After 10 years as the Richland Hospital CEO, Steven Nockerts announced that he will be retiring in 2012. Nockerts accepted the CEO position at The Richland Hospital, Inc. in January of 2002 and began his 10 year tenure on March 4th.
During that time he has led the hospital through many strategic initiatives such as: Critical Access Status, Expansion of Services – including the Kraemer Center for Oncology and Infusion Therapy; Sleep Studies; Patient Satisfaction measures utilizing Press Ganey; the Electronic Health Record; and multiple building, renovating and expansion projects.
Nockerts has focused on The Richland Hospital's culture through development of Core Values, initiating employee opinion surveys and focusing on leadership team development and training.
Richland Hospital Executive Board President, Dennis Hamilton recently honored Nockerts at the Richland Hospital's Annual Recognition Banquet. "After 10 years of focused leadership, we wish Steve the very best as he approaches this new chapter in his life."
The Richland Hospital Executive Board and Hospital Executive Management Team met following the Annual Meeting.
Muscoda Health Center's building project is moving along as scheduled. With mild temperatures and the building now fully enclosed, we anticipate that the project will really start to develop quickly. We are all excited about moving into the new space with a dedicated staff that is focused on providing our patient's with local access to quality healthcare.