Katherine Leigh Promoted to Assistant Administrator at Georgetown Community Hospital

GEORGETOWN, KY. [January 13, 2025] — Georgetown Community Hospital is proud to announce the promotion of Katherine (Kathy) Leigh, RN, BSN, MBA, CPHQ, of Frankfort, Kentucky, to the role of Assistant Administrator. Kathy, who has been an integral part of the hospital for over 15 years, brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and a proven track record of success to her new leadership position.

Since joining Georgetown Community Hospital in 2008, Katherine has held several critical roles, demonstrating her expertise in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Most recently, she served as the Senior Director of Quality and Patient Safety for the Central Kentucky Market, overseeing these critical areas across four healthcare facilities.

“Kathy has been an extraordinary leader at Georgetown Community Hospital,” said Cliff Wilson, CEO of Georgetown Community Hospital. “Her dedication to quality care and her ability to inspire those around her make her an exceptional choice for Assistant Administrator. We are thrilled to see her continue to drive excellence in this new role.”

During her tenure, Katherine has made significant contributions, including:

• Leading efforts that resulted in a National Quality Program designation.
• Improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency through data-driven strategies and process improvements.
• Overseeing regulatory compliance and patient safety initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care.

In addition to her professional achievements, Katherine holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and recently completed her Master of Business Administration. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), was recognized as Director of the Year in 2022, and is a graduate of Leadership Scott County.

“I am honored to step into this role and continue serving our patients, staff, and community,” said Kathy Leigh. “This hospital has been my professional home for many years, and I look forward to working alongside our exceptional team to advance our mission of providing high-quality care.”

As assistant administrator, Kathy will also lead special projects as assigned across the other Lifepoint Central Kentucky facilities (Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles, Bourbon Community Hospital in Paris and Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester). As a developmental executive position, Lifepoint Health’s Assistant Administrators must participate in ongoing training activities and executive leadership development programs. For more information on Georgetown Community Hospital’s leadership team, please visit GeorgetownCommunityHospital.com.