LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 28, 2007
Present: Joe Flannery Gene Meyer Janice Early-Weas
Donna Osness Simon Scholtz Andy Ramirez
Chuck Heath Deborah Thompson Chris Penn, MD
Verdell Taylor Dana Hale
Mark Praeger, MD Karen Shumate
Sheryl Jacobs Sheryle D’Amico
Judy Keller Jane Maskus
Allen Belot Jeff Novorr
Dan Lambert Kathy Clausing
Others present: Skanda, Facilities Management and Janice Schwartz, Vision Award Recipient
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Joe Flannery, Chairperson.
Dan Lambert was welcome to his first Board meeting as a new Trustee.
Approval of Agenda
The agenda was presented for approval. The Surgical Hospital Study under Old Business (d) was taken off the agenda due to work in progress and need to postpone for discussion. #8- Medical Executive Committee Recommendations was moved to #4 so Dr. Penn could leave.
MOTION: made by Donna Osness, seconded by
Chuck Heath to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
a) Approval of minutes for October 17, 2007 Board of Trustee meeting
b) Planning Committee report
c) Human Resource Committee report
MOTION: made by Mark Praeger, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried.
Medical Executive Committee Recommendations
Chris Penn, MD presented the MEC recommendations for approval.
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STAFF – New Appointments:
Amanda Del Valle, ARNP – (sponsor: Dr. Fevurly). Appointment effective 11/28/07 through 12/31/08 with assignment of duties as requested. 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 Chuck Heath, seconded by
Mark Praeger to approve the Medical Executive
Committee recommendations at submitted,
Motion carried.
Finance Committee report
Chuck Heath called attention to the Financial Highlights showing that revenues are starting to firm and the bottom line is good. The Finance Committee recommended the 2008 Operating and Capital Budgets for approval.
MOTION: made by Dan Lambert, seconded by
Donna Osness to approve the 2008 Budgets.
Motion carried.
Donna Osness spoke on behalf of the Board to thank the department directors for all the work involved in the preparation of the budget.
Janice Early-Weas distributed a copy of the press release for the Board’s review. Dr. Praeger suggested adding patient safety to the delivering of quality medical care. Janice will make the changes.
Facilities Committee Report
Judy Keller reported that the Central Plant is done with the exception of a temporary solution to cover the piping between the Plant and the East Tower. The Committee discussed the shelling of a second floor above the new operating room. Requests for Proposals have been sent to seven architects and five received back. Information will be discussed at the December meeting. Gene Meyer reported that LMH has closed on the house on Michigan and have been made aware of a house on the SW corner of Missouri & 4th Street for sale – no contact as price is too high.
CEO Comments
Gene Meyer reported on the following:
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Old Business
a) Physician Recruitment - Gene Meyer reported:
a. Cardiology – a very experienced interventional cardiologist from Fort Dodge, Iowa who has developed other programs has been interviewed by the Cardiovascular Consultants. There are three other interested physicians that will be interviewed – no dates have been set.
b. General Surgery – Drs. Praeger and Smith have selected a new surgeon for their practice as well as Drs. Myrick and Denning. Both practices will have new physicians joining them in July or August. LMH will be assisting with the signing bonuses.
c. LMH is working with Internal Medicine Group on recruiting a G.I. physician. This group is also recruiting another internist.
d. Dr. Sherri Vaughn will be starting the first of the year as VP of Medical Affairs part time and joining the Mt. Oread Family Practice to round out her practice. In taking this position, Dr. Vaughn’s present group has requested consideration in releasing Dr. Vaughn from a non-compete clause, that LMH reduce the student loan on Dr. Huerter, another physician member of their group. The cost would be $48,000 over two years to write-off the Huerter loan. This was recommended to the Board for approval.
MOTION: made by Sheryl Jacobs, seconded by
Judy Keller to approve the $48,000 write-off of
Dr. Pam Huerter’s student loan and eliminate the
non-compete clause for Dr. Sherri Vaughn.
Motion carried.
b) Radiology Joint Venture – Karen Shumate reported that four sub-agreements are in progress and are very close to closing. Lease arrangements are being looked at and will be completed with agreements are signed.
c) Community Health Assessment – Gene Meyer reported that LMH is working with the CHIP program on a community assessment. The group who agreed to do the assessment has increased rates substantially so they are regrouping to look at other options.
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New Business
a) Recognition of Vision Award Recipient – Sheryle D’Amico introduced Janice Schwartz, recipient of the Vision Award which is the highest recognition of individuals who have made a major impact on LMH. Janice was instrumental in developing a local Oncology Nursing Society and has served as Chapter President for the past two years. The Lawrence chapter of ONS, which currently has 52 members has donated equipment to both the Oncology Center and Health Care Access as well as proving financial support to the Douglas County Relay for Life and Stepping Out Against Breast cancer. Janice Schwartz spoke to her award as a very challenging award with a vision to be the best cancer center in northeast Kansas.
b) Admission Requirement – Karen Shumate presented information on admission requirements – DRGs and how LMH compares to Medicare. LMH Average Length of Stay report can be used by physicians to see where they compare with their peers. Ms. Shumate reported on the biggest changes in 24 years from CMS. LMH will be educating staff and physicians on coding and documentation requirements.
c) Physician Manpower Plan – Jeff Novorr reported on the physician demand analysis which projects physician need in the LMH primary service area over the course of the next three years, based on general population statistics and medical specialty use rates.
d) Orthopedic Center of Excellence – Dana Hale reported establishing an Orthopedic Center of Excellence on 3-West. This would be a total joint program with full services – the physicians are in place and nurses specialized in the care of patients along with an excellent rehab program. The Board was asked for approval of using 3-West for this program.
MOTION: made by Donna Osness, seconded by
Verdell Taylor to approve the concept of declaring an
Orthopedic Center of Excellence on 3-West. Motion
carried.
Executive Session
MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by
Mark Praeger 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 11:00 a.m. Motion carried.
MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by
Mark Praeger to extend the Executive Session
15 minutes. Motion carried.
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MOTION: made by Donna Osness, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to leave Executive Session. Motion
carried.
Adjourn
MOTION: made by Donna Osness, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs that there being no other business,
the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Verdell Taylor
Secretary