Alex Wimsatt

In a health system as expansive and diverse as Providence, one-size-fits-all solutions simply don’t work. But what does work? Collaboration, customization, and a shared commitment to elevating the patient experience across every site of care. In this dynamic and interactive panel, PX leaders from multiple Providence hospitals come together to share what’s working on the ground—how they innovate locally while aligning to system-wide goals.

• Discover how Providence leaders balance system alignment with local flexibility to improve experience outcomes
• Gain proven strategies for sharing, scaling, and adapting patient experience innovations across facilities
• Learn how cross-hospital collaboration can foster a PX culture that’s cohesive, resilient, and patient-centered from the inside out

Join fellow patient experience leaders for a hands-on, small-group session using design thinking to tackle real-world challenges in healthcare. Guided by experienced facilitators, each table will focus on a specific PX pain point—from care transitions to staff burnout—and work through a rapid-cycle innovation process to uncover creative, actionable solutions.

These intimate, interactive discussions are built for participation—not passive listening—so come ready to share, brainstorm, and leave with fresh ideas you can put into practice.

What to Expect:

• Choose from several timely PX challenges curated by industry leaders
• Collaborate with peers in a structured yet flexible design-thinking framework
• Walk away with practical strategies and inspiration to take back to your team

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ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOP #1:  The Disruption Mandala – Making Meaning from Chaos

Julie Kennedy Oehlert, Chief Experience and Brand Officer, ECU Health

How might we transform disruption into a catalyst for clarity, creativity, and meaningful change in patient experience?

ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOP #2:  From Reactive to Proactive: Rethinking Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare"

Stephanie Bayer, Senior Director, Patient Experience, Cleveland Clinic

How might we design safer environments and stronger support systems to protect staff from physical and verbal abuse while maintaining compassionate care?

ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOP #3:  Winning Over the Why: Engaging a Disconnected C-Suite in the Value of Patient Experience

Lisa Drumbore, Vice President, Chief Experience Officer, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System

How might we reframe patient experience as a strategic priority for executives who see it as a ‘nice to have’ rather than a business imperative?

ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOP #4: Leading with Intention – Developing the Next Generation of PX Leaders

 Alex Wimsatt, BSN, RN, PHN, Director, Care Experience, Providence

Michelle Eleby, MHA, MSG, Executive Director, Clinical Excellence, Providence

How might we design leadership development programs that not only build PX capabilities, but also foster confidence, resilience, and a clear sense of purpose?

ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOP #5:  Designing a Patient Advisory Board That Actually Drives Change

Cassandra Cisneros, Director, Patient Experience, Penn Medicine

How might we create a patient advisory board that goes beyond box-checking and becomes a meaningful engine for insight, inclusion, and impact?