An ad hoc group of staff providers at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital in Gallup, N.M., took a vote of no confidence in CEO David Conejo on May 5, alleging Mr. Conejo created an unsafe working environment, Searchlight New Mexico reported.
The group, which sent a warning letter to the hospital board, also accuses the CEO of failing to effectively communicate, promoting a lack of transparency and poor financial management, according to the investigative news organization.
"The board members should understand that they are ultimately responsible for breaches in their fiduciary obligations to the hospital system by allowing the CEO to create unsafe working conditions," the healthcare workers wrote.
Workers have also reportedly expressed concerns about staffing levels.
In response to the allegations, Rehoboth, a 60-bed facility, noted that it is the only hospital in Gallup that has not had COVID-19 cases at its substance abuse center, largely due to strict social distancing and temperature testing.
The network, which ncludes Gallup's Ranch House Motel, Motel 6, Howard Johnson, the Days Inn, and the Gallup Indian Medical Center, can now accommodate 175 people. Mr. Camorata said the New Mexico Department of Public Health and the Navajo Nation provide funding for shelter and meals, while local donations provide transportation.
Note: This story was updated at 2:46 p.m. CDT May 12.