Eric Stastny
Belmont
Summary
Healthcare Operations Executive skilled in optimizing health systems, streamlining operations, and enhancing patient outcomes, working collaboratively with teams to align organizational goals with community health needs. Dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and driving operational excellence to support the hospital’s mission of quality care delivery.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Emerson Health
10.2017 - Current
- Strategic senior executive responsible for day-to-day operations for 170-bed community hospital including inpatient services, outpatient services and employed physician practices.
- Led Emerson 2.0 Initiative focused on expense reductions and efficiency to improve operational performance of the hospital. Achieved documented reductions of over $18 million.
- Developed campus plan centered on new Emergency Department building and expansion ambulatory space. Project is 100% funded through fundraising and partnered with philanthropy to identify donors.
- Served as Incident Commander for hospital’s response to Covid pandemic including recovery effort of elective and outpatient services.
- Led growth of 20% employed physician practice including primary care and specialists.
- Developed plan to improve surgical performance and new governance structure through a Surgical Services Executive Committee resulting in improved operating room utilization.
- Oversaw construction and expansion projects including Outpatient Rehabilitation, Cancer Center, Ambulatory GI Center, Urgent Care (three locations) and multiple physician practices.
- Oversaw and led multiple Joint Commission surveys.
- Converted contract anesthesia group to full employment with no disruptions to hospital or surgical services.
- Partnered with bariatric surgeons to develop the busiest bariatric surgery program in Massachusetts.
- Led significant monetization efforts including the sale of underperforming real estate holdings.
- Key Accomplishments:
Vice President of Operations and Chief Human Resources Officer
Emerson Health
03.2011 - 09.2017
- Executive responsible for key support services and allied health services.
- Designed and implemented a Best Place to Work Strategy through various engagement programs.
- Lead in the development of a comprehensive facility master plan for the entire hospital campus and offsite locations.
- Completed a comprehensive multi-year infrastructure improvement plan.
- Partnered with external vendor to outsource key support services and implemented a Service Response Center to improve overall patient experience.
- Implemented formal action plans to improve Press Ganey scores related to cleanliness, food and overall appearance.
- Increased laboratory outreach volume by 5% resulting in an increase of revenue of $1.2 Million.
- Key Accomplishments:
Vice President of Human Resources
Emerson Health
03.2006 - 02.2011
- Senior Human Resources Officer responsible for people operations for 1700 employees. Lead in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the hospital’s delivery of high quality, progressive human resources services.
- Coordinated annual Employee Engagement Survey and developed action plans to ensure follow-up.
- Automated performance appraisal process resulting in improved employee satisfaction and 100% timeliness of evaluations.
- Implemented employee Wellness Program which has resulted in an annual health insurance premium decrease of 5%.
- Key Accomplishments:
Associate Vice President
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
10.2004 - 02.2006
Group Health Associates
03.1999 - 01.2001
Mercy Health Partners
04.1997 - 03.1999
Education
Master’s - Healthcare Administration
Ohio University
Bachelor’s - Business, Healthcare Administration
Ohio University
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Operational excellence
- Business development
- Process improvements
- Strategic plans
- Revenue generation
- Financial management
Timeline
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Emerson Health
10.2017 - Current
Vice President of Operations and Chief Human Resources Officer
Emerson Health
03.2011 - 09.2017
Vice President of Human Resources
Emerson Health
03.2006 - 02.2011
Associate Vice President
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
10.2004 - 02.2006
Group Health Associates
03.1999 - 01.2001
Mercy Health Partners
04.1997 - 03.1999
Master’s - Healthcare Administration
Ohio University
Bachelor’s - Business, Healthcare Administration
Ohio University
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