Dr. Nicole Claudin, DNP, PMHNP-BC, QIDP

Dr. Nicole Claudin, DNP, PMHNP-BC, QIDP, serves as the Director of Behavioral Health at Detroit Medical Center’s Sinai-Grace Hospital. She is a seasoned psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and healthcare leader with extensive experience across inpatient, correctional, and community-based behavioral health settings. Dr. Claudin specializes in clinical quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and workforce development, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based and patient-centered care. She has led interdisciplinary teams in aligning clinical practice with Joint Commission, CMS, and NCCHC standards, including suicide prevention initiatives, just culture implementation, and performance improvement planning.

Her leadership focuses on strengthening systems of care, promoting staff accountability, and enhancing safety and treatment outcomes for diverse and vulnerable populations. Dr. Claudin is known for translating complex regulatory and accreditation requirements into practical, sustainable clinical workflows. She remains deeply committed to advancing behavioral health services through education, mentorship, and continuous quality improvement.