By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the March 26 meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital Board of Trustees, Chief Human Resources Officer Mary Anderson summarized the hiring and personnel status.
“We are doing very well in the recruitment area. We are down to four job openings,” Anderson said. “That’s the least number of job openings we’ve had since I started here, so that’s great.”
Chief Nursing Officer Mandy Schiefert reported on positive feedback from patients. Clinical Safety & Quality Coordinator Danielle Lauzon shared data on quality improvement measures.
Schiefert also reported on the hospital’s implementation of practices known as Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB).
“We are starting the last classes of MOAB,” Schiefert said. “So, hopefully, we’ll have all staff completed with that training by the end of the year.”
Foundation Director Dennis Flanery gave a reminder of upcoming fundraiser events, including the annual Handbags and Bingo event on April 10 and the golf tournament on July 14.
It was noted that hospitals may begin seeing some supply shortages as a result of the war in Iran. UnityPoint Health is recommending that hospitals strive to keep enough supplies to get through if shortages endure.
The next regular meeting of the trustees is set for Thursday, April 23 at 4 p.m. The public is welcome.