LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES

May 21, 2008

 

 

Present:            Joe Flannery                 Gene Meyer                             Kathy Clausing

                        Donna Osness              Simon Scholtz                           Janice Early-Weas

                        Chuck Heath                Deborah Thompson                  Mike Thompson, MD

                        Verdell Taylor              Karen Shumate             Andy Ramirez

                        Mark Praeger, MD       Jeff Novorr

                        Sheryl Jacobs (P)         Sheryle D’Amico

                        Judy Keller                   Jane Maskus

                        Allen Belot                   Sherri Vaughn, MD

 

Absent:  Dan Lambert (excused)

 

Others present:  Chad Lawhorn, Journal-World Reporter, Joanne Hurst & Allyson Leland, LMH Auxiliary, Panos, Camden Group

 

Call to Order

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

 

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was accepted as presented.

 

Consent Agenda

a)      Approval of April 16, 2008 Board of Trustee minutes

b)      March & April, 2008 financials

 

MOTION: made by Donna Osness, seconded by

Chuck Heath to approve the Consent Agenda.

Motion carried.

 

Annual LMH Auxiliary Report

Joanne Hurst, President, LMH Auxiliary, reported on the LMH Auxiliary’s 50th anniversary year which was a year of celebration and events.  She reported that the Gift Shop had exceeded its goal with sales of $464,000, realizing a $70,000 profit.  They are looking forward to expanding funds for scholarships.  Last year 766 volunteers contributed 51,243 hours of service which the value of those hours calculated to $856,684.

Joe Flannery expressed the Board’s appreciation to the volunteers of LMH and to the director, Allyson Leland.

 

Facilities Committee

Judy Keller reported on the meeting held May 7:

..Work on the East Tower is near completion

..Working on the Obstetrical Unit with completion early July

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..The canopy for the emergency room entrance has arrived.  They are experiencing some

   problems in putting it together

..The surgery addition continues, the pilings are in the basement, walls are being formed.  Have

   lost some time due to weather.

..Security door in the emergency department is an issue and it was recommended to be fixed with

   funds coming out of the contingency fund

..The Committee continues to look at parking needs and it was suggested by Allen Belot that

   LMH talk with parking lot consultants that could give some options.

Medical Office Building continues to be discussed, no decisions made.

Eudora Project Update - Andy Ramirez reported that the City Planning Commission approved the plat.   There is a concern as to access alignment that needs to be changed and the provision of water service.

 

Medical Executive Committee Recommendations

Mike Thompson, MD presented the Medical Executive Committee recommendations for approval:

MEDICAL STAFF – New Appointments:

Chad Gustin, M.D. – (Active; Emergency Medicine) 

Appointment effective 7/1/08 through 6/30/09 with assignment of duties as requested.  There will
be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment. 

James Herrin, M.D. – (Active; Emergency Medicine) 

Appointment effective 7/1/08 through 6/30/09 with assignment of duties as requested.  There will
be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment. 

R. Bruce Hoskins, M.D. – (Consulting; Radiology/Radiation Oncology) 

Appointment effective 5/16/08 through 6/30/09 with assignment of duties as requested.  There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment. 

Jason Paul Kimball, M.D. – (Active; Internal Medicine/Hospitalist) 

Appointment effective 5/21/08 through 6/30/09 with assignment of duties as requested.  There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment. 

Darren Klish, M.D. – (Consulting; Radiology/Radiation Oncology) 

Appointment effective 5/21/08 through 12/31/09 with assignment of duties as requested.  There will e a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment. 

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STAFF/LMH EMPLOYEE* – New:

Timothy Kalkman, PA – (Employee – Lawrence Emergency Department). 

Appointment effective 5/21/08 through 6/30/09 with assignment of duties as requested.  There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment.

MEDICAL STAFF – Resignations:

Lynne Baker, D.D.S., M.D. – (Active; Oral Surgery) Resignation effective 7/1/08.

Anu Ramaswamy, M.D. – (Active; Internal Medicine) Resignation effective 2/12/08.

 

MOTION: made by Allen Belot, seconded by

Chuck Heath to approve the recommendations.

Motion carried.

 

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CEO Report

Gene Meyer reported the following:

  • Announced the pending sale of LMH South & Mt Oread buildings.  Bill Newsome and Doug Compton will be the new owners.
  • Dr. Stull will be meeting with Gene Meyer to discuss the vision for orthopedics at LMH.  The hospital is providing beds on 3-West for orthopedics.
  • Annual Report to the Community is June 2 at 5:00 pm.  Virtual tours are planned of the new units.

 

Old Business

 a) Physician Recruitment Update

  • Roger Dreiling, MD, cardiac interventionalist to start in September.
  • Dr. John Ebeling and Dr. David Fritz , neurosurgeons, will be joining the staff and will share office space with Drs. Clark and Kumar.
  • Employment agreement for Dr. Matt Stein is being renewed.
  • The nurse practitioner at McLouth is doing well under the supervision of Dr. Charles Yockey.  Sheryle D’Amico and Sherri Vaughn, MD have worked with Dr. Bill Weatherford in Tonganoxie to take over this duty and he has accepted.
  • Recruitment continues for LOGS.
  • Jason Kimball, MD – the 6th Hospitalists is starting today.

 

b) Strategic Planning Activities – Panos with the Camden Group updated the Board on the strategic planning process.  The Planning Retreat is scheduled for June 24 from 1:00 – 8:00 pm.

 

c) G.I. Coverage Issues – Mike Thompson, MD and Gene Meyer met with three Internal Medicine physicians to discuss the issues of coverage.  No progress made, it is still at the talking stage.

 

d) Reflections from May 14 Educational Program – Joe Flannery reported on the session with Marci Neilsen, President, Kansas Health Policy Authority, as the speaker.  It was felt that this was a very worthwhile session.  The Board was impressed with the knowledge of our LMH associates and questions asked.  Judy Keller suggested that the Board consider a resolution in support of the health care package.

 

e) Anesthesia Agreement – Gene Meyer reported that the agreement is signed.

           

New Business

a) Midwest Cancer Alliance – Sheryle D’Amico reported that the LMH Oncology Center and the radiation oncology group will be meeting with the Midwest Cancer Alliance to explore joining.

b) Eudora Physician Recruitment – Sherri Vaughn, MD reported that an offer has been made to a physician for the Eudora practice and now waiting for a response.

c) Management Changes – Gene Meyer updated the Board on new positions in management.

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  • A Director of Radiology has been hired.
  • The Case Management position has been filled.
  • The 3rd Floor Nursing Director position is open but we have a well qualified internal candidate being interviewed.
  • The Director of Quality - interviews are now taking place for this position.

 

d) Pharmacy Residency Program Concept - Pat Park, Director of Pharmacy, explained the concept of a Post-Graduate Pharmacy Residency Program.  There are very few residencies of this kind available and none offer a mid-sized hospital opportunity.   Some of the benefits of having a pharmacy residency education program include expansion of our drug-use management initiatives, helps meet Joint Commission requirements and improves our position as an employer of choice in the region.  The majority of costs associated with the program are eligible for Medicare pass-through funds for residency expenses.

 

Announcements

a)      Board Retreat June 24 (1:00 – 8:00 pm) at the Fire Department at 19th & Stewart.

b)      There will be no Board or Committee meetings in July.

 

Executive Session

MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by Judy Keller

 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 and seconded to leave Executive Session

Motion carried.

 

Open meeting resumed at 11:00 a.m.

 

MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by Allen Belot

To direct the hospital’s attorney to amend the CEO’s

employment agreement consistent with the Trustees instructions,

to include a 3.65% increase in base compensation effective

May 21, 2008, and authorized the Chair and hospital’s attorney to

communicate the Trustee’s evaluation of the CEO’s performance

and new contract to the CEO.  The motion carried 7-0 with one

Trustee absent.

 

 

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Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

 

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                        Verdell Taylor

                                                                        Secretary