Talking Heads An interview with Susan Hodgetts MIHM MBA BEd Med, Chief Executive: Institute of Healthcare Management, UK

摘要

Susan Hodgetts was appointed Chief Executive of the Institute of Healthcare Management and took up the post in July 2006. The Institute of Healthcare Management (IHM) is the professional organization for managers throughout health care, including the National Health Service (NHS), independent providers, health care consultants and the armed forces. The IHM's focus is improving patient/user care wherever and whenever they need health care; the route to achieving this is through the promotion of excellence in health care management. Since 1 January 2008 Sue has also been acting as interim CEO for the National Centre for Involvement. Sue has extensive experience in the field of education and training both within and external to the NHS. Previously, Sue held high profile positions within education organizations and NHS education and training bodies including five years as Chief Executive of the Devon and Cornwall NHS Workforce Development Confederation, where she built the organization from its inception. Sue has a passion for developing organizations in order to maximize the potential of both its staff and its resources. Sue's hobbies include mountaineering, sailing, theatre and film and enjoying her leisure time with family and friends.