I'd like to apologize about the cowboy blog I put up, I was rather upset and have some maladies that don't help with that kind of thing. Mind you, I meant what I said, but whoever needed to hear it, I hope gets the picture.
What I want to say now is that things have spun out of control, they have been for a while. I tried to deal with this behind the scenes already.
There is more to tell than just the vandalism and the gun pointing, there is harassment that has been going on too.
Why would anyone do this who had nothing to hide? This is the kind of thing that happens when someone like me comes along with a clawhammer and yanks open your box of not so goodies.
I'm having some physical problems with me at the moment, but I will give you the full report as soon as I can regain a sense of order.
And I have something about the finance committee meeting that took place yesterday that we all need to hear.
As soon as I can get on here there's going to be things to hear. And new audio tapes to read.
We're not done with that claw hammer yet, there is more to look at.
Certainly don't forget there is a board meeting next week, Wed. May 6 at 5:30 pm. No guns please.
Persistance and Tenacity, requires a new chapter, a new beginning....
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Reader asks: what CEO could work with this board?
I understand the point here, that a CEO is constrained by the effectiveness or lack of, of the board of directors.
If the board is out of touch with the workings of the hospital, it's problems and goals, then it would be only confusion the board would impart to the new manager.
I think you are correct.
Now, here's my idea about the problem with the board. Since Brad Armstrong and Bob Jamison seem to be lurking in the hospital like spectors in a haunted house, why don't they just put in their applications for CEO?
Its my opinion that they believe they can run this hospital better than the rest of the board or probably anyone for that matter.
Their credentials include ignoring the nursing center until it was weeks away from closing; helping create a bold construction plan that didn't work and trying to sell it to the public anyway; they were instrumental from keeping the truth about the problems with the hospital from the public; they ignore employee complaints; they were two of three who took over the board violating laws and ethics; But their best quality is that they can attack people personally with no compunction.
The two Pam Ott groupies should stop micromanaging and team up together to really manage the hospital. Let's call this team "high" and "mighty."
This way we will finally see who the problems are at the hospital.
What do you think Brad and Bob?
If the board is out of touch with the workings of the hospital, it's problems and goals, then it would be only confusion the board would impart to the new manager.
I think you are correct.
Now, here's my idea about the problem with the board. Since Brad Armstrong and Bob Jamison seem to be lurking in the hospital like spectors in a haunted house, why don't they just put in their applications for CEO?
Its my opinion that they believe they can run this hospital better than the rest of the board or probably anyone for that matter.
Their credentials include ignoring the nursing center until it was weeks away from closing; helping create a bold construction plan that didn't work and trying to sell it to the public anyway; they were instrumental from keeping the truth about the problems with the hospital from the public; they ignore employee complaints; they were two of three who took over the board violating laws and ethics; But their best quality is that they can attack people personally with no compunction.
The two Pam Ott groupies should stop micromanaging and team up together to really manage the hospital. Let's call this team "high" and "mighty."
This way we will finally see who the problems are at the hospital.
What do you think Brad and Bob?
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The CEO would have to be special
oh,hi,I didn't see you there, I was just making up my list of what I think would be the best CEO for the hospital.
I'm starting with what I don't want to see:
No high starting salary: the new CEO would have to understand the hospital is a money pit, and take a smaller salary, with a contigency that certain goals are met, and any increase would be based on merit by meeting these set goals.
No more fake CEO's with funny credentials.
No more CEO's who hate to answer questions.
NO more CEO's who play games with the posting for the meetings.
And no CEO who is a friend or acquaintance of Brad Armstrong, Bob Jamison, Pam Ott, Cal Mtg., Brim Management, Dave Green, DHS or CMS.
What I would like to see is someone who is not coming here to prey upon a frazzled organization, but to help.
Someone with priniciples and character who will not woo the public with pretty stories, but who will inform the public and invite their wisdom.
It would be helpful if the new CEO was local or even currently employed at the hospital.
Someone who would have knowledge of the hospital already, and not have to learn about everything and everyone which would be wasting critical time in repairing and staffing the hospital.
This CEO would come on with good credentials, but would be supported by the hospital to further educate and keep up with the shifting ground going on in healthcare.
This CEO would also attend events such as ACHD and become informed on legislation and lobby for KVHD and it's needs. (I'm sure Mr. Armstrong would not agree, but then he's never bothered to attend one of these functions)
If we can't find this tomato at the store, then let's grow one. Just like with ECHO and other nursing programs, we can create what we want in a CEO and not just take what we can get.
(we had no other choice; I really don't think I can hear that excuse again)
I'm starting with what I don't want to see:
No high starting salary: the new CEO would have to understand the hospital is a money pit, and take a smaller salary, with a contigency that certain goals are met, and any increase would be based on merit by meeting these set goals.
No more fake CEO's with funny credentials.
No more CEO's who hate to answer questions.
NO more CEO's who play games with the posting for the meetings.
And no CEO who is a friend or acquaintance of Brad Armstrong, Bob Jamison, Pam Ott, Cal Mtg., Brim Management, Dave Green, DHS or CMS.
What I would like to see is someone who is not coming here to prey upon a frazzled organization, but to help.
Someone with priniciples and character who will not woo the public with pretty stories, but who will inform the public and invite their wisdom.
It would be helpful if the new CEO was local or even currently employed at the hospital.
Someone who would have knowledge of the hospital already, and not have to learn about everything and everyone which would be wasting critical time in repairing and staffing the hospital.
This CEO would come on with good credentials, but would be supported by the hospital to further educate and keep up with the shifting ground going on in healthcare.
This CEO would also attend events such as ACHD and become informed on legislation and lobby for KVHD and it's needs. (I'm sure Mr. Armstrong would not agree, but then he's never bothered to attend one of these functions)
If we can't find this tomato at the store, then let's grow one. Just like with ECHO and other nursing programs, we can create what we want in a CEO and not just take what we can get.
(we had no other choice; I really don't think I can hear that excuse again)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Shopping for a CEO
The KVHD board of directors spent the afternoon interviewing potential candidates and perusing resumes, (probably two), hoping to find the right person to take the helm of this ship riding the stormy seas of healthcare.
I arrived at 1:00pm, a half hour before teh meeting in the CEO cavity of the hospital to find our good old boy friends, Bob Jamison and Brad Armstrong taking up the two seats in the room.
Really, we should just put names on the chairs and get it over with. Or at least initials, BJ and BA.
The two looked ready to pounce on a new candidate as CEO. They, I'm sure, are still feeling the sting of the loss of friend, micromanager, Rick Carter. At least he seemed to like these two strays.
I'll let you know if anyone shows up for work tomorrow looking like our new CEO.
I arrived at 1:00pm, a half hour before teh meeting in the CEO cavity of the hospital to find our good old boy friends, Bob Jamison and Brad Armstrong taking up the two seats in the room.
Really, we should just put names on the chairs and get it over with. Or at least initials, BJ and BA.
The two looked ready to pounce on a new candidate as CEO. They, I'm sure, are still feeling the sting of the loss of friend, micromanager, Rick Carter. At least he seemed to like these two strays.
I'll let you know if anyone shows up for work tomorrow looking like our new CEO.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
KVHD Special Meeting: a new CEO
A special board meeting has been called for Wed., April 15, 2009, 1:30 pm. The agenda states that the meeting is regarding personnel, in particular a new CEO.
Former CEO Rick Carter, resigned last week and apparently there is a replacement waiting in the wings.
Hmm.
With a partially new board of directors, we now have the chance to see what these members have to bring to the table in regards to their ability to hire rightly qualified and credentialed personnel.
Who did they select as the new CEO? And out of how many?
Will this new CEO come in at entry level salary like the traveling nurses converted from roustabouts to KVHD employees of the skilled nursing facility?
And a better question, how did they find and qualify this new CEO?
Is this board a brighter board than a year ago?
Will they or did they practice due diligence this time around and ask questions; make phone calls; see if this person will fit in with the current state of the hospital; ask themselves if this is the best person for the job?
Did they know what kind of person they were looking for, what personality, qualifications?
Or were they just thankful that somebody would take the job and opened the door?
We will find out tomorrow at the end of the special board meeting who and what the board did to select this individual. We will know if the new board is any better than the previous corrupt board.
The CEO is the crux of the organization as this person holds responsibility for patients, the public, the board,the law, the integrity of the hospital, and I would think that it should be a very difficult decision to make.
We have seen in the past that a CEO can either break or make a healthcare district.
And with a broken healthcare district we move on to another CEO.
Former CEO Rick Carter, resigned last week and apparently there is a replacement waiting in the wings.
Hmm.
With a partially new board of directors, we now have the chance to see what these members have to bring to the table in regards to their ability to hire rightly qualified and credentialed personnel.
Who did they select as the new CEO? And out of how many?
Will this new CEO come in at entry level salary like the traveling nurses converted from roustabouts to KVHD employees of the skilled nursing facility?
And a better question, how did they find and qualify this new CEO?
Is this board a brighter board than a year ago?
Will they or did they practice due diligence this time around and ask questions; make phone calls; see if this person will fit in with the current state of the hospital; ask themselves if this is the best person for the job?
Did they know what kind of person they were looking for, what personality, qualifications?
Or were they just thankful that somebody would take the job and opened the door?
We will find out tomorrow at the end of the special board meeting who and what the board did to select this individual. We will know if the new board is any better than the previous corrupt board.
The CEO is the crux of the organization as this person holds responsibility for patients, the public, the board,the law, the integrity of the hospital, and I would think that it should be a very difficult decision to make.
We have seen in the past that a CEO can either break or make a healthcare district.
And with a broken healthcare district we move on to another CEO.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Another KVHD CEO bites the dust...
It was reported in the Sun newspaper, that KVHD CEO, Rick Carter, known for his parties and flags, has resigned. I guess he's not on the agenda anymore.
It was also reported that KVHD, CFO, Chet Beedle is now the interim CEO.
Hmm, does that mean Beedle gets both salaries and the 12 and 19% raises given to the dynamic duo?
I've asked some questions of the hospital and new interim CEO regarding some questions from the community and a few of my own. Hopefully, we will hear back from them soon.
One of the questions is do we get a break on the payscale when we double up adminstrators, CFO and CEO?
I asked for some clarification regarding the new nurses: are they being brought in at the Entry salary for nurses?
I also asked Cal Mtg. what role they will play in hiring a new CEO for the hospital. As you recall, because of a covenant agreed to, Cal Mtg. has a vested interest in our new leader. Will they come forward and look at the new CEO and his or her qualifications?
I'll update you soon.
It was also reported that KVHD, CFO, Chet Beedle is now the interim CEO.
Hmm, does that mean Beedle gets both salaries and the 12 and 19% raises given to the dynamic duo?
I've asked some questions of the hospital and new interim CEO regarding some questions from the community and a few of my own. Hopefully, we will hear back from them soon.
One of the questions is do we get a break on the payscale when we double up adminstrators, CFO and CEO?
I asked for some clarification regarding the new nurses: are they being brought in at the Entry salary for nurses?
I also asked Cal Mtg. what role they will play in hiring a new CEO for the hospital. As you recall, because of a covenant agreed to, Cal Mtg. has a vested interest in our new leader. Will they come forward and look at the new CEO and his or her qualifications?
I'll update you soon.
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