Hospital CEO Resigns Saying Brutal Schedule Unsustainable
Sonoma West Medical Center CEO Ray Hino says he worked every weekend for 85 straight weeks.
The Press Democrat:
Sonoma West Medical Center CEO Resigns
Sonoma West Medical Center CEO Ray Hino has resigned from the Sebastopol hospital, claiming he can no longer sustain the energy and long hours required of him for the past 20 months. In a June 26 letter to his colleagues, Hino said he’s often worked 12- to 13-hour days and 6- to 7-day weeks, including every weekend for 85 straight weeks. (Espinoza, 6/27)
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The Desert Sun:
Eisenhower Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault By Nurse's Aide
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