HaysMed Celebrates 2025 Graduates of the KHA Leadership Institute

HaysMed is proud to recognize two exceptional leaders who graduated as part of the 2025 Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) Leadership Institute: Brian Pfannenstiel, Director of Critical Care at HaysMed, and Megan Donecker, Sleep Lab Director at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital.

The KHA Leadership Institute is a respected program designed to develop and empower emerging healthcare leaders across Kansas. Participants are nominated by their hospital’s CEO and selected for their potential to drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Megan Donecker has played a key role in expanding sleep health services at PVCH, ensuring access to high-quality diagnostics and treatment for rural communities.

Brian Pfannenstiel has been instrumental in advancing critical care services at HaysMed, leading with clinical expertise and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. He said, “The KHA Leadership Institute has provided me with increased knowledge, skills, and perspectives to become a more dynamic leader in the healthcare setting”.

Joben Rieth, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at HaysMed, shared his thoughts on the graduates’ achievement: “At HaysMed, we believe leadership is not just about titles, it’s about impact. Seeing Brian and Megan graduate from the KHA Leadership Institute is a proud moment for our organization. Their dedication to patient care and continuous growth reflects the values we strive to uphold every day. We’re excited to see how their leadership will continue to shape the future of healthcare in our communities.”

HaysMed congratulates Brian Pfannenstiel and Megan Donecker on this achievement and looks forward to the continued impact of their leadership in serving our patients and communities.

Read the Kansas Hospital Association’s press release- KHA Leadership Institute Graduates 31