Margie Pearce, PhD(c), RN, CRNP, has been appointed Director of Magnet Programs and Patient Outcomes in the Department of Nursing.“Margie has demonstrated the versatility, knowledge and skills necessary for someone in this pivotal role,” said Bruce Boxer, PhD, MBA, MSN, RN, CPHQ. “Her work as a certified nurse practitioner and her work on the Professional Development Council demonstrate her commitment to education, evidence-based practice and research. I know Margie will accelerate our journey and develop the programs necessary to move us closer to the Magnet designation.”

Patty Inacker, LCSW, MBA, has been promoted to Director of Operations for Hall Mercer Community Mental Health Center. Since 2005, Patty has been responsible for the clinical operations of Hall Mercer overseeing a variety of county-funded programs that provide comprehensive outpatient services to local residents, including child, adult and family therapeutic services, outreach assistance, and prevention and recovery efforts, as well as a variety of community-based initiatives. Patty, a dedicated and visible staff member of Hall Mercer since 1991, is a Licensed Social Worker and receive her MBA from Arcadia University.  

Steve Niederriter, MBA, has been promoted to Assistant Director of Operations for Hall Mercer. Steve came to Hall Mercer in 1987, from The Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital. Steve has been the Program Manager for the Adult Outpatient Services while assisting with the operations of a variety of other programs during his tenure at PAH. More recently, Steve was instrumental in supporting IT Services as related to daily clinical operations and will continue to be responsible for those duties in addition to Medical Records and Performance Improvement and Patient Safety, in his new role. Steve received his MBA from Arcadia University.

“We are grateful for both Patty and Steve’s dedication to Hall Mercer and Pennsylvania Hospital over the years and are proud to have them leading operations at Hall Mercer,” said Dan Wilson, MBA, BSN, RN, FABC, vice president, Allied Health and Ambulatory Services.