Laguna Honda prepares for new nursing leaders and chief medical officer recruitment

The recent government meeting in San Francisco highlighted significant updates regarding the Laguna Honda facility's leadership transitions and ongoing recruitment efforts.

During the meeting, officials announced that new nursing leaders have begun their onboarding process, which includes required training and EPIC learnings. They are expected to fully engage in operations oversight by next week. Cherry D'Antoni, the acting chief nursing officer at Laguna, will shift to a support role to ensure a smooth transition for the new leaders, maintaining the momentum gained in recent months.

Additionally, the recruitment for the chief medical officer position at Laguna Honda has been ongoing for nearly a year. Officials reported that the process has been competitive and is now in its final stages, with hopes to finalize an offer in the coming days or weeks.

These updates reflect the city's commitment to maintaining high standards in healthcare leadership and operational continuity at Laguna Honda.