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United Healthcare Partners Board of Directors Announces new CEO

After a fulfilling career, Daniel Babcock, United Healthcare Partners CEO will be retiring on January 1, 2023. United Healthcare Partners (UHP) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Angie McConnachie has been named Chief Executive Officer.

McConnachie has served as Chief Operating Officer of UHP since 2020, prior to which she served as CEO of Deckerville Community Hospital. Dave Messing, United Healthcare Partners Chairman says, “We warmly welcome Angie to her new role, and we are confident our organizations will continue to prosper and grow under her strong leadership.”

McConnachie earned an Associate degree from SC4 and enjoyed working as an ER/Med-Surg RN. She received her BSN and MSN in Administration and Leadership from Western Governors University, followed by a certification in Healthcare Compliance. Born and raised in the thumb, McConnachie went to Deckerville High School and has worked at Deckerville Community Hospital for over 18 years. Angie and her husband Jason have three children and enjoys watching kids play sports, reading, and just spending time outside.

“I am excited and honored to take on the role of CEO for United Healthcare Partners,” said McConnachie. “We have an amazing team and community support. I have worked in rural health for over 20 years, it is something that is very important to me. Healthcare never stops changing, but I look forward to building on our strong foundation as we continue to evolve to support the future needs of our communities. I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with such talented people to ensure we provide the best healthcare possible.” 

About United Healthcare Partners… In 2018, Marlette Regional Hospital and Deckerville Community Hospital solidified an affiliation agreement known as United Healthcare Partners (UHP). In 2022 The Heartlands Marlette Senior Living became the third affiliate of UHP. A comprehensive Board of Directors serve our hospitals and our communities to ensure that the organizations are used in the greatest interest of the people they serve. For the latest updates at Deckerville Community Hospital, call 810-376-2835, visit www.deckervillehosp.org, or “Like” Deckerville Community Hospital on Facebook. For the latest updates at Marlette Regional Hospital, call 989-635-4000, visit www.marletteregionalhospital.org, or “Like” Marlette Regional Hospital on Facebook.

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Visitor Restrictions for all MRH-Owned Facilities

We are updating our Visitor Restrictions to the following:

o Emergency Department –
▪ One designated visitor that must remain in the ED the whole time, once the visitor leaves, they will not be permitted to return until the patient is discharged.
▪ Pediatric patients under the age of 17, two healthy parents that must remain at the bedside.
▪ Extenuating circumstances such as critical care, possible end-of-life-state, will be handled case-by-case.
▪ Patients presenting with COVID symptoms-No visitors until the COVID test comes back negative. If it comes back positive the patient will continue to have no visitors.

o Surgical Services – one bed-side visitor that must remain in the patient’s room
▪ Pediatric patients under the age of 17 in any setting are allowed two parents/relatives to be present
o Inpatient, Observation, Swing Bed Patients –
▪ Two visitors per patient at a time that must stay in the patients room the whole time.
▪ Visitors ages 13 – 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
▪ Patients admitted that are COVID positive, No visitors in the COVID rooms.
▪ Extenuating circumstances such as critical care, possible end-of-life-state, will be handled case-by-case.

o Long-Term Care (LTC) – please contact the LTC at 989-635-4400o Hospice – Visitation shall be accommodated, please check in at the Hospice Residence Nurses Station.

o Outpatient Testing – only the patient, unless the patient is under the age of 17, then a parent may accompany
▪ Unless extenuating circumstances require a visitor to be present

o Outpatient Procedure with Sedation – one bed-side visitor that must remain in the patient’s room
▪ Pediatric patients under the age of 17 in any setting are allowed two parents/relatives to be present

o Physician Office Appointments – one visitor accompanying the patient
• ALL allowed visitors must pass health screening prior to visit and are required to wear a mask at all times for the duration of their visit. Visitors that fail to follow this requirement will be asked to leave.
• Visitor accommodations shall be flexible in all care settings for patients with physical or mental disabilities of any kind, including patients who are deaf, hard of hearing and / or blind.
• If more visitors present than are allowed to visit, the excess visitors will be asked to remain in their vehicle.
• All visitors will be required to socially distance themselves from the patient, other visitors and all staff.
We will continue to closely monitor COVID-19 activity in our area along with the surrounding communities and updating patient visitation accordingly and / or as allowed by state and federal regulations.


UPDATED HOSPITAL VISITATION
6.13.2022 @ 12:00 pm
2770 Main Street | Marlette, MI 48453 | 989-635-4000 | marletteregionalhospital.org