GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
Board Room
Members Present: Mr. Kevin Conway Dr. Prasop Rattananont
Ms. Susan
Mr. Don Johnson Mr. Bill Staker
Ms. Iris Paulsen Mr.
Dick Stone
Ms.
Suzanne Ramer
Absent:
Others Present: Mr.
Tim Putnam Ms. Tara Stevens
Mr. Myron Higgins
Call
to Order:
The March 20th meeting of the Mercer County
Hospital Governing Board was called to order by Mr. Don Johnson, presiding
Chair at
Minutes:
Minutes of the
After minor amendments,
motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the minutes as amended.
Financial
Report:
Ms. Tara Stevens, CFO
reviewed the financial reports with the Board.
Gross Patient Revenue
for February was $1,246,746; Other Operating Revenue for February was $20,694. Gross Operating Revenue for February was $1,267,441;
Net Operating Revenue for February was $815,617. Total Operating Expenses for February were $829,274. Fiscal Year 2006 loss from Operations was ($541,420)
and Net Loss of ($234,055). Gross AR
Days are at 69.68. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made,
seconded and unanimously passed to approve the financial report as submitted.
Bond
Resolution:
Ms. Tara Stevens
discussed if the decision is made to obtain financing through a bond that
certain items, if a resolution was made, can be reimbursed back through the
bond.
Draft
2007 Budget:
The Board reviewed the
Draft Fiscal year 2007 Budget.
Discussion ensued.
A recommendation was
made for Tim Putnam to ask the
QHR
Update:
Mr.
Tim Putnam reported there has been no response from QHR regarding the notice of
intent to terminate the Management Services Agreement to date.
Planning/Operations:
§
Plumbing Update – Mr. Tim Putnam reported
the plumbing difficulty to date is anticipated to cost approximately $11,000 -
$12,000 for the repairs; additional diagnostic work is needed which could
increase the total amount for the repairs.
§
Land Review – Mr. Dick Stone reported the
house and five (+ or -) acres appraised at $52,000. The tenant will be given first opportunity to
obtain financing prior to selling the property.
Requests for Proposals will be sent to local Auctioneers for bids in
selling the remaining parcels. Discussion
ensued.
§
Master Facility Plan Update – Mr. Myron
Higgins reported the Requests for Proposals have been received and the
Committee would be reviewing. The proposal
amounts have a wide range and vary in what will be offered. Discussion ensued.
Motion
was made, seconded and unanimously passed to authorize to spend up to $50,000
for selection of an Architect firm for the Master Facility Plan.
Management
Report:
§
Wind Conference – Mr. Tim Putnam reported
there would be a Wind Energy Conference held on March 29th for
anyone interested in attending. Dick
Stone and Kevin Conway will be attending.
§
Center for HealthCare Governance - Mr.
Putnam reported he would like the hospital to become a member of the Center for
HealthCare Governance; the membership fee is less than $6,000 per year. The Center will be hosting a Trustee
conference in
Motion
was made, seconded and unanimously passed to authorize the hospital to join the
Center for HealthCare Governance.
§
Pandemic Influenza - Mr. Putnam reported Mary
Ann Green attended a conference for Pandemic Influenza discussing preparations
for a mass outbreak. The State of
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Arthroscopic Shaver – Mr. Putnam reported
the Surgery Department is requesting the hospital purchase an Arthroscopic
Shaver. The physician has stated he will
not use the current equipment; at this time the hospital is utilizing a
“loaned” piece of equipment that is to be returned. The physician has further stated he will not
perform the procedures at the hospital unless the loaner equipment is available
or new equipment is purchased.
Motion
was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the purchase of an
Arthroscopic Shaver for the Surgery Department.
§
IT Consult – Ms. Tara Stevens reported
the current IT system is in need of upgrades.
A committee has been formed to review the needs of the facility, however
they feel additional support is needed.
The committee has made a recommendation to contract with HIS Consulting
for additional consulting services.
Discussion ensued.
Motion
was made, seconded and unanimously passed to authorize the IT Committee to hire
HIS Consultants for $44,000 for IT consulting.
§
Mercer Foundation for Health – Mr. Putnam
reported the Foundations annual Spring Gala will take place on April 30th
at Moon River Supper Club in Andalusia, and is black-tie optional. The Foundation approved proceeds from the
event and the Golf Outing to be used for the
·
Dr. Palmer/Thirty Years of Service – Dr.
Prasop Rattananont reported Dr. Palmer will be celebrating thirty years of
service. Discussion ensued.
The
Hospital Governing Board would like to formally recognize Dr. Dennis Palmer for
his 30 years of service, and will work with Tim Putnam on doing so.
Beautification
Committee Update:
Ms. Susan Pearson reported flooring and furniture for the
room has been ordered and the hospital is awaiting a response from IDPH.
Quality
Improvement Report:
A
motion was made by Ms. Susan Ewing, seconded by Mr. Dick Stone 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; Mr. Bill Staker, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims,
yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes.
A
motion was made by Mr. Bill Staker, seconded by Ms. Iris Paulsen 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; Mr. Bill Staker, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes;
Mr. Kevin Conway, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes.
Ms.
Sharon Sims volunteered to fill the permanent Board member vacancy for the
Executive Quality Improvement Committee, and made a recommendation that Board
members rotate on an annual basis while continuing the monthly rotations as
well.
Medical Staff
Appointments:
A
motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the initial
appointment of Victor Ahlberg, CRNA to Allied Staff in the Department of
Anesthesia.
A
motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the initial
appointment of Larry Stewart, CRNA to Allied Staff in the Department of
Anesthesia.
A
motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the initial
appointment of Carlos Sanchez, MD to Consulting Staff in the Department of
Emergency.
Personnel:
·
Mr. Myron Higgins reported Julie Weeks
and Louise Johnson successfully completed the
A
motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve a Resolution to
commend Julie Weeks and Louise Johnson.
·
Mr. Higgins reported the Clinic position
has been posted.
·
Mr. Higgins reviewed some items that have
been or will be implemented from the Employee Survey.
A
motion was made by Mr. Dick Stone, seconded by Ms. Susan Ewing 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; Mr. Bill Staker, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes;
Mr. Kevin Conway, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes.
A
motion was made by Ms. Sharon Sims, seconded by Ms. Iris Paulsen 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; Mr. Bill Staker, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes;
Mr. Kevin Conway, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes.
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