Songer is Chief Nursing Officer
April 7, 2006

Songer is Chief Nursing Officer: Lucille E. Songer, RN, BS is settling in as recently named Chief Nursing Officer at Athol Memorial Hospital by the Hospital’s Board of Trustees. Ms. Songer, a lifelong resident of the North Quabbin Region, has worked at Athol Memorial Hospital’ beginning as a staff nurse, in 1990. She has served the Hospital in various capacities including Nurse Manager of Staff Education, Nurse Manager of Performance Improvement and Risk Management, and most recently as interim co-Chief Nursing Officer.

Ms. Songer will continue her responsibilities in Performance Improvement and Risk Management, which include leading the Hospital through regulatory compliance initiatives and ongoing performance projects, in addition to her new role. She completed the RN program at Greenfield Community College and received her BS degree from University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Ms. Songer has continued her postgraduate education in the field of legal and ethical studies.

“Ms. Songer has already made such a notable contribution to this facility,” remarked Steve Penka, CHE, Athol Memorial Hospital President and CEO. “She knows the institution well and has very capably guided the hospital in accreditation preparation and policy matters. This promotion illustrates how much we value her experience and expertise.”

“I’m very pleased to be selected [as Chief Nursing Officer]”, stated Ms. Songer. “I’m committed to Athol Memorial Hospital and our noted ability to provide safe and consistent care. I look forward to working for the Hospital and community with this additional opportunity.”

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