I. CALL TO ORDER

Guy Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

II.  AGENDA APPROVAL

It was moved by Linda Chastain and seconded by Tom Thomas to approve the following amended agenda include Door Hardware to action items in accordance with the Code of Iowa Open Meetings Law. Motion carried.

III.  PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

IV.  MONSANTO PRESENTATION

The Monsanto award of $2,500 was won this year by Leon Kessel, who elected to donate it to Decatur County Hospital.

V.  PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BUDGET 11/12

Guy Clark, President, opened the Public Hearing at 5:33 p.m. for the comments of the proposed 2011-2012 hospital budget.

Guy Clark stated that timely notice of this public hearing has been published in the Leon Journal Reporter and asked the secretary for any written objections or comments.  There being none, as well as, there being no persons present to speak for or against the budget, the public hearing was closed at 5:36 p.m.

VI.  BROKER OF RECORD

LMC gave a presentation on the services they provide.

VIII.  CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved by Leon Kessel and seconded by Delbert Lee to approve the following  Consent Agenda items:  (1) January 24, 2011 meeting minutes (2) January 2010 accounts payable/payroll $441,072.27; $281,934.30 (3) accounts receivable write-offs $45,632.10  (4) CEO Report

IX.  MEDICAL STAFF REPORT

Dr. Richard reported 345 patients had their cholesterol screening.  There has been a lot of volume in February.  Dr. Richard has received several positive comments from patients on their health care received at DCH.  There was discussion of ER coverage.

X.  FINANCIAL REPORT

Tara Spidle presented the financial report for the month of January. The operating revenue for January was $677,505.99 with operating expenses totaling $669,037.40.  Non operating revenue was $61,897.19.  Net income for the month was $70,365.78.  It was moved by Linda Chastain and seconded by Tom Thomas to approve the financial report for January.  Motion carried.

XI.  MERCY REPORT

There was no report.

XII.  ACTION ITEMS

CPSI Server

A memo of recommendation for a replacement server from our director of IT was received with a quote of $36,662.00 that can only be provided through CPSI.

A motion was made by Tom Thomas and seconded by Heidi Bell to acquire the new CPSI server in the amount of $36,662.00.  Motion carried.

Surplus Inventory

The board received a list of equipment excess that is in the storage building behind CHCSI.  We need to vacate this building.

A motion was made by Linda Chastain, and seconded by Delbert Lee to declare the storage unit inventory dated 2/22/2011 as excess to hospital needs.  Motion carried.

Surgical Scope Reprocessor

Currently we have reprocessed all our scopes through a system called Steris I.  The FDA has issued a notice that Steris I system must be removed from the market place no later than July 30, 2011.  The board received two quotes from competitors for a similar product. 

A motion was made by Leon Kessel and seconded by Heidi Bell to approve acquisition of the Medivators reprocessing system in the amount of $35,345.15 plus the preventive maintenance program from years 2 though 5.  Motion carried.

Door Hardware

Due to a recent audit from the Fire Marshalls, a corrective action must be taken on some of the hospital’s doors with locks.  This will inquire an expense of $8,226.00.

A motion was made by Tom Thomas and seconded by Leon Kessel to correct the doors.  Motion carried.

XIII.  PHYSICIAN REAPPOINTMENT

Following acknowledgement that the proposed reappointment application Brian Gallagher, M.D. to the DCH Medical Staff was recommended by the Medical Staff, Heidi Bell moved and Leon Kessel seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

XIV.  ADJOURNTMENT

Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.