GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
Meeting Room #1
Members Present: Mr. Kevin Conway Ms. Iris Paulsen
Ms. Susan
Mr. Don Johnson Ms. Sharon Sims
Mr. Rex Johnson Mr. Dick Stone
Mr. Bill Joseph
Absent:
Others Present: Mr.
Tim Putnam Ms. Susan Pearson
Mr. Myron Higgins Ms. Tara Stevens
Call
to Order:
The May 15th 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 amended
Motion was made,
seconded and unanimously passed to approve the
Financial
Report:
Ms. Tara Stevens, CFO
reviewed the financial reports with the Board.
Gross Patient Revenue
for April was $1,135,283; Other Operating Revenue for April was $13,448. Gross Operating Revenue for April was $1,148,731;
Net Operating Revenue for April was $805,586.
Total Operating Expenses for April were $860,607. Fiscal Year 2006 loss from Operations was ($558,534)
and Net Loss of ($178,460). Gross AR
Days are at 74.36. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made,
seconded and unanimously passed to approve the financial report as submitted.
Draft
2007 Budget:
The Board reviewed the final
draft fiscal year 2007 budget.
Discussion ensued.
Motion was made,
seconded and unanimously passed to approve the fiscal year 2007 budget as
presented to submit to
Planning/Operations:
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Master Facility Plan Update – Mr. Myron
Higgins reported the hospital is currently working with the firm Shive-Hattery
reviewing previous facility drawings, information, etc. as part of the Master
Facility Plan.
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IT Evaluation – Ms. Tara Stevens reported
IT Consultant presentations will begin in June and continue throughout the
month.
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Immuno Assay – Mr. Putnam reported the
hospital rents the current equipment, and now has the opportunity to purchase
new equipment at a reduced price.
Discussion ensued.
Motion
was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the purchase of the TOSHO
Immuno Assay Analyzer for $43,850.00.
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Steris System – Mr. Putnam reported the surgeon
requesting privileges has requested an upgrade of the hospitals current
sterilization process. Discussion
ensued.
Motion
was made, seconded and unanimously passed to purchase the Steris System for up
to $12,802.38.
Management
Report:
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Administrative Update – Mr. Tim Putnam
reported he, Myron Higgins and Tara Stevens will attend the June County Finance
Committee.
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General Surgery – Mr. Putnam reported Dr.
Bill Olson has applied for privileges, and is anticipated to start by the end
of June.
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Land
Motion
was made, seconded and unanimously passed to authorize Tim Putnam, Administrator
of Mercer County Hospital to execute all documents necessary to consummate the
sale to the buyers on the four parcels.
Motion
was made, seconded and unanimously passed to authorize Tim Putnam,
Administrator of Mercer County Hospital Endowment to sign for the endowment.
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Mercer Foundation for Health – Mr. Putnam
reported the Golf Outing will be June 23.
Auxiliary
Bylaws:
Mr. Don Johnson
reported the Hospital Governing Board has final approval over the Auxiliary
bylaws.
Motion was made,
seconded and unanimously passed to approve the bylaws as presented.
Beautification
Committee Update:
Mr. Myron Higgins reported the hospital received
confirmation from the Illinois Department of Public Health to proceed with the
room renovation project.
Quality Improvement
Report:
A
motion was made by Ms. Suzanne Ramer, seconded by Mr. Dick Stone go into Closed
session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rex
Johnson, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes;
Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Mr. Dick
Stone, yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
A
motion was made by Ms. Iris Paulsen, seconded by Ms. Sharon Sims to return to
Open session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rex
Johnson, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes;
Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Mr. Dick
Stone, yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
Medical Staff
Appointments:
A
motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the initial
appointment of Ann Serbousek, CRNA to Allied Staff in the Department of
Anesthesia.
A
motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the request for
change in privileges for Jeffrey Maurus, M.D. in the department of
Obstetrics/Gynecology.
New Business:
The
hospital in conjunction with other community organizations will be
participating in a recognition event honoring Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Palmer for
their 30 years of service to the community.
Personnel:
A
motion was made by Mr. Dick Stone, seconded by Ms. Sharon Sims go into Closed
session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rex
Johnson, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes;
Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Mr. Dick
Stone, yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
A
motion was made by Ms. Iris Paulsen, seconded by Ms. Sharon Sims to return to
Open session. Roll call vote: Ms. Sharon
Sims, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes;
Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes; Mr. Kevin
Conway, 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