PROVIDENCE — Care New England has named Robert J. Haffey as the new president and chief operating officer of Kent Hospital, who will take the role permanently Sept. 10 following the stewardship of Dr. Raymond O. Powrie, executive chief of medicine for the company.
Powrie will continue as interim president until Haffey begins in his new role.
Haffey’s appointment was the result of a national search led by Care New England senior leadership, physicians, staff, and management.
“With nearly 20 years of health care leadership experience, and a particular focus on quality in an acute care setting, Robert has a combination of skills and knowledge that stood out as we went through the process of selecting the right person for this important role,” said Dr. James E. Fanale, president and CEO of Care New England. “The diligence and hard work of our search team paid off, and we’re looking forward to Robert’s leadership at Kent as well as his role as part of the Care New England team.”
Fanale also thanked Powrie and expressed his appreciation for his work as interim president of Kent and chair of the search committee.
Haffey has served as president of Springfield, Penn.,-based Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Taylor Hospital, and Crozer Keystone Health System Ambulatory Care Services since 2014, according to Care New England.
Haffey worked with Crozer Keystone Health System starting in 2012, serving as chief nursing officer for the five-hospital system before moving to his current role in 2014. His efforts during his tenure resulted in financial stability, recruitment of key specialty physicians, and an increased referral base. Haffey’s five years of bedside nursing experience also give him an important understanding of hospital operations. Crozer Keystone Health System was acquired by Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. in 2016.
Haffey received his master of business administration in health care administration from Eastern University in St. Davids, Penn., and his master of science in nursing from LaSalle University in Philadelphia.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to lead the tremendous group of dedicated professionals at Kent Hospital who remain focused on providing the highest quality, safest care for the patients and families in the surrounding communities,” said Haffey. “The next few years are critical for the future of both Kent and Care New England, and I’m thrilled to be part of it.”
Rob Borkowski is a PBN staff writer. Email him at Borkowski@PBN.com.
