Gretchen Brown, MSN, RN, serves as the VP, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Stanford Health Care. She brings a myriad of experiences, having held significant roles including the implementation of Clinical Inpatient Access, a throughput hub, and acting as an interim Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Inpatient Services. Her leadership expertise encompasses a wide range of areas such as emergency medicine, psychiatry, inpatient services, and the emergency department.

In 2019, Gretchen played a pivotal role in the launch of Stanford Health Care’s state-of-the-art hospital tower. As the primary clinical representative for Patient Care Services, she integrated technology and operations. Furthermore, Gretchen led the initiative to introduce an innovative model of care, Acuity Adaptable care to Stanford Health Care. This model has since revolutionized care delivery by offering flexible patient centric care and improving operational efficiency.

Throughout her career, Gretchen has consistently incorporated technology, showcasing her commitment to advancement and innovation. After a successful hospital opening, she began shifting her attention purely to Informatics. Today, Gretchen oversees multidisciplinary initiatives, focusing on enhancing electronic health record systems and managing clinical technology platforms, always with the goal of improving patient care and the workplace for our providers and clinicians.