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Sheila O'Leary

Sheila O'Leary

MSc, FCIPD
Consultant

Background

  • Over two decades of experience in health care as a member of the senior executive team
  • Senior leader in quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, hospital accreditation, human resource management and governance
  • Operational expertise in implementing and sustaining JCI accreditation through engaging medical, clinical, and non-clinical staff and developing, implementing, and embedding a quality framework
  • Nearly 20 years of experience as an International Consultant

Ms. Sheila O'Leary led her organization through successful Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation surveys from initial survey to re-survey for over 15 years. She has supported and guided organizations internationally through survey preparation and in maintaining continuous quality improvement and patient safety. She is passionate about the practical implementation of practice and process to embed high quality, evidence-based patient care.

Ms. O'Leary has a strong international consulting background having presented at conferences and participated in practicum in the U.S., Middle East, and Europe. Her international consulting experience includes Europe, Asia, Americas, and the Middle East.

Professional Experience

  • Senior Executive – Quality, Risk & Patient Safety in acute healthcare and also in hospice & palliative care, Ireland
  • Senior Executive – Human Resource Management in acute healthcare, Ireland
  • Human Resource Planning and Information Manager, Community Health, England

Professional Affiliations or Certifications

  • Fellow of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD)

Education

  • Master of Science in Quality & Safety in Healthcare Management, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
  • Diploma in Quality Management, Lean Health Systems, University of Limerick, Ireland
  • University Diploma in Personnel Management, DeMontford University, Leicester, England
  • Higher Diploma in Education, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
  • Bachelor of Science Degree, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland