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DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 23, 2012
5:30P.M.
PRESENT: Guy Clark, Linda Chastain, Gwen Simpson, Tom Thomas, Sherry Untiedt, Leon Kessel
ABSENT: Heidi Bell
OTHERS PRESENT: Lynn Milnes, Tara Spidle, Andi Masters, Jo Beth Smith, Angie Wells, Jim Fitzpatrick
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Guy Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
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II. AGENDA APPROVAL
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It was moved by Tom Thomas and seconded by Gwen Simpson to approve the following amended agenda to include the FY 12-13 Budget approval in accordance with the Code of Iowa Open Meetings Law. Motion carried.
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Linda Chastain stated she had a family that donated to the hospice room and wanted to know if we would be taking donated hospice items to the new hospital. Lynn Milnes confirmed we will take as many items that will allow into the new hospital. The items that will not be taken; families will be contacted to see if they would like them back.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
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It was moved by Linda Chastain and seconded by Tom Thomas to approve the following Consent Agenda items: (1) March 26, 2012 (2) March 2012 Accounts Payable/Payroll $722,405.49; $322,422.38(3) accounts receivable write-offs $56,206.41 (4) CEO Report
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V. MEDICAL STAFF REPORT
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There was no report this month.
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VI. FINANCIAL REPORT/ FY 2012-13 BUDGET APPROVAL
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Financial Report
Tara Spidle presented the financial report for the month of March. The operating revenue for March was $930,245.17 with operating expenses totaling $778,722.08. Non operating revenue was $62,613.46. Net income for the month was $214,136.55. It was moved by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Leon Kessel to approve the financial report for March. Motion carried.
Budget Approval
Tara Spidle presented the Budget Summary for the fiscal year 2012-13. There was discussion on having a portion of annual increases being based on results of customer satisfaction surveys or a productivity aspect. A motion was made by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Tom Thomas to approve the budget. The Board requested that Administration bring back the salary adjustments to include an evaluation rating system that has a portion based on customer satisfaction survey results.
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VII. MERCY REPORT
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Jim Fitzpatrick gave the Mercy Report.
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VIII. PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENT/ REAPPOINTMENT
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Following acknowledgement that the proposed reappointment applications Dane Johnson, DO; William Stanley, DO; Steven Goldstein, DO; Ronald Bergman, DO; Joel From, MD; Neal Sokol, DO and appointment Seth Gibson, DO to the DCH Medical Staff was recommended by the Medical Staff, Leon Kessel moved and Linda Chastain seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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IX. ACTION ITEMS
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Replacement of Laptops
The board received a quote from CDW-G which is the governmental contracting arm for the computer firm. This is to acquire six laptop computers to replace our existing computers and then allow us to function as a learning lab for our employees as we more deeply submerge ourselves in the EHR and more formalized training for every employee.
A motion was made by Sherry Untiedt and seconded by Gwen Simpson to acquire six laptops with software and accessories in the total amount of $8,096.33. Motion carried.
Hospital Truck
The hospital truck is a 1993 Dodge half ton that has served its useful life. Dale Young, Director of Maintenance is requesting the budgeted amount of not to exceed $20,000.00 to provide a trade-in and purchase of another used pickup truck. We intend to allow the hook-up of the hospital’s existing snow blade to allow for continued snow removal.
A motion was made by Tom Thomas and seconded by Leon Kessel to approve the purchase of a replacement pickup in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00. Motion carried.
Telemetry Equipment
The board received two quotes for telemetry equipment for the new facility. The Fukuda Denshi USA system was recommended.
A motion was made by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Sherry Untiedt to approve the acquisition of the enhanced Fukuda Denshi system in the amount of $79,678.40. Motion carried.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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Gwen Simpson, Secretary- pro-tem
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