LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES

May 17, 2006

Present:             Donna Osness                         Gene Meyer                

                         Joe Flannery                            Simon Scholtz              

                         Lindy Eakin                             Deborah Thompson

                         Verdell Taylor             Jane Maskus

                         Mark Praeger, MD                  Kathy Clausing

                         Sheryl Jacobs                          Janice Early-Weas

                         Judy Keller                              Chris Penn, MD

                         Allen Belot                              Andy Ramirez

Others present:  Chad Lawhorn, Journal-World Reporter; Carolyn Coleman, League of Women Voters Representative, Les Hannon & Allyson Leland, LMH Auxiliary

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Donna Osness, chairperson.

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was presented for review.

            MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by Sheryl Jacobs

            to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion carried.

Executive Session

            MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by Sheryl Jacobs

that the Board of Trustees recess to Executive Session for

consultation with hospital attorney which would be deemed

privileged in the attorney-client relationship, to include the

CEO, CFO and Chief of Staff.   The open meeting to resume

in this room at 9:45 a.m.  Motion carried.

MOTION: made and seconded to leave executive session.

Motion carried.

The open meeting convened at 9:50 a.m.

Consent Agenda

1. Approval of minutes for April 19, 2006 Board of Trustee meeting

2. Finance Committee – April 2006 financials

3. Planning Committee report

MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by Allen Belot

to approve the consent agenda.  Motion carried.

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LMH Auxiliary Annual Report

Les Hannon, president, reviewed the Auxiliary’s activities and achievements.  The Auxiliary will be meeting the end of June for strategic planning.  This was the 49^th annual meeting which was held on April 25.  There were 46,189 hours volunteered at LMH and LMH South.  Mr. Hannon reviewed the new organizational structure that has been implemented.  The Board expressed their appreciation for the support that the Auxiliary provides to LMH and LMH South.

Medical Executive Committee Recommendations

MEDICAL STAFF – New Appointments:

• Sean Casey, MD (Consulting Staff; Radiology/Telemedicine)
• David Coll, MD  (Consulting Staff; Radiology/Telemedicine)
• Jason Sinclair, MD  (Consulting Staff; Radiology/Telemedicine)
• Richard Stone, MD  (Consulting Staff; Radiology/Telemedicine)

Appointments effective 5/19/2006 through 12/31/2007 with Radiology privileges as requested.  There will be a provisional period for each new member during this initial period of appointment. 

REAPPOINTMENTS:

              Medical and Allied Health Staff Reappointments

MEDICAL STAFF – Resignations:

• Randall Dooley, MD (Active Staff, Surgery/Urology) – Resignation effective 3/31/06
• Richard Fairchild, MD (Active Staff, Internal Medicine/Endocrinology) – Resignation effective 3/31/2006

REQUESTS for PRIVILEGE CHANGES:

• Scott Patrick, MD (Active Staff, Radiology) – Recommend approval of Dr. Patrick’s request for the addition of kyphoplasty to his radiology privileges.

ALLIED HEALTH STAFF – Resignations:

• Carol Tripp, Dental Assistant – Resignation effective 3/20/2003

MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by Verdell Taylor

to approve the Medical Executive Committee's recommendations.

Motion carried.

CEO Comments

Gene Meyer reported on the following:

• Announced the resignation of Isabel Schmedemann, Director of Maternal/Child Unit, who has accepted a position as Vice President of Nursing at Hutchinson Hospital.  She has done an outstanding job for LMH and all wished her the best.

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• Mental Health Services – LMH is working with the CHIP Mental Health Task Force and preparing a report for the group and then to the public.  CHIP is recommending a group authorized to be an ongoing committee for health services in Lawrence.

• Mr. Meyer asked Kathy Clausing to report on the Hearts of Gold Ball and Capital Campaign to date.  Ms. Clausing reported that the Hearts of Gold Ball raised $104,157.06 and the capital campaign has reached over $5 million.

Old Business

a) Facility Expansion Update – Gene Meyer reported that work is proceeding on the Emergency Department plans and the parking lot construction on the east side.  An alternate plan to the parking deck is being discussed.  LMH is looking at the possibility of asking the city to close Arkansas Street between 3^rd & 4^th Streets which would add 140 new spaces, if this is possible.   The neighbors will be contacted and LMH will be working with the City Planning Department on this if the neighborhood is supportive.

New Business

a) PET/CT Opportunity – Information was made available as to a joint venture with the Radiologists for a free standing imaging site that would provide MRI and PET/CT services to the community.  This was provided for the Board’s information only as more information will be coming in the future.

b) Cath Lab Needs – Gene Meyer provided information on the equipment in this area and the problems with down times due to repair and alternatives are being discussed.  There is no recommendation for a solution at this time, but making the Board aware of the situation with more information in the near future.

Announcement

a) Community Reception May 22, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Executive Session

Motion: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by Sheryl Jacobs

that the Board of Trustees recess to Executive Session for

consultation with hospital attorney which would be deemed

privileged in the attorney-client relationship.   The open meeting

to resume in this room at 11:00 a.m.  Motion carried.

MOTION: made and seconded to return to open meeting.  Motion

carried.

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MOTION: made by Allen Belot, seconded by Verdell Taylor that in

recognition of Gene Meyer’s outstanding performance in 2005, the

Board of Trustees hereby directs general counsel to amend

Gene Meyer’s contract to increase the base salary to $295,000 and to

pay a one time bonus of $15,000 on or as soon after May 21, 2006 as

the transaction can be processed and further authorizes the Chair to

sign such amended contract on behalf of the Board.   Motion carried.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Verdell Taylor

                                                                                    Secretary