Kern Valley Sun
Michael Goosby, Kern Valley Healthcare District’s Director of Nursing, has resigned after less than four months, reported CEO Tim McGlew at the Dec. 2 board meeting. The vacancy is being filled by Edith Cecil, District as the R.N. Care Manager for a little more than a year. “As the new Assistant Director of Nursing, Cecil already knows all of the residents, the staff and the administration, so she has a head start, said CCO Cynthia Burciaga.
Board members and hospital administration focused on medical services such as opthalmology, neurology, wound care and psychiatry that could bring in much-needed revenue.
 KVHD CEO Tim McGlew addresses the board about potential new sources of revenue for the district at last week’s monthly meeting as board member Bob Jamison looks on. |
McGlew said administrators have been meeting with departments seeking creative ways to cut costs and add revenue. “What we are trying to do is to grow business here, McGlew said.
McGlew said they are exploring the addition of services such as neurology, opthalmology and wound care.
After adjournment, Teri Smith of Bodfish, a health care professional said, “I think it’s really exciting to hear that the CEO and the board are thinking outside the walls of the hospital and are looking at ancillary services they can add into the mix. It will not only benefit the hospital, but more importantly the patients and the community.
On a different note, Ron Boylard of Kernville, commented, “I was disappointed with the financial report and the lack of census. I think that is something we really need to work on. But I do think overall the hospital is moving in the proper direction.”
The next KVHD Board of Directors meeting is set for Jan. 6 in the hospital cafeteria.
Comments
16 comment(s)Area Republican wrote on Dec 26, 2009 12:10 PM:
For all you who complain-attend a meeting-then you can complain with reason. If you really understood what is going on with the Board Members actions, you might have reason to complain, but it is obvious you don't or you would really be up in arms!
Check out some of the "violations of the Brown act" and "conflict of interest" that are on-going and complain about those issues--then you might have reason for worry! "
KRVer wrote on Dec 23, 2009 5:46 PM:
Peg wrote on Dec 23, 2009 5:45 PM:
Someone wrote on Dec 16, 2009 12:04 AM:
Trey wrote on Dec 14, 2009 9:22 PM:
fscott fitzgerald wrote on Dec 14, 2009 4:14 PM:
someone needs to say it wrote on Dec 12, 2009 9:19 PM:
What a Mess wrote on Dec 11, 2009 10:53 AM:
Ann wrote on Dec 10, 2009 9:12 PM:
celia wrote on Dec 10, 2009 2:45 PM:
I also know that it's not all about money. the hospital is not reembersed for many of the services it offers. They still need to pay the bills though. "
Tony wrote on Dec 9, 2009 6:37 PM:
hospital meeting wrote on Dec 9, 2009 6:08 PM:
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Vicky Sawyer wrote on Dec 9, 2009 12:37 AM:
And I read this paper every week, you "the staff only print what sounds good", I'll keep writing to make my point. And make more people move OUT!!!! "