LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 19, 2007
Present: Lindy Eakin Gene Meyer Janice Early-Weas
Donna Osness Simon Scholtz Chris Penn, MD
Joe Flannery Deborah Thompson Andy Ramirez
Verdell Taylor Karen Shumate
Mark Praeger, MD Sheryle D’Amico
Judy Keller Jane Maskus
Allen Belot Jeff Novorr
Chuck Heath Kathy Clausing
Absent: Sheryl Jacobs (excused)
Others present: Chad Lawhorn, Journal-World Reporter and Carolyn Coleman, League of Women Voters Representative
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Lindy Eakin, Chairperson.
Approval of Agenda
The Agenda was presented for approval.
MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by
Dr. Praeger to approve the Agenda as presented.
Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
a) Approval of minutes for the August 15, 2007 Board of Trustee meeting
b) Finance Committee report – August, 2007 financials
c) Planning Committee report
d) Human Resource Committee report
e) Community Relations Committee report
f) Endowment report
MOTION: made by Allen Belot, seconded by
Dr. Praeger to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried.
Introduction of Dan Partridge, Director of the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
Mr. Partridge gave an overview of his background and years of service. He reviewed the present and future plans with the mission to prevent disease, protect and promote the health of the community, both city and county. The future is to be more visible in the community, establish stronger ties with local policy makers & elected officials, use of expertise in public health to
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remain focused on health outcomes rather than program outputs so that a more complete understanding of the impact the services have on the health of the public and commit to
practicing cultural sensitivity in order to understand barriers to service, health disparities and serve all segments of the community. Mr. Partridge is interested in working with LMH through the CHIP program for obtaining data from the SMART BRFSS (Selected Metropolitan/Micropolitan Area Risk Trends from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.). Mr. Partridge reported that they are setting up schedules now for clinics to provide flu vaccine.
Facilities Committee Report
Judy Keller reported that 4th Street has been completed and thanked the hospital and Community Relations Department for the “Thank You” ad that was in the Journal-World. The central plant is completed. On the East Tower project, two rooms have been mocked up in the Emergency Department to make sure they are according to what the providers want. This is also being done of 2nd Floor. Work has begun on the 3rd Floor Obstetrics Unit. It was reported that the project is one month off schedule at this time. The Board asked to look at the mock up rooms when prepared.
Eudora Project – Sheryle D’Amico reported on the work that has been done by the Eudora Planning Committee on the 10,500 square foot medical building. Two options were reviewed and it was felt that K-10 visibility was very important. A drawing of the Master Plan was presented showing the location of the building and also the possibilities of other ventures located on the site. LMH has been approached by several interested providers wanting space on the site. The next step is to send out Request for Proposal to various architects. It was the consensus of the Board to go forward with the RFPs.
Medical Executive Committee Recommendations
Dr. Penn reviewed the Medical Executive Committee recommendations for approval:
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STAFF – New Appointments:
Stella Brainoo, ARNP and Tai Greer, ARNP – (sponsors: Drs. Ramza, Wimmer and Giocondo of Cardiovascular Consultants). Appointments effective 09/19/07 through 06/30/09 with assignment of duties as requested. There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment.
Lorene Stephan, ARNP – (sponsors: Dr Yockey, Hospitalist) Appointment effective 09/19/07 through 12/31/08 with assignment of duties as requested with the exception of “care of fractures and dislocated shoulder manipulations” which were not endorsed at this time. There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment.
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MEDICAL STAFF and ALLIED HEALTH– Privilege or Status Changes:
MOTION: made by Joe Flannery, seconded by
Allen Belot to approve the Medical Executive
Committee recommendations as presented.
Motion carried.
CEO Comments
Old Business
a) Radiologist Joint Venture Update – Karen Shumate reported that no agreement has been reached and the group will be meeting again this evening at 5:00 pm for more discussion.
b) Physician Recruitment Activities – Gene Meyer reported on the work being done in recruitment.
c) Reed Medical Group – Gene Meyer reported that the group met last night but has not received any information for the meeting today.
Presentation to Lindy Eakin
Joe Flannery presented a resolution to Lindy Eakin for his years of dedicated service to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the community.
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Executive Session
MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by
Joe Flannery 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,
VP/Clinical Services and Chief of Staff. The open
meeting to resume in this room at 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
MOTION: made by Allen Belot, seconded by
Joe Flannery to extend the Executive Session
to 11:15 a.m. Motion carried.
MOTION: made by Joe Flannery, seconded by
Allen Belot to leave Executive Session. Motion
carried.
Adjournment
There being no further business for discussion, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Verdell Taylor
Secretary