Markel Named Director of Long Term Care at HighPointe on Michigan

Released: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 3:26 PM

Markel Named Director of Long Term Care at HighPointe on Michigan

Paul Markel, RN, has been promoted to director of long-term care at HighPointe on Michigan (HighPointe).

Markel, who most recently served as assistant administrator at HighPointe, recently obtained his New York State nursing home administrator's license and will assume the role of administrator of record for HighPointe effective September 3, 2024.

Markel began his career with Kaleida Health at HighPointe in 2016 as director of quality. During his tenure with Kaleida Health, he has also served as the temporary administrator of record at both DeGraff Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility as well as at HighPointe. He began preparing to complete the requirements to become a licensed nursing home administrator when he was promoted to assistant administrator in 2021. This included completing graduate level coursework, completing two years as the assistant administrator and successfully passing the New York State licensing exam in August.

Including his time with Kaleida Health, Markel has worked in long-term care for more than 25 years. Other long-term care roles included director of nursing, MDS coordinator and registered nurse.

"I enjoy working with Paul and foresee a seamless transition as he assumes administrator of record/director long term care responsibilities," noted Garynique Ferguson, senior director of nursing HighPointe.

"The plan has always been to build a deep bench of qualified leaders in long-term care. Paul's experience with New York State Department of Health rules and regulations and extensive clinical skilled nursing facility experience will continue to benefit Kaleida Health as we continue to encounter new opportunities to meet the needs of the community we serve," added Jonathan Hart, vice president of long-term care for Kaleida Health.

Hart will continue to be actively involved with long-term care operations, shifting focus to better address system integration, quality outcomes and financial stability.