As Hospital Week 2018 concludes, I offer my sincere appreciation to the members of the KSB Family for everything you do that defines our culture and allows miracles to happen every day at KSB Hospital.

As I pause and reflect on all the blessings of Hospital Week, I ask what attributes lead to success for an independent, rural hospital?

• Dedicated physicians that place the patient first. Always;
• Caregivers that blend attention to detail resulting in safe care delivered with big hearts that recognize the value of the people they care for as well as their colleagues;
• Support Team Members that create an environment that allows clinicians to focus on the patient;
• A visionary Board of Directors that encourages proactive, forward-thinking and holds Leadership accountable;
• A community that appreciates the value provided by your hospital and supports the services offered.

This list is a start.  What would you add?