LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 17, 2008
Present: Joe Flannery Gene Meyer Kathy Clausing-Willis
Judy Keller Simon Scholtz Janice Early-Weas
Chuck Heath Dana Hale Mike Thompson, MD
Verdell Taylor Karen Shumate Andy Ramirez
Donna Osness Deborah Thompson
Mark Praeger, MD Jeff Novorr
Sheryl Jacobs Sheryle D’Amico
Allen Belot Jane Maskus
Dan Lambert Sherri Vaughn, MD
Others present: Karrey Britt, Journal-World Reporter
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Joe Flannery, Chairperson.
Approval of Agenda
The agenda was presented for review.
MOTION: made by Mark Praeger, seconded by
Dan Lambert to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
a) Approval of November 19, 2008 Board of Trustees minutes
b) Finance Committee meeting – November, 2008 Financials
c) Planning Committee meeting
MOTION: made by Donna Osness, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried.
Facilities Committee Report
Judy Keller reported that the highlight of the meeting was the tour the Committee took through the new surgery area. Dr. Praeger assured them that the surgery area was adequate. The other highlight was no contingency report this month which was good news.
General Medical Staff
Dr. Thompson reviewed the new appointments.
a) 2009 Medical Staff Officer Appointments
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Chief of Staff Michael Thompson, MD
Vice Chief of Staff Scott Solcher, MD
Secretary Charles Yockey, MD
Medical Executive Committee – Members-at-Large
Samantha Durland, MD
David Goering, MD
Joy Murphy, MD
Department Chiefs
Anesthesia Dan Roelofs, DDS
Emergency Med. Scott Robinson, MD
Family Practice Daniel Dickerson, MD
Int. Medicine K. Michael Zabel, MD
Ob/Gyn Phillip Moreano, MD
Pathology Carol Moddrell, MD
Pediatrics G. Charles Loveland, MD
Radiology Jack Stuber, MD
Surgery James Smith, MD
Joint Conference Committee – Members-at-Large
Michael Hajdu, MD
Kevin Hughes, MD
Douglas Klingler, MD
Chair of Medical Staff Quality Improvement Committee
Richard Galbraith, MD
Medical Executive Committee Recommendations
Dr. Thompson presented the MEC recommendations.
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL and LMH EMPLOYEE – New Appointments:
Joan Gagnon, RN – (Sponsor: Cardiovascular Consultants)
Appointment effective 12/17/08 through 6/30/10 with assignment of duties as requested. There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment.
Michelle Shroyer, CRNA – (Sponsor: Lawrence Anaesthesia)
Appointment effective 12/17/08 through 12/30/09 with assignment of duties as requested. There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment.
REAPPOINTMENTS, PRIVILEGE or STATUS CHANGES:
James Coster, M.D. – Resignation effective 12/31/08
Lori Lindstrom, M.D. – Resignation effective 10/13/08
Ryan Moore, M.D. – Resignation effective 8/18/08
Kenon Qamar, M.D. – Resignation effective 10/13/08
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Reappointments
Rodney Barnes, MD Steven Bruner, MD Ronald Burt, MD
Loree Cordova, MD Sean Cupp, MD David Deer, MD
Daniel Dickerson, MD, PhD Darin Elo, MD Chris Fevurly,MD
David Dunlap, MD Lisa Gard, MD Kevin Giblin, MD
Anthony Goetting, DO John Gravino, DO Malati Harris, MD
Lorraine Hougham, DO Pamela Huerter, MD Kevin Hughes, MD
Brian Hunt, MD Carl Inzerillo, DO Christopher Jenson, MD
David Jones, DO Ray Jones, DO Douglas Klingler, MD
Natalie Koederitz, MD Lori Lindstrom, MD Paul Loney, MD
Lawrence Magee, MD Richard May, MD Kimberley McKeon, MD
Ryan Moore, MD Joy Murphy, MD Michael Osborn, DO
Bradley Phipps, MD Carla Phipps, MD Sabrina Prewett, DO
Steven Ramberg MD Scott Robinson, MD Jean Schrader, MD
Dan Severa, MD Pir Shah, MD William Stueve, MD
Seven Thomsen, MD Sherri Vaughn, MD Elizabeth Frank, PA
Karen Healy, Cast Tech. Lorene Stephan, ARNP Zac Turner, Cast Tech.
Bethany Vardiman, PA Peggy Wiese, Cast Tech.
MOTION: made by Allen Belot, seconded by
Chuck Heath to approve the General Medical
Staff and Medical Executive Committee
nominations, appointments and re-appointments.
Motion carried.
CEO Comments
Gene Meyer announced that information has been sent to the staff regarding the action taken by the Board which includes the pay increase along with appreciation to our LMH staff. He thanked the Board for their governance.
Old Business
a) Physician Recruitment – Dr. Vaughn reported on the following:
..GI physician candidate has decided to look at opportunities elsewhere so the
search firm continues to look.
.. LMH has verbal agreements with intent to sign from physicians for
Tonganoxie and Eudora.
.. The ENT group is searching for another member for their group.
b) The new economy – how will it impact LMH? - Simon Scholtz reported on a KHA Webinar regarding key questions for Kansas hospitals as to the financial crisis, its effect on healthcare utilization, the affect on your facility, what can be done to help weather the storm and how to approach strategic capital planning.
c) Health Care Access Location Update – Sheryle D’Amico reported on discussions that Health Care Access is having with other agencies in seeking additional space.
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New Business
a) Regional Strategic Report - Sheryle D’Amico reported on outreach opportunities in Tonganoxie and the specialties of cardiology & vascular surgery starting soon. Urology physicians are also interested. Dr. Klingler is now going to McLouth and the Wound Center is interested in a clinic off-site once or twice a month. Conversations have been held with several surrounding communities regarding LMH services.
b) Significant Announcement - Janice Early-Weas announced that LMH is a recipient of the Outstanding Patient Experience Award. HealthGrades analyzed HCAHPS survey results for 2,592 hospitals nationwide. Hospitals had to meet bed size, survey size and clinical-quality thresholds to be considered for the award. A total of 271 hospitals nationwide received the award, which recognizes the top 15 percent of qualifying hospitals. Only seven hospitals in Kansas received recognition.
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 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
MOTION: made by Joe Flannery, seconded by
Chuck Heath, to extend the executive session to
11:15 a.m. Motion carried.
MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by
Allen Belot to leave executive session. Motion carried.
The open session reconvened. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Verdell Taylor
Secretary