary super selfie today - showcasing the excitement and energy in the room! We are grateful to have such a dynamic group now a part of Connecticut’s most trusted for personalized coordinated care. 👀 See yourself in the audience? Let us know below! 🧠 Thinking about a new career? Visit HHCCareers.org to view our current openings and learn more about our incredible system.

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🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Hope and Healing 🎉 This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut — a decade of dedication to exceptional cancer care, innovation, and unwavering support for patients and families in providing life-saving care. We’re deeply #grateful to the visionaries, care teams, HHC Leadership and community partners who made this possible. 💜 A heartfelt thank you to Ann for bravely sharing your story. Your strength and vulnerability were truly inspiring — and a reminder of the power of resilience and #hope. We’re so thankful you’ve not only survived, but thrived. Here’s to 10 years of impact — and many more to come. #CancerCare #HHCStrong #10YearAnniversary #SurvivorStory #HartfordHealthCare

Meet Katelyn Kamishlian and Tammy Piel, MSN, RN – two incredible allies and members of our LGBTQ+ Colleague Resource Group. They reflect on what it means to be an ally, how the CRG embedded themselves in the community during Pride Month, and why creating safe, inclusive spaces matters in healthcare. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️