WHO am I: Rosalie Rene Carlton, I was born and raised in Blythe I am the daughter of Gilbert and Frances Guilin. I grew up with a family of 9 siblings, an independent hard working family. My husband of 23 years is Larry Carlton. I was appointed to the Palo Verde Health Care District in 2011. I bring 18 years of experience as a peace officer through employment with the State of AZ Department of Transportation MVD, 14 years as a Field Administrative Specialist with El Paso Natural Gas Company (retired) and currently, employed as Senior PGD Business Technician with Nextera Energy Corporation. I gained experience through prior service on the PVHC Board of Directors in 2007 and 2009. For the last 8 years I am an active member of Soroptimist International, a volunteer service organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of woman in local communities and throughout the world. I co-chair the annual health fair; help with service projects and fundraising for our community and the House of Hope. I have participated through my employer to log my volunteer hours of community service which rewards me by giving back financial support to the organization. I was instrumental in getting a 5k grant from my past employer to help build the Appleby School Playground.

Why did I choose to be a candidate?

I started attending hospital board meetings in 2007 and I was selected after I applied for vacancies in between elections 2007, 2009 and 2011. I didn't understand why there was always controversy. I felt that with my employment background experience I could bring my business practice, public relations skills and other ideas to the board. I have lots of experience being on the board dealing with negotiations, opinions, different personalities, decisions, and obstacles. One thing I have learned, the Board is ultimately responsible for the PVHCD. After being appointed as incumbent, I decided to run for a 4 year term, so that I can be involved in the front of decisions for the future of our hospital keeping your best interest, voice and trust in mind. I have no conflict of interest or financial gain. As a current incumbent I sit on a team that I greatly respect, trust and have allegiance to. We remain viable, creating an atmosphere of democracy in which were no longer dominant. We're a good team with a diversity of qualifications and backgrounds which fit into a lot of the aspects of overseeing our hospital. In addition, we are all involved in the sphere of community involvement.

I ask questions. Why can't we do this? What about this?

We need stability not turmoil. Currently under the existing Board direction, we have a highly qualified administration that stays focused on the ball, not politics; we give them the empowerment to make executive decisions and recommendations for our hospital's future. They have been around long enough to get familiar with the community and our history of our hospital. They can manage obstacles and be able to see positive outcomes. Currently, we employ 160, diversified qualified staffs that are roots to the success with a drive to make things better and work towards meeting our goals for improving patient care, services and business aspects. We also embrace our volunteer auxiliary that dedicate their time for you and are passionate for the sick.

Okay, let's concentrate on what service and resources you want our hospital to offer you. Currently, PVH is here for you and our community is focused on full-service, professional and compassionate care. From Intensive Care to Imaging, ER to General Medical Services. We're here for you, for your family, for our community - 24 hours a day.

What are your needs? What do you want the leadership to do for you?

Here are some of the accomplishments I have been part of since I have been a board member.

A leader demonstrates positive behaviors that promote encouragement and drive engagement! Do you take ownership of personal engagement to be highly engaged?

I have heard your voice for the improvement of a more caring and comfortable emergency room visit with immediate attention from the working physicians. Our management is paying close attention, to reports of any deficiencies and complaints. We are listening and we also ask for your positive feedback as well.