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Public health director warns of staffing gap with impending retirement; county seeks replacements
Summary
Health Administrator Cheryl Hoberecht told commissioners she will retire in 77 days, has ordered the flu vaccine, and is concerned about finding a replacement for administrator/biller roles needed to keep vaccine clinics running.
Cheryl Hoberecht, Pawnee County Health Administrator, informed the board she has 77 days until retirement and expressed concern that a vacant administrator/biller position could disrupt planned vaccine clinics and billing operations. Hoberecht said she had already ordered the annual flu vaccine and emphasized the need to hire a nurse and billing support to ensure continuity once she departs.
Commissioner Rein said he would contact a Barton County commissioner to check interview schedules and staffing options; the minutes record Hoberecht's concern that remaining staff may seek other opportunities if succession plans are not in place. No hiring decision was made at the meeting; commissioners indicated they would follow up on recruiting steps.
