GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
Board Room
Members Present: Mr. Kevin Conway Ms. Suzanne Ramer
Ms. Susan Ewing Dr. Prasop Rattananont
Mr. Don Johnson Ms. Sharon Sims
Ms.
Ann Meminger Mr. Bill Staker
Ms. Iris Paulsen
Absent:
Others Present: Mr.
Tim Putnam Ms. Tara Stevens
Mr. Myron Higgins Mr. David Miller
Ms. Susan Pearson
Call to Order:
The January 16th
meeting of the Mercer County Hospital Governing Board was called to order by
Mr. Don Johnson, presiding Chair at
Minutes:
Minutes of the
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to
approve the minutes as submitted.
Financial Report:
Ms. Tara Stevens, CFO reviewed the financial reports
with the Board.
Gross Patient Revenue for December was $964,989;
Other Operating Revenue for December was $31,656. Gross Operating Revenue for December was
$996,646; Net Operating Revenue for December was $718,576. Total Operating Expenses for December were
$884,491. Fiscal Year 2006 loss from
Operations was ($165,915) and Net Loss of ($115,608). Gross AR Days are at 65.07. Discussion ensued.
Current month-to-date statistics for January for
Inpatient and ER were distributed, showing increases in volume.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to
approve the financial report as submitted.
Bond Financing Update:
Ms. Tara Stevens
reported the hospital is in the process of engaging an Architect and/or
Engineering firm for the Master Facility Plan.
QHR Update:
Mr. Tim Putnam reported
the hospital has not received a response from QHR regarding the intent to
terminate the Management Services Agreement.
Mr. Putnam met with Don Chase to discuss a possible resolution noting
the hospital has several options; 1.) continue the existing contract through
January 2007 with a payout of approximately $143,000 – the contract would
terminate two months early, 2.) terminate the agreement effective immediately
for $85,000, 3.) enter into arbitration, or 4.) work with QHR and attempt to
renegotiate the existing contract.
Discussion ensued.
A recommendation was
made for Tim Putnam to research costs and time associated with Arbitration and
report back to the Board.
Planning/Operations:
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Doctor’s Hospital Auction – Mr. Tim
Putnam reported Doctor’s Hospital in
A motion was made,
seconded and unanimously passed to authorize the hospital to spend up to
$100,000.
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Land Review – Mr. Tim Putnam reported the
Committee will meet within the next two weeks.
The
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Architect/Engineering – Mr. Myron Higgins
reported the hospital will be sending out Request for Proposals for the
Architect/Engineering services for the Master Facility Plan. A site visit to
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Riddell Rental – Mr. Tim Putnam reported
the hospital currently leases two buildings for storage and will begin renting
a building from Riddell Roofing for $625 per month. The Riddell building has office and shop
space available that will be utilized for general storage, Maintenance
work/vehicle storage and office space.
The hospital will discontinue leases with the other storage facilities
in May.
Management Report:
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Administrative Update – Mr. Tim Putnam
reported Dr. Julio Santiago has started at the Medical Associates Clinic.
Mr. Putnam reported the
Board had approved funding for the Chargemaster Review at the December
meeting. QHR has expressed interest in
conducting the Chargemaster Review; the hospital also has the option of
MedLearn. The hospital is significantly
lower on charges than other facilities; this is an area that needs
addressed. Discussion ensued.
Motion
was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve a rate increase of five
percent.
Mr.
Putnam reported the Jail has chosen another provider for inmate visits.
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Mr. Myron Higgins distributed sample
stationary items with the new hospital logo.
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Mr. Myron Higgins reported Dr. Liz Kalb
has submitted the employee survey summary with recommendations for the
hospital. A Committee has been formed to
work on implementation of programs and recommendations.
Beautification Committee Update:
Ms. Susan Pearson
reported the hospital has submitted paperwork to the State and awaits a
response. The renovation project is
strictly cosmetic. To date the room has
been painted.
Quality Improvement Report:
Ms. Ann Meminger
reported patient transfers from one level of care to a lower level have become
a problem. A two-day notice is required
prior to the transfer. QI is working on
improving communication between physicians, nursing and patients.
Medical Staff Appointments:
A motion was made,
seconded and unanimously passed to approve the initial appointment of Julio A.
Santiago, M.D. to Active staff in the department of Family Practice.
Personnel:
A motion was made by
Ms. Iris Paulsen, seconded by Ms. Sharon Sims to go into Closed session. Roll call vote: Dr. Prasop Rattananont, yes;
Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Ms. Iris
Paulsen, yes; Ms. Ann Meminger, yes; Mr. Bill Staker, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims,
yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
A motion was made by
Ms. Ann Meminger, seconded by Ms. Suzanne Ramer to return to Open
session. Roll call vote: Dr. Prasop
Rattananont, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Ms. Susan
Ewing, yes; Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Ann Meminger, yes; Mr. Bill Staker, yes;
Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
New Business:
Ms. Ann Meminger
inquired about hours at Medical Associates Clinic; if there had been any
discussion about being open on Saturdays.
Discussion ensued.
Adjournment:
Motion was made,
seconded and unanimously passed to adjourn the Board meeting. With no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Ziegenhorn, Administrative
Assistant
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Susan D. Ewing
Secretary/Treasurer