LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES

January 20, 2010

Present:           Joe Flannery                Gene Meyer                            Jeff Novorr

                        Judy Keller                  Simon Scholtz                         Jane Maskus

                        Chuck Heath               Dana Hale                               Kathy Clausing-Willis

                        Verdell Taylor             Karen Shumate                       Janice Early-Weas      

                        Sheryl Jacobs              Deborah Thompson                 Scott Solcher, MD

                        Allen Belot                  Sheryle D’Amico                    Andy Ramirez

                        Dan Lambert               Sherri Vaughn, MD

Absent:            Donna Osness (excused)

Others present:   Kerrey Britt, Journal-World Reporter, Mark Praeger, MD & Audrey Bishop

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 Judy Keller, seconded by

            Sheryl Jacobs to approve the agenda as written.

            Motion carried.

Presentation of Resolution to Dr. Mark Praeger

Joe Flannery read the resolution and then presented it to Dr. Praeger for his years of dedicated service to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and to the community. 

Audrey Bishop was introduced as the new Practice Director for the two newly merged general surgery practices. Since their opening on January 4, they have seen 700 patients.

Consent Agenda

a) Approval of December 16, 2009 Board of Trustee Minutes

b) Finance Committee Minutes

c) Community Relations Committee Report

MOTION: made by Dan Lambert, seconded by

Judy Keller to approve the Consent Agenda.

Motion carried.

Medical Executive Committee Recommendations

Dr. Scott Solcher presented the MEC recommendations for Board approval.

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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL and LMH EMPLOYEE – New Appointments:

Christopher Scott Roberts, CRNA – (AHP, sponsor: Lawrence Anaesthesia, PA) Initial appointment period to extend from 1/20/10 through 12/31/11.

MEDICAL STAFF – New Appointments:

Harold D. Wallin, Jr., DDS – (TBD, Surgery Department) Initial appointment period to extend from 1/20/10 through 6/30/11.

PRIVILEGE CHANGES AND RESIGNATIONS:

James Smith, M.D. – (Active Staff, Surgery) Resignation accepted effective 12/11/09.

MOTION: made by Allen Belot, seconded by

Sheryl Jacobs to approve the Medical Executive

Committee’s recommendations as presented.

Motion carried.

CEO Comments

Gene Meyer reported on the following:

• Dr. Michelle Affield is completing her fellowship and will join LMH in November 2010 in oncology.
• Gene Meyer and Janice Early-Weas met Saturday with representatives of the Pinckney Neighborhood group and the Woody family. Parking which is still an issue was discussed and preparation for the future.  Mr. Meyer updated the group as to changes taking place at LMH. The main concern of the Woody family is that proper recognition of Mr. Woody would occur and that is in the plans.  LMH continues to work with the City and the Parks & Recreation Department

Old Business

a) Recruitment Update – Dr. Sherri Vaughn reported  on the following

a. Dr. Charles Brooks, Gastroenterologist, started at LMH on January 11 and of the 14 days vacant on the call schedule, he filled all of the spaces.   He has been well received. 

b. Two vascular surgeons are interested and now being interviewed.

b) Strategic Plan for 2010 – Jeff Novorr gave an update on the 2010 Strategic Plan and working to refine the plan which will focus on areas critical to the hospital’s success that align well with our mission.

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c) JCAHO Preparations – Karen Shumate reported that it is LMH’s goal to remain prepared and compliant at all times.   JCAHO is expected to visit LMH soon and without notice.  Board members were asked about their availability for a short notice in order to attend the first morning organizational leadership meeting.   The Board members were asked to let Joe Flannery know if they want to be called.

d) Health Reform Information – Gene Meyer included information received from the American Hospital Association regarding Health Care Reform Legislation Key Issues updated 1/12/10 for the Board to review.

New Business

a) Care Navigation Position – Karen Shumate reported on a new position and establishing a new Care Navigation Program.  LMH wants to extend services beyond the walls and  focus on vulnerable patients who are either uninsured, underinsured or who lack social structure at home for providing referrals to resources such as transportation or medications.  Those presenting in the emergency department often will be screened as to services that could be recommended to help them.  This program will begin with a half-time employee which will be funded initially by the LMH Endowment Association.

b) Hospitalist Changes – Jeff Novorr announced that Dr. Vance Burns has resigned for another position and Dr. Trang Ho, who is completing her KU residency, will be joining the group in July.

Announcements

a) LMH Endowment Association 40^th Annual Meeting, January 21, 2010 at 4:30 pm at Oread.

b) Cardiovascular Specialists of Lawrence Open House, February 24, 2010 at 4:30 pm.

c) Community Relations Committee meeting, February 26, 2010, 7:30 – 8:30 am.

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,                    

VP/Clinical Services, VP/Medical Affairs and Chief

of Staff.   The open meeting to resume in this room

at 11:00 a.m.  Motion carried.

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            MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

            Sheryl Jacobs to extend the Executive Session

            to 11:15 am.  Motion carried.

            MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

            Sheryl Jacobs to extend Executive Session

            to 11:20 a.m.   Motion carried.

            MOTION made by Chuck Heath, seconded by

            Sheryl Jacobs to leave Executive Session.

            Motion carried.

The regular meeting convened at 11:25 am.

Adjournment

There being no further business for discussion, the meeting adjourned.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Verdell Taylor

                                                                        Secretary