The Community Memorial Hospital Board of Governors met at 7:30 pm this day, Monday, January 28, 2008.

Those present were:

Board of Governors

Steve Caryer, Vice President                                                                 

Janice Kline, BOG Member                                                                    

Peter Kennerk, BOG Member                                                                

Mel Fahs, President/CEO                                                                      

Sharon McGowan, Chief Financial Officer                                                

Jane Zachrich, Chief Nursing Officer                    

Kris Miller, Director of Support Services

Gregg Harpel, Director of Ancillary Services

Pam Franklin, Director Administrative Services

Lynne Grandey, Secretary/Treasurer

Lori Wein, Executive Assistant

Absent:

Todd Wiley, MD, BOG Member  

Raymond Riehle, President

Michelle Waggoner, Chief Operating Officer

REVIEW OF MINUTES:

The minutes of the December 17, 2007, Board of Governors Meeting were presented for approval.  After review of the minutes a motion for approval was made by Lynne Grandey and seconded by Janice Kline.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-absent, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

REPORTS:

1. FINANCIALS:

A.  Financial Report:

Sharon McGowan reviewed the December 2007 financial statements.  Total gross revenue variance for December was $252,558 or 15% better than budget and $278,498 or 17% greater than prior year.  The gross revenue was better than budget due to the increase in inpatient and outpatient volumes for the month of December and the effect of the new emergency room charges.  Inpatient revenue was better than budget $24,898 or 6% and less than prior year $63,578 or 13%.  Patient days for acute care were over budget 9 days or 7% and less than last year 21 days or 14%.  Swing bed days were under budget 20 days or 23% and under last year 48 days or 42%.  The 2007 year-end financials were also reviewed and the Board was given a handout showing a year-end comparison on 2007 actual to 2008 budget.

B. MRI:

Gregg Harpel presented the proforma and purchase handouts regarding the MRI to the Board.  A resolution was presented to the Board for the lease of the MRI and also for Sharon McGowan, CFO, to represent Community Memorial Hospital in executing the lease.  A motion was made by Janice Kline and seconded by Peter Kennerk to accept the resolutions.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-absent, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

C. Presentations:

Gregg Harpel gave a presentation showing trends for the Ancillary Departments and Jane Zachrich spoke regarding the Surgical Services and Emergency Departments.

2. MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

A. A summary of the Medical Executive Committee meeting on December 21, 2007, was included for review.  Recommendations approved at this meeting included:

1. Approval of 2008 Medical Staff Appointments – motion for approval made by Peter Kennerk and seconded by Lynne Grandey.

2. Approval of Current Contracts – motion for approval made by Janice Kline and seconded by Peter Kennerk.

3. Approval of 2008 Medical Staff Bylaws and 2008 Medical Staff Rules & Regulations – motion for approval made by Lynne Grandey and seconded by Peter Kennerk.

The Board of Governors accepted the recommendations from the Medical Executive Committee for approval of the above items and motions were made as stated above.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-absent, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

B.   A summary of the Medical Executive Committee meeting on January 18, 2008, was also included for review.

1.   6-Month Provisional Review:

Ø Anthony Roccisano, DO – Provisional Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through July 31, 2008.

Ø Deepk Patel, MD – Provisional Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through July 31, 2008.

2.   End of Provisional:

Ø Robert E. Burnette, MD – Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through January 31, 2009.

3.   Locum Tenens:

Ø Navin K. Jain, MD – Sleep Studies interpretation privileges through January 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 Janice Kline and seconded by Lynne Grandey.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-absent, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

3.         CEO REPORT:

A.  Bylaws:

Mel spoke with the Board concerning the current bylaws and their limitations regarding representation from our Medical Staff.

B. Stock:

Sharon McGowan will meet again with Hicksville Bank regarding our stock.

C. Annual Audit:

The audit will be completed by the end of March and Sharon McGowan will give a report to the Board at the May meeting.

D. NWO Dental Mobile Unit:

Mel shared a handout with the Board regarding the services offered.  The unit will be on-site during Fountain of Faith clinic days.

E. Assisted Living Project:

Sue Allison of Glenhaven Management will be at CMH for a special meeting on Monday, February 11^th.

F. Water Main Break:

Pam Franklin gave a summary on our encounter with the main break.  It was a great learning experience for CMH.  Everyone should be commended for the prompt response given.

G. Election of Officers:

The 2008 recommendations for election of officers are as follows:

Ø President – Raymond Riehle

Ø Vice President – Steve Caryer

Ø Secretary – Lynne Grandey

The Board of Governors accepted the recommendations for the above named officers.  A motion for approval was made by Janice Kline and seconded by Steve Caryer.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-absent, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.

NEXT MEETING:  February 25, 2008.

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                    Raymond Riehle, President                                  Lynne Grandey, Secretary / Treasurer