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)