January 25, 2012
Hospital CEO to step
down
Search committee formed
The Deep River and District Hospital will be looking for a new leader.
At the January board meeting, hospital CEO Larry Schruder announced his
plans to retire by the end of June 2012 to pursue other part-time
self-employment.
“There comes a time in every person’s life where the appeal of having
more time available for non-work activities equals or exceeds the need
or the desire to work even the most exciting of jobs,” Schruder said in
a statement released by the hospital.
“During these past three years, I have been blessed with the most
exciting and fulfilling role of my working career – and have worked
with some of the best people in the healthcare field.
“My decision to retire from this role comes with mixed emotions. I
expect to have a busy six months ahead of me prior to my retirement
date.”
Hospital board chair Paul Fehrenbach expressed disappointment and
regret on the part of the board.
“Larry Schruder has made a tremendously positive impact for both the
operation and reputation of Deep River and District Hospital,”
Fehrenbach said.
“Staff morale and confidence has improved such that our hospital is
developing a well-earned reputation for quality of care and patient
satisfaction.
“Larry has also been active in positive interactions with the
communities we serve. We shall certainly miss his drive, enthusiasm and
management expertise.”
Starting April 1, Schruder will begin the transition process from the
CEO role by operating in a part-time capacity with the hospital.
In the meantime, the hospital board has formed a CEO search committee
to engage an external consultant to begin the process of identifying a
replacement CEO immediately.
Schruder took over as hospital CEO in January 2009.
Among other things, Schruder said at the time that one of his goals
would be to reach out to the community.
More people should be made aware of the fact they have a premier health
care facility in their community, he said in an interview.
“I want to help the community understand the richness of the facility
they have here,” he said.
“When people come here for services from other communities, they marvel
at their experience.”
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