Blake Hotchkiss
FARMINGTON — Blake Hotchkiss of Wayne has been appointed emergency department director at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital.
He oversees clinical activities within the unit to ensure the delivery of patient- and family-centered care. He also manages business operations and serves as a mentor and coach, fostering the professional growth of the care team.
Deanna Orfanidis, chief nursing officer, said in a MaineHealth news release that “Blake has demonstrated exceptional leadership in his previous position as nurse manager. He has successfully led numerous initiatives and played a pivotal role in the planning of our emergency department renovation.”
Hotchkiss is pursuing a doctor of nursing practice degree, with an anticipated graduation in 2026. He brings 20 years of nursing experience spanning tertiary care and rural critical access hospitals, and has authored several books related to vascular access best practices and ultrasound-guided invasive procedures.
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