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Chad Melton
Healthcare Executive
Chad Melton is the current President of St. Michael Medical Center, part of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system in Silverdale, Washington.3 He assumed this role in September 2021.4
Professional Background
Chad Melton has over 17 years of executive healthcare leadership experience.4 Prior to joining St. Michael Medical Center, he served as:
- Chief Executive Officer at Fauquier Health System/LifePoint Health in Warrenton, Virginia (February 2017 - September 2021)3
- Chief Executive Officer at Wythe County Community Hospital (March 2015 - February 2017)3
- Chief Executive Officer at HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley (June 2012 - November 2014)3
He also held leadership roles at LHP Hospital Group and Triad Hospitals earlier in his career.3
Education
Melton holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University-San Marcos, which he completed between 2002-2005.3
Leadership at St. Michael Medical Center
Since taking on the role of President at St. Michael Medical Center, Melton has faced significant challenges and worked to improve the hospital's operations:
- He led efforts to address staffing shortages, improve emergency department processes, and rebuild community trust following a period of crisis at the hospital.12
- Melton has emphasized listening to staff concerns and implementing changes based on their feedback.2
- Under his leadership, the hospital has seen improvements in metrics like arrival-to-triage times and nursing turnover rates.2
- He is overseeing a $105 million expansion project to add a new patient tower at the hospital.2
Melton has been described as taking responsibility for the organization's challenges and working to implement solutions.12 He has stated his commitment to making St. Michael Medical Center a successful, community-based hospital.2
