LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 24, 2010
Present: Joe Flannery Gene Meyer Kathy Clausing-Willis
Judy Keller Simon Scholtz Janice Early-Weas
Chuck Heath Karen Shumate Scott Solcher, MD
Verdell Taylor Dana Hale Andy Ramirez
Donna Osness Deborah Thompson
Sheryl Jacobs Sheryle D’Amico
Allen Belot Jeff Novorr
Dan Lambert Sherri Vaughn, MD
Greg Schnose, MD Jane Maskus
Others present: Karrey Britt, Journal-World reporter; Jessica Wright & Jan Breithaupt
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Joe Flannery, Chairperson.
Welcome Dr. Greg Schnose
Dr. Schnose was welcomed as a new Board member and gave a short report on his background.
Approval of Agenda
The Agenda was presented for approval.
MOTION: made by Dan Lambert, seconded by
Donna Osness to approve the Agenda as presented.
Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
a) Approval of February 17, 2010 Board of Trustee Minutes
b) Finance Committee Minutes – February, 2010 Financials
c) Community Relations Committee Report
MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. Motion carried.
Medical Executive Committee Recommendations
Dr. Solcher presented the following recommendations for approval:
MEDICAL STAFF – New Appointments:
C. David Rios, MD – (Active-Admitting, Cardiology) Initial appointment period to extend from 3/24/10 through 6/30/11.
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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL – New Appointments:
Andrea Moskaw, Dental Assistant – (Allied Health Professional, sponsor: Dr. Gaus) Initial appointment period to extend from 3/24/10 through 6/30/11.
PRIVILEGE CHANGES AND RESIGNATIONS:
Scott Gard , MD – (Active Staff, Vascular Surgery) – Resignation effective 3/1/10
Cory Sise, MD – (Consulting Staff, Nephrology) – Resignation effective 2/1/10
William Lange Perdue, II, MD – (Courtesy, General Surgery) – Resignation effective 2/24/10
Timothy Kalkman, PA – (LMH Employee; Emergency Department) – Resignation effective 1/31/10
CONCLUSION OF PROVISIONAL PERIOD THROUGH FPPE:
Dr. Karen Evans, Shane Alford, PA, Dr.
Charles Brooks, Ursula Davis, Dental Assistant,
Dr. Roger Dreiling (for addition of “Interpretation of Cardiac Nuclear
Studies”) and Dr. Tapas Ghose.
MOTION: made by Allen Belot, seconded by
Judy Keller to approve the Medical Executive
Committee’s recommendations. Motion carried.
CEO Comments
Gene Meyer spoke to Health Care Reform and the changes in the industry for physicians and hospitals. He felt positive regarding providing coverage for the uninsured. The hospital getting more paying patients would be good. There was a concern for the number of people qualifying for insurance and effect at the primary care physician level. The real concern is reimbursement to hospitals and physicians.
Strategic Plan Review
Gene Meyer reviewed the 2010 Strategic Plan and updated each of the pillars. This will be a monthly report to the Board.
Old Business
a) CPOE Go-Live Update – Jane Maskus and Jessica Wright reported on the activities of the go-live at 5:30 a.m. on March 23. There were 350 plans developed for physicians and on March 23 there were no system issues reported. A meeting was being held with physicians and clinical leaders to review the system and what improvements need to be made. Cerner has been available 24 hours for support and will be in-house for the next 7 days for any support needed.
b) Nuclear Medicine Volume Increased – Karen Shumate reviewed a graph as to the increase in volumes. Ms. Shumate also related to the aging equipment and getting estimates for replacement. She will bring information as to short-term & long-term costs, which will involve construction costs, along with life span of equipment to the Board at a later date.
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c) LMH Associate Turnover Report for 2009 – Deborah Thompson reviewed the information from the Kansas City Metro Council’s report showing Lawrence Memorial Hospital at the top as having the lowest turnover.
d) Top 25 Acute Care Hospital Information – This report is for Board information. The report appears in the Kansas City Business Journal. LMH stats were inserted to show LMH as #17 on this list.
New Business
a) Year-end Community Benefit Report for 2009 – Janice Early-Weas reported on the community focused program and services provided to the community. These are programs or activities that address identified community needs and meet at least one of these objectives:
a. Improve Access to Health Services
b. Enhance Community Health
c. Advance Medical Knowledge
d. Demonstrate Charitable Purpose
The community benefits for 2009 totaled more than $7.2 million and impacted the lives of more than 50,000 people throughout the community.
b) 2009 Environment of Care Evaluation – Jeff Novorr reported that this plan is an annual review report and recommended it for Board approval.
MOTION: made by Donna Osness, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to approve the Environment of Care
Evaluation. Motion carried.
Announcements:
a) Hearts of Gold Ball scheduled for May 1, 2010.
Executive Session
MOTION: made by Chuck Heath, seconded by Sheryl Jacobs
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 leave Executive Session.
Motion carried.
The open meeting convened at 11:05 am
Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Verdell Taylor
Secretary