Minnie Hamilton CEO Explains Changes

Clinic Hours Changes; 8am – 6 pm – Monday thru Friday, 8 am – 4 pm Saturday and Sunday

Renovations Ongoing

Minnie Hamilton Health System (MHHS) would like to thank all patients, visitors, and staff for their understanding and patience as we undertake facility renovations.  The first major renovation and relocation consists of moving the Emergency Department to the former medical records area.  This move/renovation was mandated by the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC), a State agency that oversees compliance with State licensure rules and federal certification regulations.  In January of 2013, OHFLAC was on-site at our main facility in Grantsville for a scheduled site inspection and many questions arose concerning utilizing our Emergency Department area to see clinic patients in the same area.  I had several conversations with OHFLAC’ s program manager in which I explained that as previous Rural health Clinic and Hospital OHFLAC surveys pointed out, MHHS is extremely unique, consisting of three areas within the Hospital that are designated areas in which clinic patient are seen, one area being located in conjunction with the Emergency Department (most patients know this as clinic B).  MHHS established this with in the initial Rural Health Clinic survey in 1997, and there have been numerous OHFLAC surveys since. 

I further explained that in 2010, MHHS was one of the three examples of successful collaboration presented in HRSA publication “A Manual on Effective Collaboration between Critical Access Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Center”.  The article explains that “… Given the traditional challenges faced by many rural communities relative to lower socio-economic status, higher disease burden, and lower health care reimbursement rates, these key primary care service providers have a responsibility to seriously consider cooperation and collaboration as mechanisms for maximizing the return on investment of the various types of Federal support associated with CAH and Health Center designations….” The manual was developed to document the tangible benefits that organizations like MHHS can make to help ensure retaining primary care providers.  This was an accolade from the federal government on the uniqueness and efficiency that MHHS was providing in health care delivery.

I continued to explain that we are utilizing space in an effective and efficient manner, adhering to our mission and goals. MHHS is dedicated to maintaining the health and improving the quality of life of all people in our service area through an innovative delivery system of services and education.  Our current model has proven to be financially viable, innovative, and truly works.   

I was confident that OHFLAC understood that our established practices have been in place for over 15 years, and all licensure certifications and audits have been adhered to in appropriate manners.  I explained that any alterations to the current operation of our well-established Emergency Department and Rural Health Clinic setup would be unacceptable to the patie4nts we serve as well as the organization.1

Well, unfortunately OHFLAC came back and decided that after 15 years, MHHS needed to segregate our Emergency Department and Clinic areas, and must be completed by May 15, 2013. 

Kyle Pierson named CFO

Minnie Hamilton Health System is pleased to welcome Kyle Pierson as Chief Financial Officer.  Kyle graduated from West Virginia University magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a major in accounting.   

He began work in 2009 at Arnett, Foster & Toothman in Charleston as an auditor of healthcare entities and financial institutions. He is a certified public accountant, a member of the American Institute of CPA’s (AICPA), WV Society of CPA’s (WVSCPA), and the Healthcare Financial Management Assoc. (HFMA).  

Kyle grew up in Braxton County, He and his wife Tracy currently live in Charleston with their two dogs.

“I am looking forward to getting to know the people in the community”, said Kyle, “Minnie Hamilton Health System has a lot to offer and I am glad to be a part of it. 

For more information on Minnie Hamilton Health System and the services it has to offer, call (304)354-9244.

Kristin Bailes FNP-C

Minnie Hamilton Health System, Glenville Office is pleased to announce the addition of Kristin Bailes, FNP-C to our facility. Kristin began seeing patients in the Pediatric Clinic beginning on Monday, January 21, 2013.

Kristin graduated from Mountain State University with a Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practioner degree in December 2011. In addition to earning her degree, she completed over 500 hours of clinical work in various areas of practice and worked as a pediatric nurse at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.

The new Pediatric Clinic Hours are as follows: Monday -- 10:00 am-5:30 pm -- Kristin Bailes, FNP, Tuesday -- 1:30 am-4:30 pm -- Kristin Bailes, FNP, Wednesday -- 9:00 am-4:30 pm -- Cathy Jones, MD, Thursday – CLOSED, Friday -- 9:00 am-4:30 pm -- Kristin Bailes, FNP.  To schedule an appointment with Kristin Bailes, FNP contact the Pediatric Clinic at 304-462-5909.