Daveth Forbes-Thomas MSN, RN, LNHA, NEA-BC, CPHQ in

Daveth Forbes-Thomas MSN, RN, LNHA, NEA-BC, CPHQ

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Chief Executive Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Daveth Forbes-Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney, bringing over 30 years of experience in post-acute and long-term care. A registered nurse with an MSN in Gerontological Nursing, she has a proven record in quality and operational leadership, having progressed from Director of Quality Management to her current CEO role.

Passionate about service and continuous learning, Daveth is dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents and uplifting staff. She grew up in the same Brooklyn neighborhood she now serves, drawing inspiration from her mother, a retired registered nurse. She focuses on facilitating growth for others, leading by example with respect and kindness.

Recently named to the "Brooklyn Power 100" list, recognizing her as a trailblazer in expanding healthcare access.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Healthcare Leadership
As CEO, she has extensive experience transitioning from nursing leadership to an executive role, focusing on operational excellence and staff support in post-acute care.
Quality Improvement
Developed a robust Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program at McKinney and holds a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Chief Executive Officer
NYC Health + Hospitals
3-2022 - 3-2025
Deputy Executive Director
NYC Health + Hospitals
7-2019 - 3-2022
Director of Quality Management, Regulatory, and Patient Experience Officer
NYC Health + Hospitals
2008 - 7-2019
Vice President of Nursing
New York Congregational Nursing Center
11-2007 - 7-2019
Director of Resident Assessment
New York Congregational Nursing Center
In the press

Media appearances

NYC Health + Hospitals Appoints New Chief Executive Officer for McKinney Nursing Home, Brooklyn’s Top‑Ranked Long‑Term Care Facility. Featured in NYC Health + Hospitals (official press release)
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Four NYC Health + Hospitals CEOs Named to 2026 Brooklyn Power 100 List. Featured in NYC Health + Hospitals (Press Release)
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Education
MSN
City University New York, Lehman College
Bachelor of Science (BS)
City University of New York-Brooklyn College
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