I’d like to begin this report by noting that I have assumed the position of board chair as of the January meeting, and want to thank Joshua Rymer on behalf of the entire board for his excellent work as chair over the past two years. His term has covered a critical...
Joshua Rymer
The Unique Challenges Facing Community Hospitals
I’d like to say how proud I am of the leadership and staff at our hospital, and our board. At a time when many hospitals across the country, including several here in Sonoma County, have either closed or are struggling, we continue to strive to improve both with our...
Setting The Record Straight
I would like to share some of the comments I made at our August board meeting to address misinformation about the hospital that has been circulating in our community recently, especially on social media, including attacks of a personal nature directed at both the...
SVH Finalizing Plan To Keep Skilled Nursing Facility In The Hospital
The board received an update at the May meeting on the plan to maintain the Skilled Nursing Facility in the hospital and serving our community. We had a presentation from Adam Willits, representing the Ensign Group, a national operator of skilled nursing and...
Improvement Plans for Patient Care Services Highlighted at April Meeting
The board meeting last week featured a report on plans to make further improvements and changes in Patient Care Services, along with updates from the Chief of Staff and the Chief Medical Officer. We also heard from Cheryl Johnson, Community Health Center Executive...
Hospital Quality Initiatives and SNF Task Force Highlighted At February Meeting
In its meeting last week, the board heard updates on new quality initiatives, an interim report from the Skilled Nursing Facility Task Force, and a guest speaker who reviewed current and upcoming seismic regulations affecting California hospitals. SNF Task Force Board...
Michael Mainardi Joins Board; Cancer Support Sonoma Takes Flight as an Independent Nonprofit
I’m pleased to report that Michael Mainardi was sworn in as our newest board member at the January meeting, replacing Peter Hohorst who did not seek re-election after a decade of outstanding service. Michael, a retired physician is an excellent addition to the board...
Progress On South Lot, SNF Task Force, and Growth Plans Reported At December Meeting
The board heard updates on several initiatives at the meeting last week, including the South Lot and the Skilled Nursing Facility Task Force, along with a report on the hospital’s strategic growth initiatives. Here are highlights from the meeting. South Lot...
Board Approves Phase One Plans for New Outpatient Diagnostic Center
In its meeting last week, the board approved the hospital’s request to proceed with plans for the first phase of the new Outpatient Diagnostic Center pending confirmation of receipt of funds from the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation to cover this phase of the...
SNF Task Force Makes Interim Report At October Board Meeting
The Skilled Nursing Facility Task Force provided an update at the board meeting last week following their very well attended public meeting on September 27. According to Task Force Chair Jane Hirsch, the group has made considerable progress since it was formed in...