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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
January 16, 2006
Mercer County Hospital
Board Room
7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Mr. Kevin Conway Ms. Suzanne Ramer
Ms. Susan Ewing Dr. Prasop Rattananont
Mr. Don Johnson Ms. Sharon Sims
Ms. Ann Meminger Mr. Bill Staker
Ms. Iris Paulsen
Absent:
Others Present: Mr. Tim Putnam Ms. Tara Stevens
Mr. Myron Higgins Mr. David Miller
Ms. Susan Pearson
Call to Order:
The January 16th meeting of the Mercer County Hospital Governing Board was called to order by Mr. Don Johnson, presiding Chair at 7:00 P.M.
Minutes:
Minutes of the December 19, 2005 meetings were included in packets for review.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the minutes as submitted.
Financial Report:
Ms. Tara Stevens, CFO reviewed the financial reports with the Board.
Gross Patient Revenue for December was $964,989; Other Operating Revenue for December was $31,656. Gross Operating Revenue for December was $996,646; Net Operating Revenue for December was $718,576. Total Operating Expenses for December were $884,491. Fiscal Year 2006 loss from Operations was ($165,915) and Net Loss of ($115,608). Gross AR Days are at 65.07. Discussion ensued.
Current month-to-date statistics for January for Inpatient and ER were distributed, showing increases in volume.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the financial report as submitted.
Bond Financing Update:
Ms. Tara Stevens reported the hospital is in the process of engaging an Architect and/or Engineering firm for the Master Facility Plan.
QHR Update:
Mr. Tim Putnam reported the hospital has not received a response from QHR regarding the intent to terminate the Management Services Agreement. Mr. Putnam met with Don Chase to discuss a possible resolution noting the hospital has several options; 1.) continue the existing contract through January 2007 with a payout of approximately $143,000 – the contract would terminate two months early, 2.) terminate the agreement effective immediately for $85,000, 3.) enter into arbitration, or 4.) work with QHR and attempt to renegotiate the existing contract. Discussion ensued.
A recommendation was made for Tim Putnam to research costs and time associated with Arbitration and report back to the Board.
Planning/Operations:
§ Doctor’s Hospital Auction – Mr. Tim Putnam reported Doctor’s Hospital in Springfield closed in 2003; the auction will take place this week. The hospital will be sending staff to look at items the hospital may be interested in purchasing. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to authorize the hospital to spend up to $100,000.
§ Land Review – Mr. Tim Putnam reported the Committee will meet within the next two weeks. The County Board approved the sale of non-crop producing land knowing there may be a small piece of crop ground involved to allow for road access.
§ Architect/Engineering – Mr. Myron Higgins reported the hospital will be sending out Request for Proposals for the Architect/Engineering services for the Master Facility Plan. A site visit to Perry Memorial Hospital is planned for later in the week.
§ Riddell Rental – Mr. Tim Putnam reported the hospital currently leases two buildings for storage and will begin renting a building from Riddell Roofing for $625 per month. The Riddell building has office and shop space available that will be utilized for general storage, Maintenance work/vehicle storage and office space. The hospital will discontinue leases with the other storage facilities in May.
Management Report:
§ Administrative Update – Mr. Tim Putnam reported Dr. Julio Santiago has started at the Medical Associates Clinic.
Mr. Putnam reported the Board had approved funding for the Chargemaster Review at the December meeting. QHR has expressed interest in conducting the Chargemaster Review; the hospital also has the option of MedLearn. The hospital is significantly lower on charges than other facilities; this is an area that needs addressed. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve a rate increase of five percent.
Mr. Putnam reported the Jail has chosen another provider for inmate visits.
§ Mr. Myron Higgins distributed sample stationary items with the new hospital logo.
§ Mr. Myron Higgins reported Dr. Liz Kalb has submitted the employee survey summary with recommendations for the hospital. A Committee has been formed to work on implementation of programs and recommendations.
Beautification Committee Update:
Ms. Susan Pearson reported the hospital has submitted paperwork to the State and awaits a response. The renovation project is strictly cosmetic. To date the room has been painted.
Quality Improvement Report:
Ms. Ann Meminger reported patient transfers from one level of care to a lower level have become a problem. A two-day notice is required prior to the transfer. QI is working on improving communication between physicians, nursing and patients.
Medical Staff Appointments:
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the initial appointment of Julio A. Santiago, M.D. to Active staff in the department of Family Practice.
Personnel:
A motion was made by Ms. Iris Paulsen, seconded by Ms. Sharon Sims to go into Closed session. Roll call vote: Dr. Prasop Rattananont, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Ann Meminger, yes; Mr. Bill Staker, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
A motion was made by Ms. Ann Meminger, seconded by Ms. Suzanne Ramer to return to Open session. Roll call vote: Dr. Prasop Rattananont, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Ann Meminger, yes; Mr. Bill Staker, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
New Business:
Ms. Ann Meminger inquired about hours at Medical Associates Clinic; if there had been any discussion about being open on Saturdays. Discussion ensued.
Adjournment:
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to adjourn the Board meeting. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Ziegenhorn, Administrative Assistant
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Susan D. Ewing
Secretary/Treasurer