Deryl E. Gulliford, Ph.D.

EDUCATION:

Greenwich University
Health Administration
1991
Ph.D.

University of Cincinnati
Health Administration
1985
Master of Science in Community Health

Health Planning - Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professional
Ohio State Allied Medical
1980
BS

ROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:

Member - American College of Healthcare Executives; Diplomate - American Academy of Medical Administrators; Member - National Business Education Association; Registered Respiratory Therapist; Registered Cardiovascular Technologist; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor; Basic Life Support Instructor-Trainer; Notary Public

TRAINING AFFILIATIONS:

Knightsbridge Hospital - London; The Cleveland Clinic; Riverside Methodist Hospital; Ohio State University Hospitals; Columbus Children's Hospital; The Toledo Hospital; Mt. Carmel Medical Center

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

As Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Memorial Hospital of Union County, I supervised the delivery of a broad scope of cardiopulmonary and neurological diagnostics and therapeutics. I was responsible for all administrative functions associated with these services. My most significant accomplishment in that capacity was the demonstrated improvement in departmental productivity and revenue/cost performance during my five year tenure. We developed a strong respiratory home care program and DME service which achieved JCAHO accreditation and grew to exceed 200 clients throughout our market area. We expanded our service to occupational health clients and added outpatient neurology services. In this role, I worked very hard to develop a relationship with leaders at the new Honda of America facility near Marysville. This resulted in significant new business for our hospital in the form of OSHA testing, executive physicals, annual physicals and on-site diagnostic services.

In October of 1986, I was promoted to senior management as Vice-President for Allied Medical Services. I was given responsibility for the administration of all hospital professional services including Health Information Management, Respiratory Home Care, Social Services, Primary Health, Pharmacy, Home Infusion, Imaging, Rehabilitation, Clinical Laboratory, Neurology, Occupational Health, Vascular Laboratory and Community Relations. I directed the activity of over 150 employees. One of my most important contributions in this role was in the arena of physician integration. We established a hospital-based Primary Health Division which grew to eleven employed physicians by 1994. I gained extensive experience in managed care contracting during my tenure in this position.

In November of 1994, I was appointed CEO of Community Memorial Hospital in Defiance County , Ohio . In this role, I reported to the hospital Board of Governors and the Joint Township Hospital District Board. Some of the most important advancements at Community Memorial during my tenure included the implementation of Total Quality Management, successful physician recruitment in primary care and a diversity of specialties, and formalized training of our management team in partnership with Defiance College . Our hospital was named one of the "Top 100 Hospitals" in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare magazine. In 1998 we constructed a new " HealthFit Center " providing comprehensive rehabilitation and wellness services for the rural communities in northwest Ohio.

In September of 1999, I was named CEO of Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton , Kansas . Our hospital has a talented young medical staff, and in 1999 the community passed a $4.3 million bond issue for construction of a new rural health clinic and new inpatient hospital. Groundbreaking was held in February of 2000 for these significant improvements to our local healthcare facilities, and the project was completed on time and $22,000.00 under budget in August of 2001. We are presently completing major renovations to the old hospital facility, remodeling vacated areas to advance the functionality and public image of our organization. My highest priority in this role is advancing the business operations of the hospital. We have driven up hospital patient care revenue from $5.9 million in 1999 to $8.7 million in 2001, and I have established a 2002 goal of $10.0 million. Visits to our Medical Clinic have grown from 8,000 in 1999 to 12,000 in 2001, and they continue to expand in 2002. Hospital market share is up from 34.5% to 54.9% over the same time period. Physician recruitment is also important in this setting. I recently succeeded in placing a new Orthopedic Surgeon and a new Oncologist in our Specialty Clinic, and in signing a talented young resident in Family Practice and Obstetrics to a long-term bridging contract.

In September of 2001, I presented a paper entitled "Benchmarking for Small and Rural Hospitals " at the annual conference of the National Council of Health Networks in San Antonio . This presentation related the experiences of our own voluntary regional network, the Pioneer Health Network, in benchmarking to improve performance. I was elected Vice-President of the Kansas Hospital Association - Southwest District, in October of 2001, and was named "Citizen of the Year" for Stevens County in 2002.

In January of 2003, I was named CEO of Seiling Hospital in Seiling , Oklahoma . I am actively recruiting physicians for the community, developing plans for hospital remodeling, and expanding services offered by the hospital. I will also be actively involved in regional health issues through the Oklahoma Community Health Alliance.

AWARDS, HONORS, AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Convention Chairman - AAMA Annual Convention - San Antonio - 2003

Citizen of the Year - Stevens County , Kansas - 2002

Health Occupations Licensing Board - State of Kansas - 2002

Chairman - AAMA Small and Rural Hospitals SIG - 2001

Vice-President - Kansas Hospital Association - Southwest District - 2001

Kansas Hospital Association Advocacy Council: Congressional Presentation - 2000

Kansas Hospital Association Convention Planning Committee - 2000

Vice-President - Pioneer Health Network: 2000-Present

National Editorial Board - American Academy of Medical Administrators: 2000

Board of Directors - Big Brothers/Big Sisters: 1999-Present

Board of Directors - Southwest Guidance Center : 1999-Present

Advisory Board - Hometown Hospice: 1999-Present

Board of Directors - United Way of Defiance County : 1998-99

President - Four County MRI Services: 1998-99

Board of Directors - AAMA, Ohio Chapter: 1997-99

Who's Who in Executives and Professionals: 1996

President - American Heart Association of Defiance County : 1996-99

Distinguished Service Award - American College of Cardiology: 1994

Board Member - Hospital Association of Northwest Ohio : 1994-99

Member - Marysville Board of Education: 1993-94

Who's Who in Central Ohio Health Care - Business First: 1993

Chairman - American Heart Walk - Union County , Ohio : 1992

Member Rotary International: Since 1991

Respiratory Care Advance Authors Award: 1991

Dr. Art Hagen Award - American College of Cardiology: 1990

Chairman - National Cardiovascular Science Committee: 1990-92

American College of Healthcare Executives: 1986-Present

President - American Heart Association of Union County : 1986-87

Travenol National Literary Award - Best 1986 Management Paper

Member - National Business Education Association: 1986-Present

Ohio Board of Regents Respiratory Care Task Force: 1985

Executive Committee - Ohio Thoracic Society: 1985-86

Graduation Summa Cum Laude - Ohio State University : 1980

Award of Merit - OSU College of Medicine, School of Allied Med.: 1980

Member - American Association for Respiratory Care: 1978

Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma Honoraries: 1978

REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS :*

MBA Online , High Plains Publishing, 2002.

Online Degrees in Nursing and the Healthcare Fields , High Plains Publishing, 2002.

Financial Aid for the Health Care Fields , High Plains Publishing, 2001.

Comprehensive EKG Practice Examination , D.B. Medical Publishers, 2000.

"The Learning Organization in American Healthcare," Executive , 2001.

"Benchmarking for Small and Rural Hospitals," Executive , 2001.

"Changing Culture in a Community Hospital ," Executive , 1993.

"Business Planning for Cardiovascular Technology," Cardiology Management , 1991.

"Excellence in Respiratory Care," AARC Times , 1988.

"Surviving the Financial Restructuring of Health Care," AARC Times , 1986.

"CPR: A Study of Skill Retention," Applied Cardiology , 1982.

"Percutaneous Arterial Line Insertion," Respiratory Tract , 1981.

*Over 20 published professional journal articles and six books since 1980. The above papers have also been presented at regional/national conferences.

INTERESTS:

My personal interests include a wide variety of athletic activities, especially golf, softball and weight training. I enjoy public speaking and frequently present health-related topics at community and professional gatherings. My newest interest is teaching college courses online.