Department Directors and Managers in rural healthcare play a crucial role by leading and supervising their teams, setting performance goals, providing education and resources, and conducting evaluations to ensure quality patient and resident care.
They manage daily operations, support in the development of policies and procedures, optimize resource allocation, and coordinate with other departments to address the unique challenges of rural healthcare settings. Strategically, they align departmental goals with assigned organizational objectives, analyze healthcare trends, and implement strategies to improve access and outcomes. They ensure compliance with healthcare standards, address areas for professional development and training. Additionally, they facilitate communication between staff, manage patient/resident care, and community relationships to ensure satisfaction, trust, and organizational growth. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for their success, making their role vital in enhancing healthcare delivery and outcomes in rural Kittson County. The different departmental managers at Kittson Healthcare are listed below:
Rebekah Coffield, Public Relations, Marketing, & Communications Liaison
Carlene Cole, Director of Health Information Management
Neil Frizzell, Chief Financial Officer
Guy Gustafson, Maintenance Manager
Laura Hanson, Director of Nursing
Nicole Johnson, Director of Pharmacy
Holly Knutson, Chief Information Officer
Kaitlyn Kraska, Laboratory Manager
Jeanna Kujava, Public and School Health Director
Naomi Larson, Ambulance Manager
Nicole Lubarski, Director of Human Resources
Lynn Mattson, Director of Activities
Darcy Olson, Director of Nutritional Services
Emily Olson, Director of Social Services
Jennifer Peterson, Director of Clinic Nursing & Patient Safety
Kathryn Phelps, Director of Radiology Services
Tawnya Sorenson, Director of Nursing & Administrator of Hospital Services
Jodee Sugden, Administrator of Home Health & Assisted Living
Andrea Swenson, Chief Executive Officer
Pam Taie, Director of Environmental Services
