CHI St. Vincent announced the appointment of Christi Whatley to market vice president of Ancillary Services for Arkansas.
In her new role, Whatley will oversee imaging, pharmacy, laboratory, respiratory, therapy services, facilities, environmental services, transportation, operational performance excellence, and food and nutrition. She moves into her new role after serving nearly seven years as vice president of quality and professional services for CHI St. Vincent.
“Christi is a proven leader with a strong track record of success in healthcare operations and quality improvement,” CHI St. Vincent Market President Chad Aduddell said. “Her dedication to excellence, strategic vision and a deep understanding of our mission make her an invaluable addition to our leadership team. I know she will be instrumental in leading the service excellence of our ancillary services for many years to come.”
Whatley has served in various healthcare leadership roles across Arkansas and Hot Springs since 1996, from finance to operations. In her leadership at CHI St. Vincent, she oversaw quality and operational excellence across Arkansas.
Whatley led CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs to its LeapFrog A facility designation and overhauled safety protocols for CHI St. Vincent across the state to meet quality metrics. Whatley also led risk strategy, ensuring readmission reduction while elevating continuum of care coordination.
Whatley is a graduate of Henderson State University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA. She is a certified public accountant and certified professional in healthcare quality.