The Community Memorial Hospital Board of Governors met at 7:30 pm this day, Monday, February 25, 2008.

Those present were:

Board of Governors

Raymond Riehle, President

Steve Caryer, Vice President                                                                 

Janice Kline, BOG Member

Lynne Grandey, Secretary/Treasurer

Mel Fahs, President/CEO                                                                      

Sharon McGowan, Chief Financial Officer                                                

Gregg Harpel, Director of Ancillary Services

Pam Franklin, Director Administrative Services

Lori Wein, Executive Assistant

Absent:

Todd Wiley, MD, BOG Member  

Michelle Waggoner, Chief Operating Officer

Peter Kennerk, BOG Member

Jane Zachrich, Chief Nursing Officer                    

Kris Miller, Director of Support Services

REVIEW OF MINUTES:

The minutes of the January 28, 2008, 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 January 2008 financial statements.  Total gross revenue variance for January was $168,082 or 7% less than budget and $383,065 or 2% greater than prior year.  The gross revenue was less than budget due to surgery that was not at budget for the month and new programs that were budgeted but have not been at full potential in January.  Also, the 3% increase was not put into effect until February, however, was spread throughout the year.  Inpatient revenue was less than budget $11,893 or 6% and less than prior year $63,587 or 13%.  Patient days for acute care were over budget 22 days or 7% and over last year 26 days or 16%.  Swing bed days were over budget 15 days or 16% and over last year 32 days or 42%. 

B. UPL (Upper Payment Limit) Payments:

Sharon distributed a graph showing UPL Payments from February 2004 – February 2008.

2. MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

A. A summary of the Medical Executive Committee meeting on February 15, was included for review.  Recommendations approved at this meeting included:

1. Reappointment:

Ø John A. Russ, MD – Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through February 28, 2010.

2. 6-Month Provisional Review:

Ø Michael Kooistra, Jr., MD – Active Family Practice/Obstetrics privileges through July 31, 2009.

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 Lynne Grandey and seconded by Janice Kline.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-absent, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

3.         QUALITY COUNCIL:

A.  HR Annual Report:

The HR Annual Report was included in the Board packet for review.  Pam Franklin welcomed questions from the Board members.

4.         CEO REPORT:

            A.  Business & Industry Committee:

Mel Fahs distributed a map of the proposed road for the new school and a possible medical connector for the hospital.  Hicksville Chamber of Commerce members have agreed to join the Business & Industry Committee and Mel will be the representative to the Defiance Chamber.

B. Community Benefits:

Mel Fahs reported on the importance of recording what community benefits Community Memorial Hospital offers the community and surrounding area.  Examples of community benefits include:  Fountain of Faith clinic, NWO Mobile Dental Service, Public Education, etc.

C. Story:

Mel read a statement from a patient regarding her wonderful experience at Community Memorial Hospital while here for the birth of her baby.

D. Congratulatory Motion:

Ray Riehle made a motion to congratulate Gregg Harpel on receiving his Master’s Degree.  The motion was seconded by Janice Kline.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-absent, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.

NEXT MEETING:  March 24, 2008.

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                    Raymond Riehle, President                                  Lynne Grandey, Secretary / Treasurer