LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES

November 15, 2006

Present:            Donna Osness                          Gene Meyer                             Kathy Clausing

                        Joe Flannery                             Simon Scholtz                           Janice Early-Weas

                        Lindy Eakin                              Deborah Thompson                  Chris Penn, MD

                        Verdell Taylor                          Dana Hale                                Andy Ramirez

                        Mark Praeger, MD                   Karen Shumate

                        Sheryl Jacobs                           Jeff Novorr

                        Allen Belot                               Sheryle D’Amico

                        Chuck Heath                            Jane Maskus   

Absent             Judy Keller (excused)

Others Present:  Chad Lawhorn, Journal-World Reporter, Skanda, Plant Services, Nikki King, Health Care Access

Call to Order

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

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was presented for approval. The Executive Session was moved to the end of the agenda.

            MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

            Mark Praeger to approve the agenda.  Motion

            carried.

Consent Agenda

The Consent Agenda was presented for approval.

a) Minutes for the October 18, 2006 Board of Trustee meeting

b) Planning Committee Report

MOTION: made by Joe Flannery, seconded by

Mark Praeger to approve the Consent Agenda.

Motion carried.

Governance Committee Report

            Slate of Officers                        Lindy Eakin                  Chairperson

                                                            Donna Osness              Vice Chairperson

                                                            Joe Flannery                 Treasurer

                                                            Verdell Taylor              Secretary

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Committee Assignments (attached and made a part of these minutes)

MOTION:  made by Verdell Taylor, seconded by

            Allen Belot to approve the Slate of Officers and

            Board Committee Assignments.  Motion carried.

Finance Committee Report

a) October, 2006 Financials

Lindy Eakin reported a good month and presented the financials for approval.

            MOTION: made by Joe Flannery, seconded by

            Donna Osness to approve the October financials.

            Motion carried.

     c)  Compensation Recommendations

     Lindy Eakin reported on the Human Resources Committee’s recommendation for a 3.5  

     across-the-board pay raises to be effective November 19, 2006.  After a review of many

     jobs that indicated that increases were needed in certain areas to stay competitive with  

     other health care facilities, it was recommended to implement these changes that LMH

     traditionally provides in January earlier.  The impact amounts to an increase in payroll

     expenses for 2006 of $292,000.

      MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

      Sheryl Jacobs to approve the compensation

      recommendations.  Motion carried.

     d)   2007 Operating and Capital Budgets

     Lindy Eakin reported that the budget reflects what was discussed at the Board Budget  

     Workshop and the Finance Committee recommends for approval.

     MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

     Verdell Taylor to approve the 2007 Operating and

     Capital Budgets.  Motion carried.

Facilities Committee Report

Allen Belot reported that the Facilities Committee had meet with the architect and construction manager and received their reports.  The bids are out and will receive bids on different areas of the work and the Construction Manager will be reporting back with a guaranteed maximum price. 

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The Reed Medical Building was discussed and due to budget restrictions the use of the building for Information Technology may be not possible and other options are being explored.

The Committee discussed property surrounding the hospital that is for sale and the need to investigate. 

The Bob Billings Cardiac Evaluation Center was discussed.  The Center needs to be put in the Emergency Department so that staffing can be cross trained.  The architect is to work with the Emergency Department as to the location.

Medical Executive Committee Recommendations

Dr. Penn presented the recommendations made by the Medical Executive Committee for approval.

MEDICAL STAFF – New Appointments:

• David Cohen, M.D. – (Active Staff; Internal Medicine/Cardiology)

Appointment effective 11/15/2006 through 12/31/2007 with Cardiology privileges as requested.  There will be a provisional period during this initial period of appointment.           

• Greg Epperson, M.D. – (Active Staff; Emergency Medicine)

Appointment effective 11/15/2006 through 12/31/2007 with Emergency Medicine privileges as requested.  There will be a provisional period during this initial period of appointment. 

• Kathleen Weatherstone, M.D. – (Courtesy Staff; Pediatrics)

Appointment effective 11/15/2006 through 12/31/2007 with Pediatric privileges as requested.  There will be a provisional period during this initial period of appointment. 

ALLIED HEALTH STAFF – New Appointments:

• Susan Andersen, ARNP – sponsor:  Dr. Shari Quick

Appointment with provisional period will be from 11/15/06 through 12/31/07.                                

• Ann Owen, Ph.D. – sponsor:  Dr. Lida Osbern

Appointment with provisional period will be from 11/15/06 through 12/31/07.

MEDICAL STAFF – Reappointments:

• William B. Weatherford, M.D. – (Active Staff; Family Practice)

Reappointment effective 12/01/2006 through 07/01/2008 with Family Practice privileges
as requested. 

MEDICAL and ALLIED HEALTH STAFF – Resignations:

• April Bremby, D.O., (Courtesy Staff, Family Practice) – effective 12/31/2006
• Vikki Gambrill, CRNA, (AHP, sponsor: Lawrence Anaesthesia) – effective 10/9/06
• Randall Rock, M.D., (Courtesy Staff, Family Practice) – effective 12/31/2006

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• Patty Tenofsky, M.D., (Active Staff, Surgery) – effective 10/13/2006
• Heather Yates, PA-C, (AHP, sponsor: Lawrence Family Practice) – effective 9/29/06

MEDICAL STAFF – Status Change:

• Suzzane Davis, D.D.S., - change from Active Staff to Consulting Staff

                        MOTION:  made by Joe Flannery, seconded by

                        Lindy Eakin to approve the Medical Executive

                        Committee’s recommendations.  Motion carried.

CEO Comments

• Gene Meyer thanked all for adjusting their calendars for the meeting due to the KHA Convention in Topeka in which he ended his year as chair of KHA.   The Kansas Hospital Association is made up of 125 hospitals, 84 of which are critical access hospitals. Lawrence Memorial ranks in the top 10 size wise in Kansas.  It was interesting to find that all hospitals are struggling with recruitment & economics and how fortunate LMH is to be working with such a great Board, employees and physicians.
• The United Way Drive exceeded its goal of $31,500 with $42,357.  The Junior Achievement Bowlathon raised $3,228 and the traveling trophy was kept by LMH.
• LMH is continuing its outreach activities.  Senator Roger Pine has asked about the Winchester Hospital and is there anything in LMH’s strategic plans for that area.   Assistance as to community development of regional contacts as to our services is being done and being studied.

Old Business

a) Eudora Property Update – Andy Ramirez updated the Board on the annexation and rezoning application that has been signed and sent to The City of Eudora.   This will go to the Planning Commission for approval and then on to the City of Eudora with a timeline probably the first part of January, 2007.

New Business

a) Hospitalist Report – Jeff Novorr reviewed the report marking the first year of the Hospitalist Program.   It was successful beyond our expectations.  The program now has four physicians.   They are looking at more outreach with Dr. Yockey going out to surrounding communities with information regarding our services, making them awareness of our program and hope to attract patients to LMH.

b) Endowment Campaign Update – Kathy Clausing reported on the campaign activities and highlighted the $6,300,439.54 that has been raised to-date.  December will be the month for the grants with hopes for good responses.

c) Elizabeth Watkins Community Caring Award – Kathy Clausing presented information on the establishment of this award to recognize time given to LMH/LMHEA:

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Individual Award

a. Volunteer who has given a significant amount of their time.

b. Volunteer/donor who has given a significant amount of their time and money

Business Award

a. Business/Business owner who has given a significant amount of their time.

b. Business/Business owner who has given significant amount of their time and money.

If there are any recommendations on the awards, this information needs to be to

Kathy Clausing right away as a final draft needs to be completed by Friday.

d) Health Care Access Report – Janice Early-Weas, Director, LMH Community Relations and Nikki King, Executive Director of Health Care Access, presented an overview of the services provided by Health Care Access.  Janice Early-Weas reviewed LMH services and reported that since 1989, LMH and Health Care Access have worked together to provide outpatient services to Clinic patients.  In the past seven years alone that has translated into 10,780 patients amounting to charity care write-offs of over $6 million.  In 2005 that amounted to 36.8 percent of all charity care write-offs.  Nikki King reported on promotion of hospital services at all presentations made and through publications as to the hospital’s support of Health care Access.     Lindy Eakin announced that a race, Lawrence 1/2 Marathon and 5K, is planned for April 15, 2007 and have chose to make Health Care Access the beneficiary.  This will be a major event for the city.

Announcements

a) December 1, 2006 LMH Medical Staff Holiday Party at the Eldridge at 6:30 p.m.

b) December 7, 2006 LMH Employee Christmas Party at LMH at 5:30 p.m.

Presentation

Lindy Eakin presented a gavel to Donna Osness in recognition of her two years as Board Chairperson and related to the accomplishments during those two years.

Executive Session

            MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

            Lindy Eakin 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 11:30 a.m.  Motion carried

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            MOTION: made by Joe Flannery, seconded by

            Mark Praeger to leave Executive Session.  Motion

            carried.

Open meeting convened at 11:30 a.m.

Adjournment

            MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

            Mark Praeger that there being no further business

            the meeting adjourn.   Motion carried.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Verdell Taylor

                                                                        Secretary

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