Doug Crabtree Chief Executive Office

Years of experience in healthcare:  19
Education:  Master's in Public Administration
Hobbies:  Boating, fishing, tinkering in the yard, coaching youth  
               basketball

The "I am EIRMC" philosophy is a wonderful way to: Put in writing the characteristics of the people who work at EIRMC. "I am EIRMC" was created by a group of employees and is a wonderful philosophy of the culture we live here at EIRMC--how we interact with other colleagues, physicians, and foremost, patients and visitors.  I am profoundly committed to it.

I was deeply moved to have been involved in:  The development of our trauma system.  In 1999, we invited the American College of Surgeons to conduct a "pre-survey" analysis of our program.  At that time, we identified many opportunities to improve.  In 2004, after 5 years, we were verified as a trauma center by that distinguished organization.  The real reward though, is knowing we improved the likelihood that someone involved in a traumatic accident has a higher chance of survival now than in years past.  The recognition by the ACS is a reflection of the patient care delivered and the system now in place.  As of today, EIRMC is the only hospital in Idaho with this recognition.

As a parent, my buttons popped like crazy when:  My children set goals, make good decisions and work hard to achieve their goals.  Shauna and I will be entering a new phase this fall -- the empty nest phase.  As you can imagine, we have mixed feelings as this next chapter approaches.

I'm passionate about what I do at EIRMC because: We have a great opportunity and responsibility to improve and make a difference in every patient's life.  As we do this, we make a difference in the lives of their family and friends.  I enjoy the movie Apollo 13. During the movie the flight commander says, "Failure is not an option."  In healthcare, failure is not an option.  I love working with the dedicated, well-trained, compassionate employees at the hospital.  We are fortunate to have a wonderful Medical Staff, each one of whom is board eligible or board certified in their specialty.  I am fortunate to live in an ideal community and work at a dynamic, inspiring place that takes care of the entire region.

Since experience is often the best teacher, I am who I am today because: Experience has been a great teacher to me.  Obviously that experience includes my interaction with many people and circumstances over the last 19 years.  I hope that today, I am wiser than I was 19 years ago -- as I h ave accumulated those experiences and gained much from those with whom I work.