Jonathan Watkins, MPA, FACHE, is the Assistant Administrator for Methodist North Hospital. Jonathan joined MLH in 2006 as a senior project manager in the System Quality & Patient Safety division. In this role, Jonathan led a number of projects ranging from MLH's Joint Commission readiness work to its System hand hygiene initiatives. Jonathan was also instrumental in revamping MLH’s Executive Patient Safety Round program.
Jonathan is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and member of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence Board of Examiners. He holds bachelor’s and master's degrees from Tennessee State University and is involved with several healthcare-related and community organizations. Jonathan is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and is the President of the Memphis Chapter of the National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE).