Sarah Bryant

Innovation Through Practice

Design Thinking in Action: Innovating Practice through Empathy and Experimentation

In this interactive session, we’ll move beyond theory to experience the power of design thinking in healthcare innovation and transformation. Participants will explore real-world challenges, such as nurse-to-nurse handoff, through hands-on activities that center empathy, creativity, and rapid iteration—hallmarks of the design thinking process. Whether you’re new to the method or looking to deepen your practice, this session will equip you with practical tools and critical thinking skills that spark collaboration and drive meaningful changes in your work. Come ready to think differently, co-create solutions, and connect across disciplines!

Biography

Sarah Bryant serves as the Vice President of Care Team Optimization & Transformation on the DT&I team, where she oversees innovative initiatives committed to empowering care teams to be more efficient and effective, enabling high-quality patient-centered care. Previously, she held the position of NTX Division Vice President for Nursing and Clinical Informatics at HCA’s North Texas Division (Medical City Healthcare) for seven years. In this role, she oversaw nursing and clinical informatics operations and initiatives for 22 hospitals, 7 off-campus emergency rooms, 15 ambulatory surgery centers, 5,500 active physicians, and 18,600 colleagues across North Texas and Louisiana.

Sarah brings over a decade of nursing and leadership experience, with strong expertise in project management, education planning, and process improvement. She is known for her exceptional interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork, always striving for shared goals and improved outcomes. Upholding the mission and vision of the organization, Sarah leads with integrity, accountability, and excellence. She operates with a strategic business mindset, building trust and relationships to achieve goals 1. Before her role in informatics, Sarah began her career as an EMT-B in the emergency room while attending nursing school. She has served as a nurse in various specialty areas, including emergency medicine, surgical ICU, and house supervision. Sarah has been recognized as one of DFW’s Great 100 Nurses. She served on the DFW ANIA Board in 2024 and is an active member of the DFW chapter of HIMSS 2.