Baptist Health announced Oct. 6 that Dr. Kate Barrier is vice president of medical affairs for Baptist Medical Center Clay.
Barrier, an emergency medicine specialist, will oversee clinical quality, patient safety and overall care. She joined Baptist Health in 2015 as part of the Emergency Resources Group.
“Dr. Barrier is a proven and effective leader who is committed to continuous improvement. She brings energy, enthusiasm and passion for quality that truly represents the future of our health system,” said Dr. Timothy Groover, executive vice president and system chief medical officer, said in a news release.
Barrier was a medical director at Baptist Health and led a project that developed a comprehensive sepsis management strategy. She also was the director of clinical quality for the Emergency Resources Group.
“This opportunity represents an exciting next step toward greater involvement and growth in health care administration and leadership,” Barrier said.
“One of my personal goals has been to bring the voice of emergency medicine to the table, because it brings valuable perspective to the broader hospital strategy. I am looking forward to working with the team at Baptist Clay in this capacity.”
Barrier received her medical degree from the University of Florida and has held several leadership positions in clinical quality and safety. She has a master’s degree in health care delivery science from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.