The Community Memorial Hospital Board of Governors and Board of Trustees met at 6:45 pm this day, Monday, December 17, 2007.
Those present were:
Board of Governors Board of Trustees
Raymond Riehle, President Ed Perry, President
Steve Caryer, Vice President Vernon Haase, Vice President
Janice Kline, BOG Member Dick Polter, Member
Peter Kennerk, BOG Member Jeff Green, Member
Mel Fahs, President/CEO Greg Collins, Member
Sharon McGowan, Chief Financial Officer Larry Hartman, New Member (1/1/08)
Jane Zachrich, Chief Nursing Officer
Kris Miller, Director of Support Services
Gregg Harpel, Director of Ancillary Services
Michelle Waggoner, Chief Operating Officer
Pam Franklin, Director Administrative Services
Lynne Grandey, Secretary/Treasurer
Lori Wein, Executive Assistant
Absent: Absent:
Todd Wiley, MD, BOG Member Tom Dietsch, Member
Wayne Betts, Member
Dave Wonderly, Member
Wilbur Wright, Member
CALL TO ORDER:
The call to order was given by Raymond Riehle for the Board of Governors and by Ed Perry for the Board of Trustees. The meeting began at 6:45pm.
REVIEW OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the November 26, 2007, Board of Governors Meeting were presented for approval. After review of the minutes a motion for approval was made by Steve Caryer and seconded by Janice Kline. Roll Call Vote: Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.
REPORTS:
1. FINANCIALS:
A. Financial Report:
Sharon McGowan reviewed the November 2007 financial statements. Total gross revenue variance for November was $389,860 or 24% better than budget and $428,791 or 27% greater than prior year. The gross revenue was better than budget due to the increase in inpatient and outpatient volumes for the month of November and the effect of the new emergency room charges. Inpatient revenue was better than budget $21,827 or 6% and less than prior year $44,300 or 10%. Patient days for acute care were over budget 2 days or 5% and less than last year 17 days or 12%. Swing bed days were over budget 3 days or 4% and over last year 32 days.
B. 2008 Budget:
Sharon McGowan presented the 2008 budget to the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees for approval. After review a motion to recommend the 2008 budget for approval by the Board of Trustees was made by Steve Caryer and seconded by Peter Kennerk of the Board of Governors. A motion for approval of the 2008 budget was then made by Vernon Haase and seconded by Richard Polter of the Board of Trustees. The motion passed. Roll Call Vote: Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent. Roll Call: Ed Perry-yes, Vernon Haase-yes, Dick Polter-yes, Jeff Green-yes, Greg Collins-yes, Tom Dietsch-absent, Wilbur Wright-absent, Dave Wonderly-absent, Wayne Betts-absent.
C. MRI Review:
Gregg Harpel gave a presentation on the new open MRI and the services CMH would be able to offer the community and surrounding areas. The new MRI is included in the 2008 budget and has been approved.
2. MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
A. An Expedited Credential Subcommittee was appointed and will meet directly following the December 21st meeting to act on credentials. The subcommittee will consist of Dr. Wiley, Raymond Riehle and Mel Fahs. A motion was made by Steve Caryer to form the subcommittee and was seconded by Lynne Grandey. Roll Call Vote: Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.
B. The Expedited Credentials Subcommittee met on Friday, December 21, 2007 following the Medical Executive Committee Meeting:
1. Initial Appointment
Ø Francis K. Aona, MD - Provisional Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through June
30, 2008
Ø Mohit Jain, MD - Provisional Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through June 30,
2008
2. Privilege Addition Request
Ø James H. Gray, DO - Add C-Section Procedure to approved privileges list through July 31,
2009
3. End of Provisional Review
Ø Rebecca M. Martin, DO - Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through December 31,
2008
4. Locum Tenens
Ø Fateh Ahmed, MD - Locum Tenens Sleep Studies Interpretation privileges through
June 30, 2008
The Expedited Credentials Subcommittee with authority from the Board of Governors accepted the recommendations from the Medical Executive Committee for approval of the above privileges.
3. CEO REPORT:
A. Strategic Plan 2008:
The plan was presented to the Board. Mel also discussed the priorities and stressed how important they are to the success of the hospital.
B. Assisted Living Proposal:
Mel reviewed the recommendations given by Sue Allison. He will bring Sue in to present the information to both Boards after the beginning of the year.
C. Values Video:
Mel presented a video regarding “values” for the Boards to view.
A motion was made by Peter Kennerk and seconded by Janice Kline of the Board of Governors to adjourn. Motion passed: Roll Call Vote: Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent. A motion was then made by Jeff Green and seconded by Greg Collins of the Board of Trustees to adjourn. Motion passed: Roll Call Vote: Ed Perry-yes, Vernon Haase-yes, Dick Polter-yes, Jeff Green-yes, Greg Collins-yes, Tom Dietsch-absent, Wilbur Wright-absent, Dave Wonderly-absent, Wayne Betts-absent.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
NEXT MEETING: January 28, 2008.
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Raymond Riehle, President Lynne Grandey, Secretary / Treasurer