The Community Memorial Hospital Board of Governors met at 7:30 pm this day, Monday, October 29, 2007.

Those present were:

Raymond Riehle, President                                

Steve Caryer, Vice President                             

Janice Kline, BOG Member                                

Lynne Grandey, Secretary/Treasurer

Peter Kennerk, BOG Member

Mel Fahs, President/CEO                                              

Sharon McGowan, Chief Financial Officer

Kris Miller, Director of Support Services

Gregg Harpel, Director of Ancillary Services

Absent:

Michelle Waggoner, Chief Operating Officer

Todd Wiley, MD, BOG Member

Jane Zachrich, Chief Nursing Officer

Pam Franklin, Director Administrative Services

Lori Wein, Executive Assistant

REVIEW OF MINUTES:

The minutes of the September 17, 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 Lynne Grandey.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-absent, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

REPORTS:

1. FINANCIALS:

A.  Financial Report:

Sharon McGowan reviewed the September 2007 financial statements.  Total gross revenue variance for September was $264,284 or 16% better than budget and $372,003 or 24% greater than prior year.  The gross revenue was better than budget due to the increase in outpatient volumes for the month of September and the new emergency room charges.  Inpatient revenue was better than budget $34,309 or 9% and better than prior year $58,459 or 16%.  Patient days for Acute Care were over budget 19 days or 16% and over last year 33 days or 31%.  Swing beds were under budget 13 days or 16% and over last year 23 days or 48%.

2. QUALITY COUNCIL:

A. Kris Miller reviewed the Annual Performance Improvement Plan.  After review a motion for approval was made by Lynne Grandey and seconded by Janice Kline.  Roll Call Vote.  Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

3. MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

A.   A summary of the Medical Executive Committee meeting on September 21, 2007 was included for review. 

1. Initial Appointment:

Ø Darrell Gill, DO – Provisional Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through April 30, 2008.

2. Reappointment:

Ø Scott A. Waters, MD – Active Family Practice/OB/Emergency Services privileges through October 31, 2009.

 3.    6-Month Provisional Review:

Ø Jeromy Lewis, MD – Provisional Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through April 30, 2008.

Ø Abdullah Khan, MD – Provisional Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through April 30, 2008.

The Board of Governors accepted the recommendations from the Medical Executive Committee for approval of the above privileges.  A motion for approval was made by Steve Caryer and seconded by Lynne Grandey.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

B.   Medical Staff Rules & Regulations regarding tests not requiring physician order was tabled until the December meeting.     

3.         CEO REPORT:

A.  Discussion Agenda:

1.   Hicksville Bank Stock:

Ø Mel Fahs distributed a letter from Larry Coburn.  The Hicksville Bank will work with CMH regarding the stocks.  There are 33,600 total shares owned by CMH.  It is recommended that we sell 2,500 shares per quarter, which will take approx. 3 years to sell all stocks.  There was a question regarding dividends.  Sharon McGowan will investigate and report back at the December meeting.

2.   MRI:

Ø  Gregg Harpel showed the video for the free MRI contest sponsored by Siemens.  There are 41 hospitals competing.  The Board was asked to vote once per day through December 31^st. 

3.   Strategic Planning Session:

Ø Thursday, November 8^th at 6:00pm.  Patti Hays of Lutheran Health Network and Don Napoli of Press Ganey will be the guest speakers. Mel Fahs distributed the Behavioral Standards and reviewed them for the Board.

4.   Assisted Living Feasibility Study:

Ø The feasibility study will be presented at the December meeting.

5.   New Roof:

Ø The main hospital is now complete.  The project came in under budget.  They will now begin on the Edgerton and Harlan facilities.

4.         INFORMATIONAL:

· Compliments/Thank Yous to CMH

· Newspaper/Magazine Articles

A motion was made by Steve Caryer and seconded by Ray Riehle to adjourn.  Motion passed:  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

Meeting adjourned at 8:48 pm.

NEXT MEETING:  November 26, 2007

                            7:30 PM

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                    Raymond Riehle, President                                  Lynne Grandey, Secretary / Treasurer