WCCH announces leadership changes

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) is pleased to announce several leadership changes effective this month.

Brenda Quesnel, RN, MBA, has been named vice president of patient care/chief nursing officer. She provides administrative oversight to WCCH patient care departments, replacing Janie Fruge', RN, MSN, MBA, who is now the hospital's full-time chief operating officer. Quesnel holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a master's of business administration degree from Walden University. She has been with WCCH for nearly three years.

Jennifer Ackel, CHC, has been named corporate compliance officer. Ackel is responsible for the implementation of daily compliance and privacy activities. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in health and human services from The University of Alabama and an associate's degree in nursing from Jefferson State College in Birmingham, Alabama. She is currently pursuing a master of healthcare administration degree from Walden University and has been with WCCH for one year.

Amanda Bryant, RN, has been named patient safety coordinator. She is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs and initiatives in the areas of safety, risk management, and infection control. Bryant holds an associate's degree in nursing from McNeese State University. She has been with WCCH for 11 years.

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