Members of the various boards that govern the entities of Loma Linda University Health met on August 25 and 26.
This month’s deliberations were important on several counts. First, Kerry Heinrich, interim chief executive officer of Loma Linda University Medical Center and interim administrator of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, was named CEO of both facilities, as well as the Behavioral Medicine Center. He has served in the interim positions since July 1. A 23-member search committee — representing hospital, university and physician leadership — recommended Heinrich’s appointment.
Board members heard extensive reports on the public launch of Vision 2020, mapping a strategy for the six-year campaign to raise $350 million in philanthropic support, part of the $1.2 billion visionary plan to improve health care and develop new educational techniques for the Inland Empire, California and the world beyond.
A second major theme was “One Loma Linda,” an initiative to improve efficiency and accountability throughout the entire Loma Linda enterprise. This discussion is now moving into action steps and a follow-up strategy will be presented to the boards in December. Several major areas have already been integrated, including advancement, risk management, electronic medical records, legal, compliance, decision support, Shared Services, and integrating the Faculty Medical Groups into one corporation. Board members approved the “One Loma Linda” concept in principle, with implementation strategies and timelines to be presented in early December.
The board also reviewed architectural drawings for the San Bernardino Campus and plans for groundbreaking on this project in December.
Finally, members toured the new cyclotrons in the Cancer Center, which are currently being installed. They heard reports on how the instruments will enhance research capabilities.