LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES

 March 12, 2008

 

 

Present:            Joe Flannery                 Gene Meyer                             Kathy Clausing

                        Donna Osness              Simon Scholtz                           Janice Early-Weas

                        Chuck Heath                Deborah Thompson                  Mike Thompson, MD

                        Verdell Taylor              Dana Hale                                Andy Ramirez

                        Mark Praeger, MD       Karen Shumate            

                        Judy Keller                   Jane Maskus

                        Allen Belot                   Sheryle D’Amico

                        Dan Lambert                Sherri Vaughn, MD

 

Absent: Sheryl Jacobs (excused)

 

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Joe Flannery, Chairperson.

 

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was presented for approval

 

MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

            Donna Osness to approve the agenda.  Motion

            carried.

 

Consent Agenda

a)      Approval of February 20, 2008 Board of Trustee minutes.

b)      Finance Committee minutes.

 

MOTION: made by Dan Lambert, seconded by

Chuck Heath to approve the Consent Agenda.

A correction was made to the February 20 meeting

minutes with deletion of Judy Keller as present.  

Motion carried.

 

Facilities Committee Report

Judy Keller reported on the meeting held March 5.  The highlight for last month was the opening of the Emergency Department. The Second & Third Floor punch lists are being completed.  OB will move on March 19 which will allow for the reroofing to take place.  The temporary helipad is finished and should be ready next week and will force LMH to close the parking lot on the east side and relocate employee parking areas.   LMH is challenged with parking and is trying to cut down on outside meetings in order to help the parking situation.

 

Contingency Fund was reviewed and dollars spent at owner’s request on projects not directly related to the expansion will be made for a better perspective on expenditures.

 

 

 

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Eudora Project – The interviews with the architects have been postponed until such time that the City of Eudora completes the platting of the property.

 

Medical Office Building – Marilyn Bittenbender is working with physician groups on the feasibility of leasing space in the new medical office building.  It is felt that there is not enough interest at this time to move forward with this project.

 

Gene Meyer announced that Dolph & Pam Simons had out of town guests and brought them to the new Emergency Department.   Dr. Giblin was available to take them on a tour and expressed his appreciate to the Simons.

 

Medical Executive Committee Recommendations

Dr. Mike Thompson reviewed the recommendations for approval:

 

 

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STAFF – New Appointments:

 

Lauren Doerfler, ARNP– (sponsor:  Lawrence Emergency Physicians)

Appointment effective 3/12/08 through 6/30/09 with assignment of duties as requested.  There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment. 

 

Sarah Kleinschmidt, PA – (sponsors:  Lawrence Emergency Physicians) 

Appointment effective 3/12/08 through 6/30/09 with assignment of duties as requested.  There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment. 

 

REAPPOINTMENTS:

 

Reappointment recommended for the following:  Drs. Friesen, Michael Lange, Lindsey, Malik, Nique and Roelofs for the period March 30, 2008 through December 31, 2009 with membership and privileges as requested.

                       

RESIGNATIONS:

 

Felix Okah, M.D. – (Courtesy, Pediatrics) –  Accept resignation effective January 1, 2008.

Jon O’Neal, M.D. – (Active, Emergency Department/Occupational Medicine) –  Accept resignation effective January 1, 2008.
Norman Thoms, M.D. – (Active, Surgery) –  Accept resignation effective January 1, 2008.
Michelle Walter, Dental Assistant. – (AHP Staff, Dr. Jacob’s Office) – accept withdrawal of sponsorship and resignation.

 

 

MOTION: made by Judy Keller, seconded by

Chuck Heath to approve the Medical Executive

Committee recommendations as presented.

Motion carried.

 

CEO Comments

Gene Meyer commented on the following:

  • The medical staff is looking at modifying the Medical Staff Bylaws for more flexibility to attract physicians.   Gene thanked Dr. Thompson for his leadership.
  • The hospital has been very busy – a bad flu year.

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  • The Community Health Assessment Sub-Committee is looking at an instrument to be used and they are close to a final form.  The timeline is September 1 for being mailed out to the community.  They hope to be able to get the word out before hand in order for the community to expect the form and have a better return.
  • Gene announced that he would be attending the AHA Regional Policy group in Omaha to meet on policies the rest of this week in preparation of a new administration coming in.

 

Old Business

a)      Physician Recruitment Update –

a.       Cardiovascular Consultants are interviewing an interventionalist from Oregon who is very interested in the position and they are now doing an extensive reference check.

b.       Neurosurgeon from Topeka is interested in the possibility of coming to Lawrence.

c.        A spine surgeon is looking at LMH and very pleased with what he has seen to date.  He will be talking to the orthopedic group as to space in their office.  With the building of a new surgery suite, there is a need for more surgery at LMH and a spine surgeon would be a great addition to services needed.

d.       The Orthopedic group is investigating imaging technology to full body MRI.  Therapy Works is leaving that location and moving to Wakarusa and that space will be taken over by the orthopedic group. LMH has approached the group regarding the therapy practice and letting LMH manage this practice.  They have turned LMH down

e.       Dr. Sherri Vaughn reported on the recruitment for Eudora and Ob/Gyn position for Lawrence Ob/Gyn Specialists and is beginning the interview process.

f.        Dr. Gard joined the LMH staff last June as a vascular surgeon and accounting has looked at the number of surgeries over a seven month period and shows a net gain of $100,000 from his practice.  He is now sharing an office but will be moving to 6th & Maine and be able to practice in a more professional setting.

b)      Anesthesia Contract-

a.       Andy Ramirez addressed the contract that has been signed by all physicians and are now getting signatures from the CRNA’s.

 

MOTON: made by Donna Osness, seconded by

Allen Belot to approve the Anesthesia contract.

Motion carried.

 

c)      Strategic Planning Activities-

Gene Meyer reported that two proposals have been received.  The Camden group has been selected and references are being done.  A task force will be formed to include staff and board to monitor information.  A retreat for the Board will be planned for an evening meeting.  An April timeframe is planned with a final document brought before the Board.

 

New Business

a)      Radiation Oncology Changes – Sheryle D’Amico reported the changes in the Oncology Department.  Dr. Deere is retiring and has sent RFP’s for a buyer.  They have Dr. Darren Klish who will be taking over July 1.  He will live in Lawrence and plans to update equipment in two years.

 

b)      Remote Hosting Options for Information Technology Department -  Jane Maskus reviewed the Cerner Remote Hosting Option (RHO) which is something that needs to be done every 3-4 years.

 

 

 

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c)      RHO is outsourcing the technical component of the information system currently supporting LMH’s electronic medical record, including applications supporting nursing, ancillary and physician components, order entry, results viewing and on-line documentation. Cerner RHO provides 24/7 monitoring of the clinical information system, ensuring system stability and reliability and includes technical staff & disaster recovery capabilities.  The hospital network, computers & staff would connect to the Cerner Technology Center (CTC) via telecommunication circuits between LMH & CTC.

Jane reported on the benefits, risks and cost with the conclusion that while this is the appropriate time to assess and compare costs for remote hosting options, the data & proposals reflect a fixed cost, limiting our flexibility to manage those costs.  Based on LMH history and uncertainty of clinical commitments to the implementation dates, & Cerner’s requirement to pay for the platform regardless of implementation date, LMH is not comfortable pursuing a 7 year commitment for RHO at this time.

 

Donna Osness requested a report on how the Wound Center is doing and that will be brought to the Board at the April meeting.

 

Announcement

a) The Hearts of Gold Ball is April 26, 6:00 p.m. to midnight in the Budweiser Warehouse (a map will be included with the tickets).    The building will accommodate 620 people so may have to turn some away.

 

Executive Session

            MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

            Dan Lambert 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/Medical Affairs and Chief of Staff.   The open

meeting to resume in this room at 9:30 a.m.

Motion carried.

 

MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

Allen Belot to extend the Executive Session

to 9:40 a.m.  Motion  carried.

 

MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

Allen Belot to leave Executive Session.  Motion

carried.

 

Adjourn

The open meeting reconvened and there being no further business for discussion, adjourned.

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                        Verdell Taylor

                                                                        Secretary