The Chief Operating Officer position has been eliminated at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Sarah Padfield is no longer with the organization.
Ken Deane, CKHA Interim president and CEO, announced the changes to the senior team, including Padfield’s departure, in a press release sent on Tuesday.
“On behalf of the organization I thank Sarah for her service and contribution to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance,” Deane stated.
CKHA officials say the new operating structure “better aligns leadership portfolios with CKHA’s key priorities”, including:
– Delivering programs and services effectively and efficiently
– Supporting staff and a renewed emphasis on a healthy workplace
– Improving operating performance.
Willi Kirenko continues in her Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive role with responsibility for clinical programs and services including pharmacy, laboratory services, and diagnostic imaging, CKHA officials said.
Debbie Ancocik has been appointed Vice President with responsibility for human resources, occupational health and safety, partnerships and system integration.
Ancocik has worked in local healthcare for over 40 years, most recently as director, employee services and Labour Relations, CKHA.
“I have always loved what I do and this incredible organization,” Ancocik stated.
“I am humbled to have the opportunity to serve CKHA as Vice President and look forward to taking on this exciting new role.”
The organization will begin recruiting for a Vice President with responsibility for finance, decision support, hospital information management, and operations.
– Photo credit: Aaron Hall
