Inova Alexandria Hospital Names Dr. John Audett Chief Medical Officer
August 5, 2008
Alexandria, VA— Inova Alexandria Hospital has named John Audett, MD, its new
chief medical officer. As chief medical officer, Dr. Audett will be responsible
for the oversight of the Medical Affairs Office and its functions, as well as
physician relations, and patient quality and safety.
Dr. Audett has more
than 20 years of experience in healthcare. He served as senior vice president
and vice president of medical affairs at Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island.
While in that role, Audett led the medical staff and plotted the strategic
direction to help ensure quality care and clinical programs at the hospital. He
also implemented a Rapid Response Team that helped reduce the number of critical
outcomes.
Audett was an integral part of the medical staff and executive
leadership often serving as a liaison for the CEO between the hospital and
Warwick community. Prior to joining Kent Hospital, he owned an internal medicine
private practice and held the position of general medical officer for the United
States Health Service.
“Dr. Audett
has a proven track record of achievement and we’re very excited that he will
join us in this new position,” said Christine Candio, CEO, Inova Alexandria
Hospital. “We are confident that his experience and commitment to quality
healthcare will continue to enhance our level of service to the community,
quality care and the strategic direction of the
hospital.”
Dr. Audett graduated from and trained at the University of St. Louis School of
Medicine. He earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of
Rhode Island and completed studies at the American College of Physician
Executives.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit health care system based
in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services,
including emergency and urgent care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental
health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary
board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the
diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and
research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families,
visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its
campuses.
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Contact:
Che Parker
703-321-2559
Jeanne Mayer
703- 321-2918
Kimberly Gibbs
703-504-3438
