The Associate Chief works collaboratively with faculty, advanced practice providers, trainees, researchers, nursing leadership, and administrative leadership to advance excellence in patient care, education, research, quality improvement, and faculty development. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors).