East Adams Rural Hospital CEO and leadership

Healthcare Operations Executive with 18 years of experience in leadership roles (Interim CEO, Chief Operating & Compliance Officer, Vice President, Director) with success in improving quality , patient satisfaction, financial outcomes, business growth, staff development and regulatory compliance in large network health systems as well as rural community hospitals. • Chosen to lead organizations facing mission-critical challenges, based on expertise in assessing operations, market conditions and building teams to reach goals.• Chosen to lead organizations to re-established financial stability• Chosen to mentor and grow staff in all leadership positions• Experienced with budgets over $100 Million• Brought organizations from near closure to profitable• Improved quality and patient satisfaction• Successful regulatory surveys (CMS, DNV, The Joint Commission, Local and State agencies)

Kimberly Polanco is a Chief Financial Officer at East Adams Rural Hospital and is based in Ritzville, Washington. She has worked as Chief Financial Officer at La Familia Medical Center, Chief Facilities Fiscal Officer at New Mexico Department of Health, and Chief Financial Officer at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Kimberly attended Western New Mexico University between 1989 and 1993.