Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Katherine Salkanovic Added to Beryl Institute Pediatric Council
Director of Patient Experience Joins Prestigious Council of Respected Industry Professionals
LAS VEGAS – Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Nevada’s only outpatient children’s cancer clinic has announced Director of Patient Experience, Katherine Salkanovic, has been added to the prestigious Beryl Institute Pediatric Council.
“We are so excited for Katherine being added as a voting member to the Beryl Institute Pediatric Council” said Annette Logan-Parker CEO and Founder at C4K. “No one is more passionate, dedicated, and committed to clinical excellence via Patient Experience than Katherine. We’re honored to have one of our very own join this council and be an important contributor to this world-renown organization.”
Salkanovic, an eight-year veteran of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, has served as Director of Patient Experience since 2020. In her role, Salkanovic implements patient experience programs, monitors program effectiveness, and continuously evaluates improvements. A graduate from the Beryl Institute’s CPXP program, she has been a Certified Patient Experience Professional since 2018.
“I’m thrilled and honored to be part of an amazing class of Patient Experience professionals” said Salkanovic. “I look forward to working with the Council to identify, contribute, and recommend innovative programs that can improve patient experience and make a positive impact across the US and around the world.”
The Beryl Institute is the largest global organization committed to transforming the human experience in healthcare. The Pediatric Council is a 24-person council of individuals committed to engaging with one another, sharing ideas and expanding the engagement of pediatric patient experience (PX) leaders in The Beryl Institute community.
About Cure 4 The Kids Foundation
Founded in Las Vegas in 2007, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation provides high-quality, research-focused medical treatment to children battling cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation operates the only outpatient childhood cancer treatment center in Nevada and is proudly accredited by The Joint Commission. This stringent medical accreditation and the required unannounced inspections ensure patients are getting the best care possible. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation increases access to specialized treatments that improve patient outcomes. Its Charity Care Program provides high-quality treatment on a sliding-scale basis. No patient is ever turned away for financial reasons. For more information, visit www.cure4thekids.org.
About The Beryl Institute
The Beryl Institute is a pioneer and leader of the experience movement and patient experience profession for more than a decade. It offers unparalleled access to unbiased research and proven practices, networking and professional development opportunities and a safe, neutral space to exchange ideas and learn from others. Its sister organization, the Patient Experience Institute (PXI), is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to the improvement of patient experience through evidence-based research and professional development efforts including certification and continuing education. PXI’s focus is on providing a framework for supporting the development of the field of patient experience.
