HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ken Johnson, CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Johnson reports that he was recently in contact with a family member who tested positive. Johnson was immediately tested and self-quarantined after learning of his exposure. Johnson is following Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System’s policies and working at home during his quarantine period.
Johnson has been in contact with the health department and wants to reassure everyone that all patients, visitors, employees and providers of the hospital are safe. “Although not required, I chose to communicate my experience with the coronavirus to better inform the community of the processes and guidelines that we adhere to at Hutchinson Regional for your safety and ours,” Johnson said. Johnson says he is doing well and expects a full recovery with a return to work in the very near future.