June KVHD board meeting: new CEO

I'm just getting a chance to watch the video from the last board meeting and it's really interesting. Here have some popcorn.
The chairwoman, Kay Knight, introduced our new CEO, Tim Mcglew, (sorry if the name is most likely misspelled. I haven't seen the spelling.) who gave a short introduction telling the community he wants to meet us and hear from us.
The new CEO, who has background in nursing facilities and large hospitals, was most impressive I thought that night.
During a period of questioning about a somewhat "superfluos" subject brought up by bored member, Huevos Maximos, (Jamison call himself: see the Scandalous Bob Jamison), the board was wrangling with the insipid but annoying radio star, and the CEO actually got up and clarified the issue.
I rewound the video several times to see such a sight as someone brave enough to take on the issues and actually provide a solution (even prior to his start date).
I felt this little feeling of hope after I heard him speak with knowledge and articulation.
But that soon dissipated as the "Should run a taco stand instead" CFO, Chet Beedle, began his run around the real issues with so many questions not asked of him. The board members have let this man run this hospital into the ground with hardly a word to him.
A few chuckles from friends, Jamison and Armstrong, lunchmates, and buddies, were all that was heard.
It seems the board has allowed Beedle's crimes and budget cuts to go without contention. No questions about the reports which include no breakdown or detail to actually understand.
We have overdue bills and outstanding balances, and a credit rating to match.
I've heard for four years now about the hospital financial problems caused by Robert Knight in 1999. Well, Beedle said we are going to be revisiting this scenario. But he gave himself a break, pointing out how that hasn't happened in ten years. OOOh. He even looked for confirmation from friend, Brad Armstrong.
Cal Mtg. is on it's way this August folks and Beedle, who calls himself a friend of the Mtg., has danced around this subject for six months. Will we have a hospital come September: if so, who will be running it?
Beedle said he wanted to retire here, but he makes little advance in any progress for the hospital to make money, and especially enough to satisfy the insatiable Cal Mtg.
Maybe he doesn't want to be known as a failure in finance and in employee retention and patient happiness; but you are Mr. Beedle.
Not only that you are a criminal who has been allowed to rough up anyone you like (see Beedle blogs). That power was given by the old board who sat and watched the SNF (skilled nursing facility) burn to the ground.
Yes, Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Jamison, you are still here and are seen at the hospital regularly meeting with the Beedle.
Remember all that you two board buddies said for years about micromanaging? Sleight of hand; it's been you two plus a few more we know about.
And tell me about the by-laws Huevos? I have a copy of the former by-laws which seem to be missing something, hmm, what is it? Maybe I'll ask you at the financial meeting this month.
But personally, maybe the community is frightened to come forward and ask the tough questions; but I'm not.
Oh, yes, Mr. Beedle, we can spend money any way you like if no one knows what you're doing. That is going to change.
Is it coinicidence that we have just enough money to pay our bond debt payment of 1.1 milion, added to the bond reserve we are not supposed to use?
The meeting also included a resignation by Tracy Brown whose company has been overseeing the SNF for more than a year.
Brown said: "I want to take the opportunity from everyone in the KRV for all your support on the skilled nursing unit on and during the survey process, and from my first day at the facility.
I regret to inform you that I had to submit my 90 day notice to terminate services as your on site administrator, but I do want you to know if I could ever be of assistance, either myself or of the organization I represent will always be available to you. You need only call and we'll be here at a moment's notice. Again, thank you."
This resignation came on the heels of the CFO announcement that they would have to cut cost in half in the SNF.
Beedle, who illegally hired both management companies, Sycamore and then Tracy Brown. The board in 2007, used the emergency clause in the district laws, to hire Sycamore without having to look at other management companies or options. We all know Sycamore made a bundle off this community and hospital.
Now Tracy Brown came in and it seems though she was paid quite a bit, she is not a favorite of Beedle, Armstrong, and Jamison. Well, they illegally brought her in without looking at other companies. (we will address this for sure)
So, why would they have a problem with her? Money. Are they resentful that she makes money they voted to pay her? (I mean Chet and our old friend Rick Carter and HR superstar, Debra Hoffman, all recieved nice raises ranging from 7 to 19%)
Beedle seems to think so. But he's made these fabulous decisions and continues to maintain a position at a failing facility.

Fire at will! All employees can be fired. Will our new CEO have the "huevos" to push out Beedle and bring in new financial oversight?
And will the board be willing to investigate the three amigos along with the practices in Human Resources?
I've asked for an investigation and I expect to get it.

Questions which should have been asked at the meeting

Beedle: Will three weeks be enough time to get more than $600,000 to pay the holders of the districts really "secure" bonds?
Why did the board and yourself give out big raises when your financials cite an unstable economy?
Did you know that government workers will be taking off the first Mondays and last Fridays to save money? And other government types are taking pay cuts and even giving money back. Why did this hospital throw money around like it was being printed in the back?
Armstrong: Why is it you never pulled an issue off of the "consent" agenda. These are not all "non" controversial items, in fact, there are many contracts that were not good choices.
Mr. Armstrong, did you try to fight to get Dr. Pormir and Debbie Hayes covered by the insurance company so they had a chance in court? And do you feel at all guilty about knowing that there were problems but doing nothing?
Mr. Jamison: Why are you even still here? Do you believe in if you can dish it out you better be able to take it? Are you still in touch with friend, Pam Ott?
Rest of the board: Why are you allowing known criminals to remain in the hospital?