The SNF Task Force held a public meeting last week to report on its findings to date and encourage community input. I want to clarify that no decisions will be made for several months to allow time for the group to test process improvement changes to the SNF and...
Health Care District News
SVH Skilled Nursing Facility Task Force Update
I want to keep everyone updated on the activities of the SVH Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Task Force. As you may have read, the Task Force is composed of several hospital leaders, physicians and staff, along with two community members and myself as...
Board Finalizes Transfer of Home Care Service To Hospice
This month I’m stepping in for Joshua Rymer to report on the September meeting. At the meeting, the board gave final approval for the hospital to transfer our skilled home care service, Healing At Home, to Hospice by the Bay, effective October 1, 2018. We are pleased...
Transfer of Home Care Service Secures its Future
The District board held a special public meeting last week to hear plans to transition the Hospital’s home health care service, Healing At Home, to Hospice by the Bay. The proposed transition of Healing at Home appears to be excellent news for the Hospital, our...
Skilled Nursing Task Force Approved At August Meeting
At the monthly meeting last week, the Board approved the formation of a task force that will make a recommendation on the financial viability and future of the hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).SVH leadership had proposed closing the SNF as part of a plan to...
Hospital Board Special Meeting Approves Closing OB Service
Notice of Closure (English / Spanish)Last night the board reviewed the administration’s recommendation to close the Obstetrics service line and heard from a number of community members and physicians asking the board to continue to keep the unit open. The room was...
District Board Approves Initial Investment In New Outpatient Diagnostic Services
The board was presented with exciting plans for a new Outpatient Diagnostic Services Project and planning efforts to upgrade several other parts of our buildings at last week’s meeting. I’m happy to report that the board approved the initial investment for all...
Hospice By The Bay and SVH Marketing Highlighted At June Meeting
The board heard a report from SVH partner Hospice By The Bay at the June meeting. CEO Kitty Whitaker, RN, MS, provided an overview of the organization and the special relationship our hospital has with this impressive non-profit organization including jointly...
Growth and Staff Engagement Highlighted At May Meeting
At the May board meeting City Manager Kathy Capriola and Police Chief Bret Sackett reviewed the City’s response to the October fire emergency. Their presentation, “October Fires Update & After Action Report,” is available here on the city’s website and I recommend...
Patient Services Highlighted At April Board Meeting
Our board chair Joshua Rymer was away last week so I am stepping in to provide the report for the April meeting. We had a full agenda last Thursday, with several presentations I’d like to highlight.Patient Care ServicesChief Nursing Officer Mark Kobe, RN MPA,...