The CEO and President of South Dakota-based Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., says he will not be wearing a mask because he has already had Covid-19.
Hospital staff are appalled.In an email sent Wednesday, which CNN obtained from a nurse at a Sanford Health hospital, CEO and President Kelby Krabbenhoft addressed the health system's 50,000 employees, explaining his decision. "I contracted the virus, felt the uncertainty that accompanied the word 'positive'," he wrote."Experienced the lagging coughs and fatigue... but I'm back in my office," he added. Read MoreAnd he will be maskless.
CDC guidance cites a number of studies showing that masks reduce the risk of transmitting or catching the virus by more than 70% in various instances. In several scenarios, when officials told people to wear masks, infections and deaths fell significantly, the CDC pointed out.
I have one word for any remaining intelligent people in South Dakota. MOVE
To move forward & leave this madness behind we have to get to a mindset of sensibly limiting risk, not trying to eliminate all risk altogether. A vaccine won’t provide 100% immunity. Will “CEO not wearing mask after having vaccine” be a headline?
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The board need to fire his ass. Period.
UK study has found evidence of waning antibody immunity to COVID-19 over time. Of course this will be, in all probability, rebuffed as FAKE NEWS by Trump and his renegade GOP.
A couple years ago there was a big news story that Kelby Krabbenhoft knocked up two of his secretaries and paid them a lot to keep quiet. One actually had the baby. So here in SD, we don’t really trust his judgment 😂
America as we know it is done.
What? Fire the guy
What a stupid shit
Must need it again for good luck, asshole
Dumb just dumb!
His staff who are more than likely overwhelmed should walk out. His behavior is absolutely mind blowing.
If the crazies take over, are we gonna have an anti-mask mandate?
“‘…appalling to read this from a hospital CEO,’ [said] the Sanford Health nurse, who did not want be named for fear of losing her job…” SD: fastest growing CV rate IN THE WORLD… …and SanfordHealth’d fire an RN for saying the obvious? They REALLY need this putz to step down.
Sad. Every jackhole complaining about the lockdown and having to adhere to mitigation efforts are the VERY reason we have to have lockdowns. Selfish POS morons. Intelligence can lead us through, unfortunately intelligence worldwide is hard to locate.
He should be fired or if I worked there I would sue he for putting my life and that of my patients in jeopardy
How fucking disrespectful to all the front line workers! Shameful!
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SanfordHealth the ceo is right, already had it, all good
Fck off hillbilly 🤮🐷
Why should he fear. He has whole hospital at his disposal.
There is an i in community last I checked.🙄
Ok 😂 I won't be wearing a mask either. My right
He’s the irresponsible boss. I hope that will be one thing the workers will not see as an excellent opinion and wear mask for themselves and others. God bless y’all FrontlineFirstResponders & FrontlineWorkers
Trumper. No wonder we are dying. Man there is a ton of KOOL aid around Doctors- are not GODS! They too can be asshats
How do you think vaccines work?
Step back now.
Here come all the Twitter scientists
You CAN be smart AND an idiot at the same time!
That's not the point, actions speak louder than words. He is saying Covid is nothing to be concerned about, don't bother wearing a mask. He loves seeing other Americans suffer and die.
You can have this virus more than one time
South Dakota, enough said!
We are over a quarter of a million deaths, in large thanks to people like this.
jerks gonna jerk
He is as dumb as the Dumpster. Science must be to hard for them to understand 🤦🏼♀️
As they should be 3 people in Nevada have had it twice and much much worse the second time
Lead by example!
You can get it again! This is not a one time virus. What is wrong with you people 😩
you got to be kidding ...
Let that dumb shit work in the ICU for a few weeks. Seriously, why doesn’t he just fill his employee based with those who have had it snd have long term affects. Let’s see how well that goes. Irresponsible and dangerous!! An INSULT to all in healthcare!
How many people will start using the ‘I don’t need a mask because I had Covid already’ excuse now? Wear a GD mask.
Loser
It’s called immunity. It’s science. Don’t be a science denier
Can we put this guy on one of those motivational leadership posters?
Sound science
fire him
It's this exact mindset that has put this country in the vulnerable position of positivity rate, positive cases and the death toll. He should be fired.
Fire his ass.
I’d expect this from a politician not someone in the actual trenches, who should be keeping up w covid research and know it can mutate. Covid doesn’t GaF about herd immunity.
More stupid behavior
WearAMask
South Dakota sounds like a very backward state. If you value your life, you should not live in SD.
I guess that's why he's an administrator and not a practicing physician.
Stupid is forever. Terminate his employment contract. He’s an embarrassment.
Thinning of the herd
Appalled of rational thinking?
Well what’s he supposed to do, lead by setting an example based on proven life-saving protocols? whatevs....
Ignorance!
I would quit.
That right there... 🤷🏽♂️
They wonder why they are fly over states
I predict someone else being pushed out of office for their Ignorance MaskUpAmerica StopTheSpread
SanfordHealth Curious what your board thinks of this? Bet a defunding boycott of your hospital would change your mind though, right? defectiveCEO boycottSanfordHealth
So when he catches it again...DNR? 🧐
He wants to share?
lock him up then,, just admitted it, going to spread it, stop him before he does for crying out loud
BOBO!!!
Stupid
HE SHOULD GET FIRED IMMEDIATELY. HE IS PUTTING THE LIVES OF HIS EMPLOYEES AT RISK AND SETS A BAD EXAMPLE.
Until he gets reinfected and spreads it again. Then it's gonna get interesting.
I love this story bc all the people that exaggerate the usefulness of masks—they infinitesimally marginal at best—don’t trust the science on the permanent immunity you get from COVID after you recover. I wouldn’t want these hospitals staff treating me, they’re poorly educated.
Why is he still in charge of anything?
😩😩😩😥. Part of the problem..
No science
Don’t let him in.
sistercrow So even the CEOs in South Dakota are stupid. ok. got it.
So he is a conservative and the hospital staff are liberals. Sounds like either a lynch mob or he needs to do a better job at hiring.
DO REAL NEWS HACKS. You don’t need a mask after having COVID at least for a extended period of time. Probably 6-10 months.
South Dakota - the new Florida
Negative leaders in action
Don’t matter how smart you think you are, you are still ignorant! Bless his heart😷
This man is officially an idiot, and his village needs him back. A village is not a village without its idiot.
Another Trumpet CEO spewing his political views on the entire organization. How does he know he’s not capable of re infection and transmission? We know immunity is weak and short lived in patients with mild symptoms.
So I has understand why so badly covid-19 sweep USA.
the perfects idiots!
I guess I would get rid of the insurance from this company if I was stupid enough to have it
Ceo from Trump University ✅
Bet this moron is a trump supporter
Well now all of these statistics about South Dakota are starting to make sense
The first job of a CEO is to support your people. The decision to wear a mask here has nothing to do with you. It’s all about showing support for your people who are on the front lines caring for the community. You wear it for them. Period.
Vaccines developed in 6 months are “effective”. Crickets on “safe”. Brand new tech using MRNA, ie, genetic engineering. Wonder how those trial folks will fare a year from now. Right. Rushed.
Science has not reached the conclusion Krabbenhoft falsely asserts. Hope the Board responds as quickly w his employment termination as their denouncement of his claim.
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They are all WAY TOO FAR REMOVED from real people!! Divide of rich vs. poor....do your own shopping and laundry and dishes and cleaning for a day. Clean a toilet lately? COVID lives in feces, aka. Poop for a very long time! You are an idiot with a death wish if you dont agree.
He’s an idiot and should be leading his hospital by example regardless if he has Covid or not
What a stupid man, people died after second time COVID
This is outright selfishness and inconsiderate. Think of not oneself but others. The above mentioned person is not fit to be in medical industry,not to say, runs a hospital.
The arrogance is beyond comprehension.
I am sick to the back teeth of Covid bed-wetters and mask-nazis!
they don’t call it flyover country without a reason
Has the staff alerted the last responders yet?
selfish jerk
What an irresponsible jerk.
That's a bruh moment and that's why America is having a bigger covid crisis, people being selfish and uncaring.
People who say 'masks don't work' need something else that would prevent the disease from going through its natural path
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An uncaring fool.
The CEO is one Mr.Kelby Krabbenhoft who is not a physician, sent an email to all the employees, and in it he said: 'For me to wear a mask defies the efficacy and purpose of a mask and sends an untruthful message that I am susceptible to infection or could transmit it,” Idiot.
Fine him like the NFL fines coaches who have had COVID & don't wear mask! Ask Gruden of Las Vegas Raiders!
So selfish, It's not about you. It's about others catching it from you.
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if your friend betrays you and puts your mothers life at risk, will you ever forgive her for the past your people shared
Just goes to prove what I've always maintained... There is absolutely NO connection between status, position, money and...intelligence. ;~)
Leading by example?
$20 says he’s white and Republican
Do people not understand that wearing a mask not only protects you but also others around you?! It’s not a difficult concept. Geez. WearADamnMask
Wut? Who wants to go around all day everyday explaining that you’ve had it so that’s why you’re not wearing a mask. Also people can get it twice? Wut is happening lol
He doesn’t know if his immunity is for a month or a year. No one does. South Dakota looking pretty stupid, ignorant and red. Equating Heath with freedom.
Lead by example idiot! HELLO! HELLO! SHOW respect for the sick & fallen!
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Dictionary. Meaning...Idiot..Explanation...Krabby
Sonno sicura che e un sostenitore di Trump!
Where does he think he works, the White House?
That's more spread
Who said you had to care about health to work in healthcare?
I’ll just go ahead and invite him to follow my Level 1 ER nurse wife around for a shift. Then, he can follow my friend for a shift, who is a pulmonologist at a COVID hospital. Let’s see how ‘brave’ he is after that. What an idiotic asshole. He gives the title CEO a bad name.
Idiot
Wtf
I hope the heck he doesnt catch it again. Doesnt he know that is possible and sometimes the second covid infection can be much worse. Very irresponsible
Selfish. This man is not fit for his job, can we replace him with a qualified and empathetic person please, be it man or woman. sendhimtoschool
Should be fired immediately for failure to provide a safe work environment and endangering the public.
savage
This guy is a genius. Just ask him and the governor.
He does not know about health and ways of infection at all ?
Proving once again one doesn't have to be smart to be put in charge of things.
Shame on him..
He's likely correct. Your kid doesn't have to worry about chickenpox once they get it. What's the difference? Oh, virtue signaling is the new national pastime. I forgot.
Dang... like CEO, like Governor. Does ANYone lead that poor State.
You can't fix stupid.
I cannot figure out why South Dakota has so much Covid! (sarcasm for those of you who don't know me)
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So on a covid free spreading mission. Awon werey plenty for America. I swear 😂
He's right. They should not bring their religious faith into the workplace.
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I'm a constitutional conservative Trump supporter but also work in a busy ICU. The virus does not care about politics.
I had Covid in late February. Been wearing a mask every day since March. Because I'm not an idiot.
CEOs are basically an interchangeable hand in our pockets and they routinely do stupid crap like this. The lack of critical thinking skills, selfishness, and lack of normal levels of empathy or consideration for others is the daily schedule.
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As a nurse in KY, I stand with the nurses in S. Dakota who has a leader who is not on their side. Staff should be appalled. Call for his resignation. You know better
Is there a possibility that Covid-19 testing software is owned by Dominion or equivalent and results are being manipulated from the population to individual level?
That's so unpatriotic.
True
There have been people that have contracted COVID-19 more than once. Not much is known about immunity from SARS-CoV-2 at this time.
Brilliant, NOT. He has COVID but how about the people around him? He want to pass it on.
There is little evidence masks slow the spread anyway. Why should someone wear a mask if they’ve already had it?
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Omg stop confusing people with petty behaviour and just do it.
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He seems like a bright chap 🙄
Mask don’t work. Prove me wrong.
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