Chief Nursing Information Officer Stanford Health Care
Gretchen Brown, MSN, RN, serves as Chief Nursing Information Officer at Stanford Health Care, bringing extensive leadership experience across inpatient services, emergency medicine, psychiatry, patient flow, and clinical operations. She previously led the implementation of Clinical Inpatient Access and served as interim Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Inpatient Services.
In 2019, Gretchen played a pivotal role in the opening of Stanford Health Care’s new hospital tower, serving as the primary clinical representative for Patient Care Services and integrating clinical operations with technology. She also championed the implementation of Acuity Adaptable Care, advancing flexible, patient-centered care and operational efficiency.
Today, Gretchen leads multidisciplinary informatics initiatives focused on optimizing electronic health records and clinical technology platforms. Throughout her career, she has championed innovation and technology to improve patient care and create a better work environment for clinicians and providers.
