The Community Memorial Hospital Board of Governors met at 7:30 pm this day, Monday, March 24, 2008.

 

Those present were:

Board of Governors                                                                            

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

Michelle Waggoner, Chief Operating Officer

Kris Miller, Director of Support Services

Gregg Harpel, Director of Ancillary Services

Pam Franklin, Director Administrative Services

Lori Wein, Executive Assistant

 

Absent:

Todd Wiley, MD, BOG Member  

Jane Zachrich, Chief Nursing Officer                    

                                   

REVIEW OF MINUTES:

The minutes of the February 25, 2008, 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-yes Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

 

REPORTS:

1.                   FINANCIALS:

A.  Financial Report:

Sharon McGowan reviewed the February 2008 financial statements.  Total gross revenue variance for February was $105,760 or 5% better than budget and $719,044 or 48% greater than prior year.  The gross revenue was better than budget due to a very busy inpatient month and very busy physician office revenue. Inpatient revenue was better than budget $80,839 or 17% and better than prior year $126,818 or 29%.  Patient days for acute care were over budget 31 days or 21% and over last year 55 days or 45%.  Swing bed days were under budget 5 days or 6% and under last year 22 days or 22%. 

 

B.      Cash Flow:

Sharon McGowan reviewed the Cash Activity Daily Report and the graphs included in the Board packet.

 

C.      Accounts Receivable:

Averaging at 65 days.  Working on bringing the number down.

 

D.      May Board Meeting Date:

The meeting has been changed to June 2nd.

 

2.                   MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

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

1.       6-Month Provisional:

Ø       Francesco Lupis, MD – Provisional Courtesy Emergency privileges through September 30, 2008.

Ø       Marian Barnett-Rico, MD – Provisional Courtesy Emergency privileges through September 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 Janice Kline and seconded by Peter Kennerk.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.

 

B.   Revisions to Rules and Regulations:

1.   Medical Staff Rule & Regulation Emergency Room

2.   Medical Staff Rule & Regulation Surgical Procedures

 

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

 

3.         QUALITY COUNCIL:

A.  Safety Committee Annual Report:

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

 

4.         CEO REPORT:

            A.  Discussion Agenda:

1.   Hicksville Bank – Mel, Sharon and Michelle met with Larry Coburn on March 12th.

2.   Phase II Funding – Sharon McGowan distributed a handout regarding finances for Phase II.

3.   Projects Update:

·      MRI – Building will be delivered on April 24th and should be operational by the middle of May.

·      Phase II – Gregg Harpel presented a drawing to the Board.

·     Assisted Living – The business road for the school has been voted down.  Still looking at other options for a medical connector. 

4.       Health Benefits – A proposed 2009 insurance deduction sheet was distributed fore review.  Pam Franklin is still working on the specifics and will distribute a final copy when complete.

5.       3D/4D Ultrasound – The new ultrasound machine is up and running.  Pictures were shown to the Board.

6.       Story - Mel Fahs gave a description of the CMH Lift Team and examples on how they have assisted patients. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.

 

NEXT MEETING:  April 28, 2008.

 

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                    Raymond Riehle, President                                  Lynne Grandey, Secretary / Treasurer