Thursday, September 3, 2020

Dr. Bustle Resigns as CEO of Bates County Memorial Hospital

The Bates County Memorial Hospital Board of Directors announces Dr. John Bustle’s resignation as CEO effective September 25, 2020.

The Board has named BCMH Chief Operating Officer Greg Weaver as Interim Chief Executive Officer as of September 1, 2020. Dr. Bustle will remain in an advisory role at BCMH until September 25.

Greg Weaver was hired as the Family Care Clinic Director/Chief Operating Officer for Bates County Memorial Hospital in September, 2019.

Dr. Bustle came to BCMH as a family practice physician in 2010 at the Adrian Family Care Clinic, and transitioned to his role as CEO in May of 2017.

During his service as CEO, Dr. Bustle focused on patient safety and quality. In 2019, he brought on DNV-GL, a global company that provides quality driven accreditation and clinical excellence certification to America’s hospitals. In 2020, the hospital achieved four-star HCAHPS status for overall quality, putting BCMH in the top 30% of hospitals nationwide.

The Bates County Memorial Hospital board and staff wish Dr. Bustle and his family well in their future endeavors.


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