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April 4 , 2008

HRMC Information Update

CEO SEARCH PROCESS

HRMC’s Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners’ search for a new CEO is underway.  The Board has received two presentations from executive search firms; McCauley & Associates, and Anderson & Associates, both Charlotte-based companies.  While the final decision has not yet been made, it is anticipated that the selected executive search firm will be announced in the near future. In addition, Board Chair Mr. Glenn White stated that a CEO search committee will be announced soon as well.

Recertification Update

Mr. Alton Byers, reported, “We’ve been in touch with CMS and they have received our corrective action plan. We don’t know when they will come. We’re in a holding pattern now; and we are continuing to hone our skills.  I received information this morning that they are still reviewing the corrective action plan.”

Vice President Eileen Lipham gave an update to the Hospital Board on the preparation efforts for a return visit from CMS.  “We’ve been ready since Monday; I feel really positive about our readiness.”

Hospital officials will present an update to county commissioners at their regular board meeting Monday morning, unless CMS surveyors arrive, Interim CEO Al Byers said.

Mr. Byers stated that a public statement of the survey results will be provided at the earliest possible time after the survey is complete.

Quality Oversight Committee Meets

HRMC’s Quality Oversight Committee met last week, board member Dr. Richard Steele reported to the Haywood Regional Medical Center Board of Commissioners Thursday evening.  Dr. Steele explained the new procedures were in place.  The Committee will meet monthly to review at least 10-12 areas of hospital procedures in detail with follow-up tracking mechanisms in place.

Board members to Receive Training