The search for a new Bartlett CEO enters the final phase. Courtesy photo/Bartlett Regional Hospital Courtney strives to lead a healthy lifestyle that includes yoga and not microwaving plastic. Her experiences have also provided insight into how stressful health care work can be especially a year into a pandemic. The board of Juneau's Bartlett Regional Hospital named an interim CEO at a meeting on Tuesday evening. 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. Juneau's only provider of in-home and end-of-life care closed down in September. Foothill Regional Medical Center 14662 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780. In my role, my job is to care for the staff. And she was willing to put herself forward to run the hospital in a pandemic. Get notifications about news related to the topics you care about. She served as an interim CEO for one year before transitioning into her current role as CEO. I think in the national media, you can find examples where inappropriate relationships resulted very poorly for subordinate employees, he said. Early last year, Benson served as interim CEO while hospital officials conducted a search to replace CEO Chuck Bill, who retired. I was in my mid-20s and doing some soul searching about what I wanted to do, and the night-shift emergency room nurse told me I should become a nurse. Ms. Lawhorne joined the hospital in 1993 and served in many roles thereafter. Mr. Keith brings more than 30 years of administrative and operational healthcare leadership experience to the role . The Hospital Board has scheduled another special meeting scheduled for Friday, Sept. 24 to discuss recruitment strategies for a permanent CEO. We have made tremendous changes and improvements at our facility. 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. But, once 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. The hospitals Board of Directors held a special meeting Saturday to accept her resignation; then the board voted to fire her. Shes spent her entire career at Bartlett. City officials say CBJ may assist in covering the financial burden, Allegations about Keith were also raised in 2020, Rapes and aggravated assaults push Alaskas violent-crime rates up; property-crime rates fall, State lawmakers propose pension plan for state workers, Emotions high for JDHS girls and boys basketball senior night, UA president talks new UAS chancellor, fiscal stability of university system, A little scary: Iditarod begins with smallest field ever, 14.3 inches of snow in Juneau sets new record, City releases final draft of Montana Creek master plan, On the Trails: Variable sightings and weather in winter, State announces raft of actions to address food stamp backlog, School district scammed out of nearly $270,000 by someone posing as a vendor. The Board of Directors of Bartlett Regional Hospital is proud of the hospital's record of service to Juneau and northern Southeast Alaska. The announcement was made after a special meeting of the board on May 18. The relationship predated her appointment as CEO in March of 2021, and Watt said that if she had made it known at the time of her hiring, an alternate reporting structure could have been arranged. Christopher Bjornberg, currently the medical center director at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Walla Walla, Washington. She also acknowledged that another season without cruise ship staff or passengers visiting the facility will pressure revenue. 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. The board decided to temporarily promote the current Chief Financial Officer Kevin Benson into the role. "Those have to be implemented and. Tennessee's legislature passed a law making it illegal to Walgreens confirmed on Fridayit will not dispense a certain By ALEXANDER DOLITSKY Rose Lawhorne, currently the chief nursing officer for Bartlett Regional Hospital. Want to count bighorn sheep in the forest? Our interim CEO came in and has done an evaluation and determined it made sense to go back to the prior, streamlined organization, Hardin said. Pleaseemailor call us at(714) 619-7700with any questions, compliments or concerns. Phone Directory (714) 619-7700. Search Tip: Use quotes to find results containing your phrase, exactly, e.g., "Juneau Empire". The city attorney found evidence. Follow Us Robert Bob Tyk was named interim CFO at BRH this week. Three things to know: 1. In this case, he believes Lawhornes relationship with this person pre-dated her time as CEO. Redmond has also worked in finance leadership positions in acute care settings and physician groups and has experience in public accounting, tax, and audit for non-profit organizations. Update the categories youd like to receive notifications about. Kathy Callahan was appointed as interim CEO. It turned out to be the first of many jobs at the hospital. [Lawmakers welcome tone change in governors address]. My goal is to lead through the challenges of the coming years with sustainability and stability, she said. In March of this year he was named one of 66 Beckers Healthcare CNOs to Know nationally (of 37,475 registered). She expects to draw on her vast experience as she guides the hospital post-pandemic. The retirement of Chuck Bill in early 2021 after six years in the position. Lawhorne succeeds recently retired CEO Chuck Bill. This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies. The board has appointed Kathy Callahan as an interim CEO. One person, two dogs dead after trailer blaze. Contact reporter Dana Zigmund at dana.zigmund@juneauempire.com or 907-308-4891. There havent been any layoffs yet, but they havent been ruled out either. It is edited by Suzanne Downing, who first landed in Alaska in 1969, and has called it home ever since. Leadership Team | Bartlett Regional Hospital | Juneau, Alaska | Bartlett Regional Hospital Senior Leadership Team David Keith Chief Executive Officer 907.796.8438 David Keith joined the Bartlett senior leadership team as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on August 15, 2022. Follow Us. Total recorded over 24 hours at airport, breaks 1967 mark of 9 inches for Feb. 24. (James Brooks / ADN file). This week, shes taking over as the chief executive officer there. Callahan recently retired as the hospitals director of Physician Services. But I think its a really important principle to uphold.. Watt said once the city attorney went to Lawhorne with proof that the relationship was happening, she stepped down. Humphrey takes over from Kathy Callahan, who came out of retirement to temporarily serve as Interim CEO. Foothill has an intensive care unit, five operating rooms and will be opening a new interventional radiology lab. City Manager Rorie Watt told KTOO that the reason she was forced out is that she had a relationship with someone who was a direct report. Paula Redmond has been appointed as chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin. Only 33 mushers will participate in the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Watt said once the city attorney went to Lawhorne with proof that the relationship was happening, she stepped down. (Photo by Nick Agro, Orange County Register/SCNG), The new owners of Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin have reopened the hospital's emergency wing after a decade of closure. Its the same thing over and over. Rose Lawhorne, MSN, resigned from her role as CEO at Juneau, Alaska-based Bartlett Regional Hospital on Sept. 18. Our personalized service and patient-centered philosophy are hallmarks of Foothill Regional Medical Center. Mr. Benson is the second leadership executive to depart Bartlett Regional in four months. The hospital's previous behavioral health officer Bradley. He provided the evidence to Rose to give her the opportunity to provide other evidence., The city has been investigating Lawhorne for some time, Watt said it has been weeks because it takes a little while to work on these issues.. Half of the Senates 20 members have signed onto the bill. In late 2007, the 6-bed emergency department closed. Born on the Oregon coast, she moved to Alaska in 1969. Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. This picture shows Bartlett Regional Hospital on Sept. 16, 2021. Rapes and aggravated assaults push Alaskas violent-crime rates up; property-crime rates fall, State lawmakers propose pension plan for state workers, Emotions high for JDHS girls and boys basketball senior night, UA president talks new UAS chancellor, fiscal stability of university system, A little scary: Iditarod begins with smallest field ever, 14.3 inches of snow in Juneau sets new record, City releases final draft of Montana Creek master plan, On the Trails: Variable sightings and weather in winter, State announces raft of actions to address food stamp backlog, School district scammed out of nearly $270,000 by someone posing as a vendor. But that didnt happen, he said. Could this have been dealt with prior to promotion? 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. Board President Kenny Solomon-Gross has, so far, deferred questions to Watt. Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire A spokesperson for the hospital said in a statement that "Harff expressed deep admiration and respect for the hospital employees and medical staff, but feels her professional expertise and the [] We have an incredible, dedicated team. Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO resigns; Board appoints interim CEO - City and Borough of Juneau Skip to content Home COVID-19 Assembly Assembly Members Assembly Calendar CBJ YouTube Channel Minutes and Agendas Boards & Committees Appeals Planning Commission Departments Airport Bartlett Regional Hospital Capital Transit City Clerk City Manager Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt said Lawhornes relationship predated her time as CEO. The Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of Directors held a special meeting on Saturday and moved to terminate her employment, effective immediately. In late October, Jerel Humphrey stepped into the top job at Bartlett. She has served as the chief nursing officer, assistant chief clinical officer, senior director, emergency department director, staff nurse and data entry/registration clerk along the way.
