LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 26, 2009
Present: Joe Flannery Gene Meyer Kathy Clausing Willis
Judy Keller Simon Scholtz Janice Early-Weas
Verdell Taylor Dana Hale Scott Solcher, MD
Donna Osness Karen Shumate Andy Ramirez
Mark Praeger, MD Deborah Thompson
Sheryl Jacobs Sheryle D’Amico
Allen Belot Sherri Vaughn, MD
Dan Lambert Jeff Novorr
Jane Maskus
Absent: Chuck Heath (excused)
Others present: Karrie Britt, Journal-World Reporter, Skanda Skandaverl, Director/Facilities Management, Representatives from J.E. Dunn Construction, ACI Boland Architects and P1 Group.
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 Donna Osness, seconded by
Judy Keller to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
a) Approval of February 18, 2009 Board of Trustee meeting minutes
b) Finance Committee report - February, 2009 financials
MOTION: made by Sheryl Jacobs, seconded by
Allen Belot to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried.
J.E. Dunn Construction, ACI Boland Architects, P1 Group Recognition
Skanda presented a slide presentation on the phases of the construction projects now completed, coming in $50,000 under budget. The representatives of each group were introduced to the Board. John Johnston with J.E. Dunn spoke to the phases of the project and the completion of the phases coming together. He thanked the Facilities Committee of the Board for selecting J.E. Dunn and for the guidance received throughout the project.
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Mike Boland with ACI Boland stated that LMH had great people to work with and appreciated the cooperation received while combining patient care and construction.
Smitty Belcher with P1 Group stated that the local presence on the project was very important.
Joe Flannery thanked the groups for their work in getting the project completed with little interruption of patient care.
Medical Executive Committee Recommendations
Dr. Scott Solcher presented the Medical Executive Committee’s recommendations to the Board for approval.
MEDICAL STAFF – New Appointments:
David P. Breyer, M.D. – (Active Staff, Anesthesia/Pain Management) – Appointment effective 3/26/09 through 6/30/10 with privileges as requested. There is to be a Provisional period of his new appointment with assignment to the Department of Anesthesia.
Kye Evans, D.O. – (Active Staff, Emergency Medicine) – Appointment effective 4/01/09 through 12/31/2010 with privileges as requested. There is to be a Provisional period of his new appointment with assignment to the Department of Emergency Medicine.
ALLIED HEALTH STAFF – New Appointments:
Patricia Hohman, ARNP – (Allied Health Professional, sponsor: Lawrence Hospitalist Physicians)
Appointment for Ms. Hohman effective 3/26/09 through 6/30/10. There will be a Provisional period during this initial period of appointment.
STATUS, PRIVILEGE or other CHANGES:
Jessica Benedict, Dental Assistant (Sponsor: Lawrence Oral Surgery) – Withdrawal of sponsorship/resignation.
Richard May, M.D. – (Active Staff, Family Practice) – Dr. May is no longer affiliated with Lawrence Family Practice (effective 3/1/09).
Sally McGee, ARNP – (Allied Health Professional) formally sponsored by Cardiovascular Consultants will now be sponsored by Dr. Eston Schwartz (effective 1/2/09). The scope of Ms. McGee’s duties will be revised as protocols and procedures regarding the management of the Anticoagulation Clinic are developed.
MOTION: made by Allen Belot, seconded by
Judy Keller to approve the Medical Executive
Committee’s recommendations. Motion carried
CEO Comments
Gene Meyer reported on the following:
· LMH has its first two postgraduate Pharmacy Residents. The program will begin July, 2009.
· Negotiations are proceeding with contracts for oncology physicians. Dr. Stein has signed and now negotiating with Dr. Soule.
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· Analysis on our aging workforce shows average age in 2002 was 46 and now at LMH the average age is 41 & not a lot of open positions for new graduates. 2008 shows LMH had minimal turnover which is a testament to our organization.
· The Anticoagulation Clinic will open April 1.
· The installation of the digital mammo equipment at LMH South is going well. This equipment is also being installed at LMH West with installation to start in April.
· Gene Meyer is serving on the AHA Regional Policy Board and reported on those activities in health care being affected by the economy. There is a lot going on in the health care industry.
Old Business
a) Physician Recruiting – Dr. Sherri Vaughn reported that there is some interest from two Gastroenterology physicians to open a satellite office to cover the needs in Lawrence. They would staff the office with a nurse practitioner during the day and procedures would be performed at LMH South.
b) Surgical Department Move – Dana Hale stated that it was a privilege to be allowed to work with a great construction crew and continue to provide patient care. The move to the Surgical Department, with the expertise of all departments in pulling everything together, went very smooth. Dr. Praeger was asked about the new surgery area and he stated “all wonderful”.
c) The Commonwealth Fund Quality Report – Karen Shumate reviewed the information from the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation based out of New York, whose mission is to promote a high performing health care system. Their focus in on society’s most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, minority Americans, young children and elderly adults. Lawrence Memorial Hospital was at the top of the list for region in overall quality.
New Business
a) Emergency Department Security Issues – Jeff Novorr reported on hospital security and level of security personnel. There are three on site from 8 – 12 and from 12 – 8 there are two. Cameras are installed for monitoring activity. Mr. Novorr reported on two incidents of violence of attack on staff in the Emergency Department having to call the Lawrence Police. One security guard is being placed at the entrance as after 9:00 pm this is the only entrance available for entering the hospital. Mr. Novorr reported on the new badge system allowing entrance to the hospital and records who and what time the individual entered the building. If a card is lost or stolen, they can deactivate immediately and replace.
b) Parking Changes – Jeff Novorr had a map for the Board to review on the changes in parking. A lot will be designated for the medical staff and the staff will be given yellow plastic tags for admission to the yellow permit parking area.
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Announcements
a) Community Relations Committee meeting will be April 3 at 12:30 p.m.
b) April 15 is Green Initiative Kick-Off. This is recycling & environment issues. This event will be held in the atrium that the Board can attend after their meeting.
c) The June 17 Board meeting will be dedicated to Strategic Planning.
Executive Session
MOTION: made by Judy Keller, seconded by
Donna Osness that the Board 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, 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 Judy Keller, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to extend the Executive Session
to 11:20 a.m. Motion carried.
MOTION: made by Donna Osness, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to leave Executive Session. Motion
carried.
The regular meeting convened at 11:22 a.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Verdell Taylor
Secretary