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DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2012
5:30P.M.
PRESENT: Guy Clark, Leon Kessel, Heidi Bell, Linda Chastain, Sherry Untiedt, Gwen Simpson, Tom Thomas
ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Lynn Milnes, Tara Spidle, Andi Masters, Jo Beth Smith, Angie Wells, Pegg O’Connor
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Guy Clark called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
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II. AGENDA APPROVAL
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It was moved by Linda Chastain and seconded by Gwen Simpson to approve the following agenda in accordance with the Code of Iowa Open Meetings Law. Motion carried.
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
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There was none.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
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It was moved by Linda Chastain and seconded by Gwen Simpson to approve the following Consent Agenda items: (1) November 28, 2011 meeting minutes as corrected to proper motioning on physician appointment/reappointments (2) November/December 2011 Accounts Payable/Payroll $369,021.74/$386,557.15; $299,827.32/$298,945.56(3) accounts receivable write-offs $55,029.18/$34,940.28 (4) CEO Report
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V. MEDICAL STAFF REPORT
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There was none.
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VI. FINANCIAL REPORT
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Tara Spidle presented the financial report for the month of November and December. The operating revenue for November was $614,053.97 with operating expenses totaling $695,699.16. Non operating revenue was $61,905.73. Net income for the month was ($19,709.46). The operating revenue for December was $839,435.10 with operating expenses totaling $774,919.63. Non operating revenue was $60,950.80. Net income for the month was $125,466.27. It was moved by Sherry Untiedt and seconded by Gwen Simpson to approve the financial report for November and December. Motion carried.
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VII. MERCY REPORT
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Pegg O’Connor gave the Mercy report and introduced the new network nurse.
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VIII. PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENT/ REAPPOINTMENT
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Following acknowledgement that the proposed appointment application John Hemby, DO; Like He, MD; Daniel Barth, MD; Michael Nguyen, MD and reappointments Mark Easter, DO; Danice Klimek, MD to the DCH Medical Staff was recommended by the Medical Staff, Sherry Untiedt moved and Tom Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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IX. ACTION ITEMS
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Review & Approval of the Medical Staff Bylaws
There were no changes from the last By-Laws approval, and the Board was asked to take action.
A motion was motion was made by Linda Chastain and seconded by Tom Thomas to approve the Medical Staff By-Laws as recommended by the Medical Staff of Decatur County Hospital. Motion carried.
Review of Due Diligence Letters From Sally Reavely
The Board discussed a letter received by Sally Reavely regarding the due diligence that the Board requested in the regards to deeding the property that CHCSI currently occupies to that organization. The Board has more questions for Sally.
Pyxis Interface with CPSI Computer System
The Board received a price quote from CPSI to allow our new pharmacy dispensing system, Pyxis, to interface with our computer system thereby allowing more effective control of our pharmaceutical dispensing system and additionally would allow for more immediate charging for doses dispensed.
A motion was made by Linda Chastain and seconded by Gwen Simpson to approve the acquisition of the CPSI interface with Pyxis in the amount of $9,000.00 with a $90.00 monthly maintenance fee. Motion carried.
Laser Imager
The Board received two quotes for a laser imager. Radiology recommended the purchase of the Carestream DV 5850 Laser Imager.
A motion was made by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Heidi Bell to approve the purchase of the Carestream model at a total cost of $17,200.00. Motion carried.
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X. PAC POLICY APPROVAL
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It was moved by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Heidi Bell to approve the revised PAC policies and procedures as approved and recommended by the Professional Advisory Committee. Motion carried. (See minutes of the PAC meeting for a list of the said policies and procedures.)
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XI. COMPLIANCE
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Tara Spidle reviewed with the Board to approve the Compliance Plan for 2012. Each Board member signed a Code of Conduct. It was moved by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Linda Chastain to approve the 2012 Compliance Plan. Motion carried.
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XII. EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SURVEY
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Jo Beth Smith gave an update on the Employee Satisfaction Survey results which was available to every employee.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
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Heidi Bell, Secretary
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