UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes New Director of Quality, Patient Safety and Regulatory Programs

UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes New Director of Quality, Patient Safety and Regulatory Programs

EASTON, Md. (August 27, 2026) – Caleb A. Taylor, MHA, CPHQ, recently joined UM Shore Regional Health as the new Director of Quality, Patient Safety, and Regulatory Programs. University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Taylor joins the organization with a strong background in healthcare quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, accreditation and healthcare operations. Throughout his career, he has been committed to advancing high-reliability principles, strengthening patient safety culture and driving operational excellence through collaboration, data-informed decision-making and continuous process improvement.

A graduate of the inaugural Master of Health Administration (MHA) cohort at Howard University, Taylor is also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and is passionate about developing systems that improve outcomes for patients, caregivers and the communities we serve.

“Quality is not simply a department; it is a culture that should be embedded in every aspect of healthcare delivery,” Taylor said. “By fostering a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement, we empower our team members to learn, innovate and pursue excellence. This shared commitment strengthens patient outcomes and ensures every patient and family receives high-quality, safe, compassionate and patient-centered care.”

Taylor will partner with UM SRH leaders and frontline team members to support regulatory readiness, performance improvement initiatives, patient safety strategies, accreditation activities and the organization's ongoing pursuit of clinical excellence.

"We are excited to welcome Caleb to the Shore Regional Health family. He is a valuable addition to our team, and we look forward to the leadership, collaboration and expertise he brings as we continue our journey toward excellence in quality, patient safety and regulatory performance," said Sherri Hobbs-Messick, MSM, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, Chief Quality, Safety and Experience Officer, UM SRH.

Caleb A. Taylor, MHA, CPHQ