MERCER COUNTY HOSPITAL
GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
June 19, 2006
Mercer County Hospital
Meeting Room #1
7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Mr. Kevin Conway Ms. Suzanne Ramer
Ms. Susan Ewing Dr. Prasop Rattananont
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 June 19th meeting of the Mercer County Hospital Governing Board was called to order by Mr. Don Johnson, presiding Chair at 7:28 P.M.
Minutes:
Minutes of the May 15, 2006 meeting were included in packets for review.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the May 15, 2006 minutes with corrections as noted.
Financial Report:
Ms. Tara Stevens, CFO reviewed the financial reports with the Board.
Gross Patient Revenue for May was $1,277,755; Other Operating Revenue for May was $31,373. Gross Operating Revenue for May was $1,309,129; Net Operating Revenue for May was $878,056. Total Operating Expenses for May were $874,917. Fiscal Year 2006 loss from Operations was ($555,394) and Net Loss of ($126,839). Gross AR Days are at 79.6. Discussion ensued.
RSM McGladrey will present the audit report at the September meeting.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the financial report as submitted.
Planning/Operations:
§ Land Update – Ms. Tara Stevens reported the hospital had closed on two parcels of land that was sold at the land auction.
A recommendation was made by the Board to put proceeds from the land sale into a money-market account.
§ Master Facility Plan Update – Mr. Myron Higgins reported Shive-Hattery has been at the hospital several times meeting with staff regarding the Master Facility Plan.
§ ESR Method Change – Mr. Tim Putnam reported the Lab has requested to purchase a new ESR machine due to increased volume. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to authorize the contract with Streck for the acquisition of the ESR.
§ IDPH Request – Mr. Higgins reported the hospital received a letter from IDPH requesting additional information regarding the air handling system, when the building will be sprinklered, etc. The hospital will be working with an engineering firm to address this request.
§ Wind Turbine Feasibility Grant – Mr. Tim Putnam reported the County, hospital and Aledo School District was presented with a grant opportunity regarding the wind energy feasibility study. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to authorize $1,500.00 and for Tim to enter into a partnership with the Aledo School District and other county entities for the feasibility grant.
§ IT Clinic Server – Ms. Susan Pearson reported the clinic is in need of a new IT server. Discussion ensued.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to purchase the HP Proliant server for the clinic with a maximum of $10,000.00.
Management Report:
§ Budget Update – Mr. Tim Putnam reported the County Board approved the hospitals FY 2007 Budget with a vote of 9:1.
§ Strategic Planning Session – Mr. Putnam reported the Governing Board Strategic Planning session will be scheduled for the latter part of August.
§ No Smoking Policy – Mr. Myron Higgins reported Mercer County Hospital and its property will become a tobacco free/non-smoking facility effective July 1st.
§ Mercer Foundation for Health – Mr. Putnam reported the Golf Outing will be June 23rd.
Beautification Committee Update:
Ms. Susan Pearson reported the paperwork for the Nurse Call System is complete and has been submitted to IDPH. The system is currently operational.
Quality Improvement Report:
A motion was made by Ms. Sharon Sims, seconded by Ms. Susan Ewing go into Closed session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rex Johnson, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes, Ms. Susan Ewing, yes, Mr. Kevin Conway, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes; Dr. Prasop Rattananont, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes.
A motion was made by Mr. Dick Stone, seconded by Ms. Susan Ewing to return to Open session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rex Johnson, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes, Ms. Susan Ewing, yes, Mr. Kevin Conway, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes; Dr. Prasop Rattananont, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes.
§ QI Rotation – Mr. Putnam reported the Board received an e-mail regarding the QI Committee and schedule. Administration will be coordinating the schedule.
Medical Staff Appointments:
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the reappointment of V. Alla, MD to Consulting Staff in the Department of Medicine.
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the initial appointment of William Olson, MD to Courtesy Staff in the Department of Surgery.
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the request for change in privileges for Roger Lubbers, M.D. in the department of Urology.
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve the Medical Staff Officers as appointed.
New Business:
The Board discussed information presented at the Governance Conference sponsored by the Center for Health Care Governance in Chicago. The Board discussed Tim Putnam and Don Johnson researching and developing a governance plan.
The Board publicly acknowledged Dr. Prasop Rattananont for his contributions to the Governing Board over the last year. Dr. Dennis Palmer will assume the position of Chief of Staff effective July 2006.
Personnel:
A motion was made by Ms. Susan Ewing, seconded by Ms. Sharon Sims go into Closed session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rex Johnson, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes, Ms. Susan Ewing, yes, Mr. Kevin Conway, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes; Dr. Prasop Rattananont, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes.
A motion was made by Ms. Sharon Sims, seconded by Mr. Rex Johnson to return to Open session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rex Johnson, yes; Mr. Don Johnson, yes; Ms. Suzanne Ramer, yes, Ms. Susan Ewing, yes, Mr. Kevin Conway, yes; Ms. Sharon Sims, yes; Mr. Dick Stone, yes; Dr. Prasop Rattananont, yes; Mr. Bill Joseph, yes.
Motion was made seconded and unanimously passed to approve a 3% wage increase with market adjustments as recommended by management.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to approve $9,000.00 wage increase and a $5,000.00 bonus for the CEO.
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