Special to Iredell Free News
Iredell Health System has announce the hiring of Eric Sullivan as the director of Environmental Services.
Sullivan received his degree in theology from Covenant Theological Seminary. He worked in law enforcement before transitioning to healthcare.
In his new role, Sullivan will oversee the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping team to ensure a clean, sanitary and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
“My goal is to increase patient satisfaction for cleanliness and help the overall throughput initiatives for the hospital. I also hope to help Iredell become a training hospital for future environmental services managers,” said Sullivan.
A resident of Statesville, Sullivan is familiar with Iredell Health System and hopes to make an impact in his new role.
“My home is in Statesville and Iredell Memorial is my hospital. Iredell doctors and nurses saved my wife’s life more than once. I wanted to give back and do my part,” he said.
He is a member of the Association for the Healthcare Environment. In his free time, Sullivan enjoys fishing and enjoying the scenery.
About Iredell Health System
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; two urgent care centers; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest and only nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare facility has 247 beds; more than 1,800 employees; and has 260 physicians representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The Health System’s second campus, Iredell Mooresville, is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.