The Community Memorial Hospital Board of Governors met at 7:00 pm this day, Monday, September 28, 2009.

Those present were:

Board of Governors Guests:                                    

Raymond Riehle, President                                                                     Dave Shealy – The Shealy Group

Steve Caryer, Vice President                                                                  Michael Barron – The Shealy Group        

Janice Kline, BOG Member                                                                     Pete Rife – Rife Consulting

Peter Kennerk, BOG Member                                                                 Janelle Sponsler – Business Office Mgr.

Daniel Underwood, MD, BOG Member

Mel Fahs, President/CEO

Susan Hobeck, Interim Chief Financial Officer      

Michelle Waggoner, Chief Operating Officer

Jane Zachrich, Chief Nursing Officer

Pam Franklin, Director Administrative Services

Lori Wein, Executive Assistant

WELCOME OF VISITORS AND INTRODUCTIONS

REVIEW OF MINUTES:

The minutes of the July 27, 2009, 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, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Underwood-yes.

FINANCIALS:

1.         Financial Report:

Susan Hobeck reviewed the July and August 2009 financial statements. 

Total Gross Revenue for the month of July was $2,818,903.  This is $314,000 or 12.52% over budget and a new record for the hospital.  For the year, we are $1,215,000 or 7% over budget for gross revenue.  Our volume continues to be on the plus side.  We are one of the few hospitals in the region that have experienced growth on volume.

Total Gross Revenue for the month of August was $2,603,200.  This is $97,937 or 3.91% over budget.  Gross Revenue year to date for August is $20,950,779.  This is $1,312,750 or 6.68% over budget.

2. Special Presentation:  The Shealy Group

Discussed a physician office-billing proposal.  After a lengthy discussion it was recommended that the Board approve the proposal.  A motion was made by Steve Caryer and seconded by Peter Kennerk.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Underwood-yes.

MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

1. A summary of the Medical Executive Committee meeting on September 18, 2009 was reviewed.  Recommendations approved at this meeting included:

A.   Reappointment:

° Marian Barnett-Rico, MD – Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through September 30, 2011.

B.  End of Provisional:

James C. Dozier, MD – Consultant Neurosurgery privileges through March 31, 2011.

C.   Six-month Provisional:

° Edwin Chan, MD – Courtesy Emergency Services through March 31, 2010.

The Board of Governors accepted the recommendation from the Medical Executive Committee for approval of the above privileges.  A motion for approval was made by Dr. Underwood and seconded by Janice Kline.  Roll Call Vote:  Riehle-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Underwood-yes.

QUALITY COUNCIL:

A. Anthem Report:  We will begin reporting data in January.

B. Joint Commission:  We received approval letters from the Lab survey.  All RFI’s were met.

CEO REPORT:

            A.   Edgerton Clinic Easement

            B.   Physician Recruitment

            C.   Quarterly Forums

H.  Story

A motion to adjourn was made by Steve Caryer at 9:20 pm and seconded by Dr. Underwood.  Roll Call Vote: Riehle-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Underwood-yes.

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NEXT MEETING:  October 26, 2009

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                    Raymond Riehle, President                                      Janice Kline, Secretary / Treasurer