BHS Appoints Chief Nursing Executive

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced the appointment of Brenda Cadorette, MSN RN,?NEA-BC, as Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), overseeing nursing across Berkshire Health. 
 
Cadorette has served as Vice President of Acute Care and BMC Chief Nursing Officer for the past 11 years.  
 
"Brenda has been an exceptional nurse leader at Berkshire Medical Center for decades," said Darlene Rodowicz, Berkshire Health Systems President and CEO. "This new nursing leadership structure will support the alignment of best practice nursing standards and ensure that professional practice, growth, and development are consistent across the organization. We are excited to embark on this new chapter of leadership, as we align across the system and continue to serve as the region’s trusted healthcare provider." 
 
In her new role, Cadorette will focus on creating shared governance for nursing and ensuring that nursing practice and staff development promote patient safety and patient-centered care. Working in tandem with Cadorette, each BHS hospital will also appoint an Associate Chief Nursing Officer to focus on the hospital’s operations and lead each hospital’s nursing team.  
 
Cadorette, who joined BHS in 1995 as a Nursing Assistant, has previously served as a clinical supervisor, Nursing Director, Administrative Director of Nursing Operations, Service Line Administrator of Nursing and other leadership roles. 

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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Temporarily Closes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Holiday Inn & Suites is temporarily shut down, and 101 Restaurant & Bar has closed its doors until further notice. 

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, after its last working elevator of three broke down.  The Berkshire Eagle reported that guests were forced to evacuate because an elevator broke down. 

On Wednesday, 101 Restaurant & Bar posted on Facebook that they would close until further notice due to circumstances beyond their control and the closure of the Holiday Inn. 

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We thank you and our staff for your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able," the owners wrote. 

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms.  Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access. 

The Holiday Inn recently demolished its crumbling parking garage and is replacing it with a smaller one.  The building at 1 West Street was constructed in 1972; it was formerly known as the Crowne Plaza. 

101 Restaurant opened five years ago within the hotel.  It is owned by John and Tucker McNinch, who formerly operated the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. 

Signs on the hotel's entrance explain that the doors are temporarily locked.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call (413) 499-2000. 

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