AK: Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO Resigns - State of Reform Callahan recently retired as the hospitals director of Physician Services. His departure marked the third high-profile resignation at the hospital since September. Rose Lawhorne, a longtime employee at Bartlett Regional Hospital, stands next to the new CEO nameplate outside her office on April 1. BRH is seeking a new permanent CEO after going through multiple CEOs during a 20-month period ending last October. Keith was the Chief Strategy Officer for McAlester Regional Health Center in Oklahoma. We will make adjustments to the steering to make sure we are on course. I have had the pleasure of working with Paula for more than 15 years, and I am excited she has accepted the role of CEO at Encompass Health of Tustin, said Jerry Gray, President of Encompass Healths West region. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in nursing from Central New Mexico Community College and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from New Mexico Highlands University. Lawhorne started her career at the hospital in 1993 when she joined the accounting staff. Robert Bob Tyk was named as interim CFO this week. On Friday, the Empire learned that she has completed the Masters degree, and the hospitals website and this article have been updated accordingly. Watt said Lawhorne is aware that the city is sharing the details of that relationship and that it is the catalyst for her resignation. Despite her experiences as a visitor, the organizations stability attracted her to work at the hospital. Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO Christine Harff offered her resignation during an executive session with the hospital's Board of Directors Tuesday evening, the hospital announced Wednesday. Acting CEO Kevin Benson told the hospital's Board of Directors during a Feb. 23 meeting Bartlett had 10 days to respond with a plan to correct each problem. Phone Directory (714) 619-7700. Courtney Perkes has covered the medical beat for the Register since 2005. Forecasts from the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute for the week of Feb. 26, Residents have until the end of March to submit comments. The city attorney found evidence. It is edited by Suzanne Downing, who first landed in Alaska in 1969, and has called it home ever since. Despite the turmoil, Hardin said that staff morale is steady. That finding prompted Keith and other officials to seek clarifying language from the Oklahoma Legislature, which he said will take effect this November. Phone Directory (714) 619-7700. The board decided to temporarily promote the current Chief Financial Officer Kevin Benson into the role. 1 goal is stability and taking care of our people, she said. TUSTIN, Cal., Aug. 3, 2022 Paula Redmond has been appointed as chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin. I was young, and I had a focus on accounting because I was taking accounting classes, she said in an interview this week. (Photo by Nick Agro, Orange County Register/SCNG), The emergency wing of the Foothill Regional Medical Center has reopened in Tustin. His experience includes two decades of senior leadership experience in rural healthcare settings including three years as president and CEO of Down East Community Hospital in Machias, Maine, and 13 years at Eastern Maine Health Care Systems Charles A. She said that staff members have already transitioned to the new structure. The announcement was made after a special meeting Tuesday by BRH Board President Kenny Solomon-Gross. Leadership Team | Bartlett Regional Hospital | Juneau, Alaska I am confident she will continue to elevate the quality of care our hospital provides to the community of Tustin and beyond in her new role.. She clearly regrets her actions, Watt said. Shes a long-term, really excellent employee of the hospital who has dedicated her whole career to providing good healthcare to the public. Webber said the citys only hospital now has nearly 300 doctors on staff and has hired about 275 employees. As she looks to the future, Lawhorne is open about how COVID-19 related stress has affected frontline staff and the hospitals finances. Bartlett has experienced high turnover among its leadership recently and is actively recruiting a new chief behavioral health officer. Rose Lawhorne, currently the chief nursing officer for Bartlett Regional Hospital. And, it has been corrected to show that while Lawhorne resigned her position, the Bartlett Board of Directors ultimately voted to fire her. The Board of Directors of Bartlett Regional Hospital is proud of the hospital's record of service to Juneau and northern Southeast Alaska. Alaskas rate of violent crimes has increased, a contrast to the national Continue reading. "Those have to be implemented and. The Foundation is a 25-year-old, non-profit organization that raises funds for training, equipment and BRH projects not funded through the budgeting process. Sincerely,Araceli Lonergan,Chief Executive Officer, Foothill Regional Medical Center14662 Newport AveTustin, CA 92780. In this case, I believe the relationship was completely consensual. Lingit Aani Kaa Kei Nas.ax Haa Yoo Xatangi, Juneaus hospital is losing more than $1M a month, Woodworking couple builds little boats for the first baby born in Juneau each year, Juneau hospice and nursing home closures are the latest symptom of the nations nursing shortage. They truly are the Bartlett Heroes., Contact reporter Dana Zigmund at dana.zigmund@juneauempire.com or 907-308-4891. David Keith was named CEO of Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska. I think in the national media, you can find examples where inappropriate relationships resulted very poorly for subordinate employees, he said. Leapfrog hospital safety scores: How Memphis hospitals did In late October, Jerel Humphrey stepped into the top job at Bartlett. My wife, Linda, and I come from Plano, Texas. The report was based on McDowells online profile that appeared on the BRH website. This week, shes taking over as the chief executive officer there. The three finalists will visit the hospital on March 19 for testing that involves real-world scenarios to see how they respond, according to a press release from the city. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; YouTube The board has appointed Kathy Callahan as an interim CEO. The hospitals previous CEO Chuck Bill retired last month. But Watt also said he thinks thats important. At the time of her resignation, City and Borough of Juneau City Manager, Rorie Watt, said Lawhorne resigned amid news of an inappropriate personal relationship with a subordinate staff member, which violates city policy. Callahan recently retired as the hospitals director of Physician Services. According to her online profile, McDowell worked as an emergency department nurse, a charge nurse and a clinical supervisor in a 65-bed unit before joining the staff at BRH. Half of the Senates 20 members have signed onto the bill. The Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of Directors held a special meeting on Saturday and moved to terminate her employment, effective immediately. Shawn Morrow, currently the hospital administrator for LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah and former Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO between 2007 and 2012. In this case, he believes Lawhornes relationship with this person predated her time as CEO, though he said the city wasnt aware of the relationship when she was promoted. Casey Michelle Barry's email & phone number - Pharmacy Technician at One person, two dogs dead after trailer blaze. No worries for Watt though, the recruitment will enlist some liberal elitist from California. The hospital's previous behavioral health officer Bradley. Foothill Regional Medical Center | Serving Tustin and Santa Ana Download/BRH website December 23, 2020 by Rashah McChesney, KTOO. JUNEAU - After just six months on the job, Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO Rose Lawhorne has resigned. Foothill has an intensive care unit, five operating rooms and will be opening a new interventional radiology lab. As for the request for information on Mr. Grigg, BRH has no comment, Black wrote in an email to the Empire in early January. The Hospital Board has scheduled another special meeting scheduled for Friday, Sept. 24 to discuss recruitment strategies for a permanent CEO. In late 2007, the 6-bed emergency department closed. Juneau's only provider of in-home and end-of-life care closed down in September. The following year the FBI raided the hospital amid allegations that homeless people were being recruited to fill empty beds and undergo unnecessary medical procedures. Lawhorne has nearly three decades of experience at the hospital. Prospect Medical Holdings of Los Angeles bought the 108,000-square-foot Newport Avenue facility in May 2014 from Pacific Health Corp. for an undisclosed amount. Update the categories youd like to receive notifications about. 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This story has been updated with details provided by the Juneau city manager. She did a lot of good for the community, and she made a mistake.. Lawhorne said she plans to make little adjustments to improve the hospitals financial situation while focusing on the strong partnerships the facility has with local providers and looking for new ways to maximize revenue from the operating room. Bartlett staff got an email on Saturday saying that Lawhorne was gone. Alaska hospital names leadership shifts following recent CEO, CFO This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies. (Photo by Nick Agro, Orange County Register/SCNG). Of the 52 people who applied for the job, the board narrowed it down to four candidates. The sale marked the end of a turbulent period for the 177-bed community hospital once known as Tustin Hospital and Medical Center. Redmond was also responsible for the payroll data entry and processing of the hospitals 250 employees. You can unsubscribe anytime. She expects her variety of experiences to serve her well in her new role. Shes a long-term, really excellent employee of the hospital who has dedicated her whole career to providing good health care to the public. Anytime we get more hospitals up and running, its a very good thing.. Half of the Senates 20 members have signed onto the bill. City staff said she was having an inappropriate relationship with a hospital employee which violates the citys conflict of interest code. Watt said once the city attorney went to Lawhorne with proof that the relationship was happening, she stepped down. Lawhorne first joined the hospital staff in 1993 and has worked her way up the ranks in a variety of roles. Theyll spend thousands on recruitment and the newly minted CEO will make hundreds of thousands of dollars. The board of Juneau's Bartlett Regional Hospital named an interim CEO at a meeting on Tuesday evening. 2 finalists withdraw from Alaska hospital CEO search Bartlett Regional Hospital board announces finalists for CEO position Being a servant leader is about establishing relationships to be able to build mutual trust and respect, he told The Sun Gazette newspaper after winning the award. In late 2007, the 6-bed emergency department closed.The following . He began officially at Bartlett on August 15. In this case, I believe the relationship was completely consensual. Lawhorne has been at the hospital since 1993, and before she accepted the CEO position, she was the Emergency Department director, a staff nurse, a data entry clerk, head nurse and an assistant chief clinical officer. Webber said the newly renovated emergency department will eventually have a sixth bed and will soon be approved to receive patients via ambulance. I help the newsroom establish daily news priorities and do hands-on editing to ensure a steady stream of breaking and enterprise news for a local and regional audience. This picture shows Bartlett Regional Hospital on Sept. 16, 2021. As a next step of this process members of the public are encouraged to engage with candidates during their meet-and-greet events next week, and ask questions about their background and why they want to lead our community hospital and provide feedback to the board.. She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. The consultant company stated no conflict of interest occurred in his wifes contract because it was awarded a month before Keith became the hospitals CEO. Bartlett names 3 new CEO finalists | Juneau Empire But when she became CEO, someone informed the city attorney about the relationship, Under city code, the city attorney is required to investigate those types of things, Watt said.