Carla Yost BSN, FACHE, CPHQ,

Among Becker's 66 CNOs to know in 2022, Carla Yost, BSN, FACHE, CPHQ, is the Chief Nursing Officer of Hillcrest Medical Center, Ardent Health System. Here, she leads the nursing and patient care operations for the 656-bed facility, successfully fostering achievements like most recently, a top-ranking hospital in patient safety, awarded by the organization, Leapfrog. She also advocates for nurses, investing in their growth, and increasing staff retention. Carla brings with her more than 15 years of knowledge and experience in senior executive leadership. Her previous roles include System Chief Nursing and Quality Officer for Ascension Kansas, Vice President of Nursing and Quality at HCA Healthcare in Overland Park, Kansas, and a Baldridge Examiner for the U.S. Department of Commerce. Carla earned her Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Marymount College. In 2018, Carla was named a Health Care Hero by the Wichita Business Journal. In 2023, she continues to prove that true by leading nursing and quality teams by rigorously applying quality improvement methodologies.