MERCER COUNTY HOSPITAL
GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
May 15, 2006
Mercer County Hospital
Meeting Room #1
7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Mr. Kevin Conway Ms. Iris Paulsen
Ms. Susan Ewing Ms. Suzanne Ramer
Mr. Don Johnson Ms. Sharon Sims
Mr. Rex Johnson Mr. Dick Stone
Mr. Bill Joseph
Absent:
Others Present: Mr. Tim Putnam Ms. Susan Pearson
Mr. Myron Higgins Ms. Tara Stevens
Call to Order:
The May 15th 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 March 20, 2006 and April 17, 2006 meetings were included in packets for review.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the amended March 20, 2006.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the April 17, 2006 minutes with corrections as noted.
Financial Report:
Ms. Tara Stevens, CFO reviewed the financial reports with the Board.
Gross Patient Revenue for April was $1,135,283; Other Operating Revenue for April was $13,448. Gross Operating Revenue for April was $1,148,731; Net Operating Revenue for April was $805,586. Total Operating Expenses for April were $860,607. Fiscal Year 2006 loss from Operations was ($558,534) and Net Loss of ($178,460). Gross AR Days are at 74.36. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the financial report as submitted.
Draft 2007 Budget:
The Board reviewed the final draft fiscal year 2007 budget. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the fiscal year 2007 budget as presented to submit to County Board for approval.
Planning/Operations:
§ Master Facility Plan Update – Mr. Myron Higgins reported the hospital is currently working with the firm Shive-Hattery reviewing previous facility drawings, information, etc. as part of the Master Facility Plan.
§ IT Evaluation – Ms. Tara Stevens reported IT Consultant presentations will begin in June and continue throughout the month.
§ Wind Test Tower – Mr. Tim Putnam reported the test tower has been placed, and is located behind the animal shelter and shooting range. Readings have begun.
§ Immuno Assay – Mr. Putnam reported the hospital rents the current equipment, and now has the opportunity to purchase new equipment at a reduced price. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the purchase of the TOSHO Immuno Assay Analyzer for $43,850.00.
§ Steris System – Mr. Putnam reported the surgeon requesting privileges has requested an upgrade of the hospitals current sterilization process. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to purchase the Steris System for up to $12,802.38.
Management Report:
§ Administrative Update – Mr. Tim Putnam reported he, Myron Higgins and Tara Stevens will attend the June County Finance Committee.
§ General Surgery – Mr. Putnam reported Dr. Bill Olson has applied for privileges, and is anticipated to start by the end of June.
§ Land Sale Resolutions – Mr. Putnam reported the attorney has recommended two resolutions be signed in regards to the land sale.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to authorize Tim Putnam, Administrator of Mercer County Hospital to execute all documents necessary to consummate the sale to the buyers on the four parcels.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to authorize Tim Putnam, Administrator of Mercer County Hospital Endowment to sign for the endowment.
§ Mercer Foundation for Health – Mr. Putnam reported the Golf Outing will be June 23.
Auxiliary Bylaws:
Mr. Don Johnson reported the Hospital Governing Board has final approval over the Auxiliary bylaws.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the bylaws as presented.
Beautification Committee Update:
Mr. Myron Higgins reported the hospital received confirmation from the Illinois Department of Public Health to proceed with the room renovation project.
Quality Improvement Report:
A motion was made by Ms. Suzanne Ramer, seconded by Mr. Dick Stone go into Closed session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rex Johnson, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
A motion was made by Ms. Iris Paulsen, seconded by Ms. Sharon Sims to return to Open session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rex Johnson, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
Medical Staff Appointments:
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the initial appointment of Ann Serbousek, CRNA to Allied Staff in the Department of Anesthesia.
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the request for change in privileges for Jeffrey Maurus, M.D. in the department of Obstetrics/Gynecology.
New Business:
The hospital in conjunction with other community organizations will be participating in a recognition event honoring Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Palmer for their 30 years of service to the community.
Personnel:
A motion was made by Mr. Dick Stone, seconded by Ms. Sharon Sims go into Closed session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rex Johnson, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
A motion was made by Ms. Iris Paulsen, seconded by Ms. Sharon Sims to return to Open session. Roll call vote: Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes; Ms. Susan Ewing, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Iris Paulsen, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes; Mr. Kevin Conway, yes.
Adjournment:
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to adjourn the Board meeting. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Ziegenhorn, Administrative Assistant
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Susan D. Ewing
Secretary/Treasurer