August 29, 2011 PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 30 September 2011 08:03
                                           DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AUGUST 29, 2011
5:30P.M.
 
PRESENT: Guy Clark, Leon Kessel, Tom Thomas, Heidi Bell, Linda Chastain, Gwen Simpson,
                   Sherry Untiedt
 
ABSENT:
 
OTHERS PRESENT: Lynn Milnes, Andi Masters, Tara Spidle, Jo Beth Smith, Angie Wells
                                                                                                                                         
I. CALL TO ORDER
Guy Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
It was moved by Heidi Bell and seconded by Linda Chastain to approve the following amended agenda to include Gifting Excess Exercise Equipment to Public Health in accordance with the Code of Iowa Open Meetings Law. Motion carried.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Linda Chastain reported someone asked her about why Humeston physicians were not allowed to start a clinic in Leon. Lynn Milnes reported there was no knowledge of anyone wanting to set up a clinic in Leon.
How long will admissions be located in the back of the hospital? Approximately 2 months.
What are we doing with CT building?
Preschoolers want to know where they are to go in case of a tornado.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Heidi Bell and seconded by Tom Thomas to approve the following  Consent Agenda items: (1) July 25, 2011 meeting minutes (2) July 2011 accounts payable/payroll $446,884.11; $292,277.39 (3) accounts receivable write-offs $32,817.64 (4) CEO Report  
V. FINANCIAL REPORT
Tara Spidle presented the financial report for the month of July. The operating revenue for July was $714,215.52 with operating expenses totaling $678,212.64. Non operating revenue was $65,747.38. Net income for the month was $101,750.26. It was moved by Heidi Bell and seconded by Gwen Simpson to approve the financial report for July. Motion carried.
Lynn Milnes reported the Bonds sold and Purchase Agreement is done. Closing for Purchase Agreement will happen in 15 days. The final close date will be September 14th.
VI. MEDICAL STAFF REPORT
There was no report.
VII. MERCY REPORT
Janet Naset-Payne MS, RN gave the Mercy Annual Report and regular monthly report.
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
Video/Laparoscopic Equipment
The board received two quotes from Surgery Director, Carol Hanthorn for replacement video/laparoscopic equipment. The lesser of the two quotes is requested which is $85,590.00 from Storz. Storz is also the supplier of our integration equipment for our new operative suite; therefore, this makes logical continuation of our preferred supplier.
A motion was made by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Linda Chastain to acquire the video/laparoscopic equipment in the amount of $85,590.00 from Storz. Motion carried.
Electronic Health Record Selection
Jo Beth Smith reported on the need for purchasing the electronic health records. She will bring quotes to the meeting next month.
Gifting Excess Exercise Equipment to Public Health
A motion was made by Linda Chastain and seconded by Tom Thomas to gift the excess exercise equipment to Public Health. Motion carried.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
 
 
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Heidi Bell, Secretary
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