The Community Memorial Hospital Board of Governors met at 7:30 pm this day, Monday, April 28, 2008.
Those present were:
Board of Governors
Raymond Riehle, President
Steve Caryer, Vice President
Janice Kline, BOG Member
Lynne Grandey, Secretary/Treasurer
Peter Kennerk, BOG Member
Mel Fahs, President/CEO
Sharon McGowan, Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Waggoner, Chief Operating Officer
Gregg Harpel, Director of Ancillary Services
Pam Franklin, Director Administrative Services
Lori Wein, Executive Assistant
Absent:
Todd Wiley, MD, BOG Member
Jane Zachrich, Chief Nursing Officer
Kris Miller, Director of Support Services
REVIEW OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the March 24, 2008, Board of Governors Meeting were presented for approval. After review of the minutes a motion for approval was made by Steve Caryer and seconded by Peter Kennerk. Roll Call Vote: Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.
REPORTS:
1. FINANCIALS:
A. Financial Report:
Sharon McGowan reviewed the March 2008 financial statements. Total gross revenue variance for March was $269,675 or 11% less than budget and $196,409 or 10% greater than prior year. The gross revenue was less than budget due to inpatient and outpatient being under budget. Inpatient revenue was less than budget $8,987 or 1% and better than prior year $36,480 or 7%. Patient days for acute care were over budget 23 days or 14% and over last year 54 days or 41%. Swing bed days were under budget 35 days or 37% and under last year 19 days or 24%.
2. MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
A. A summary of the Medical Executive Committee meeting on April 18th was included for review. Recommendations approved at this meeting included:
1. Reappointment:
Ø Samuel Neuschwanger, DPM – Courtesy Podiatry privileges through April 30, 2010.
2. 6-month Provisional Review:
Ø Darrell Gill, DO – Provisional Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through October 31, 2008.
3. End of Provisional:
Ø Jeromy Lewis, MD – Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through April 30, 2009.
Ø Abdullah Khan, MD – Courtesy Emergency Services privileges through April 30, 2009.
The Board of Governors accepted the recommendations from the Medical Executive Committee for approval of the above privileges. A motion for approval was made by Janice Kline and seconded by Lynne Grandey. Roll Call Vote: Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.
3. QUALITY COUNCIL:
A. Organizational Review/Performance Improvement Summary 2007 was included in the Board packet for review.
4. CEO REPORT:
A. Discussion Agenda:
1. Hicksville Bank – Sharon McGowan attended the Annual Shareholders Meeting at Hicksville Bank.
2. Projects Update:
· MRI – Building will be delivered on May 11th and should be operational by the middle of June.
· Phase II – currently working on bid pricing.
· Assisted Living – Sue Allison is working with local contractors on a plan.
· Café Changes – many changes in the Café such as menu items, breakfast, splitting the food line into stations, etc.
· Health Fair – 728 attendees!
· Memory Garden – Paragon Landscaping has started work on the memory garden.
· OB Inspection – the OB inspection was held on April 22-23. Heather Smith and staff are to be commended. They received zero deficiencies!
· Blue and Co. will present the audit to the Board on June 2nd.
3. Story:
Mel Fahs spoke about Paragon Landscaping and what an excellent job they are doing for the hospital. Their employees are exceptional and have even assisted our team members in times of need.
4. Motion of Commendation – A motion of commendation was made for Kris Miller’s 30 years of service to Community Memorial Hospital. A motion for approval was made by Peter Kennerk and seconded by Janice Kline. Roll Call Vote: Riehle-yes, Grandey-yes, Caryer-yes, Kennerk-yes, Kline-yes, Dr. Wiley-absent.
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm.
NEXT MEETING: June 2, 2008.
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Raymond Riehle, President Lynne Grandey, Secretary / Treasurer