Jerry Marquart and Dale Dunn took the oath of office upon their appointment to the Board of Trustees.
Upon approval of the June minutes, Dale Shelton asked about the open item from the June meeting to “Consider one-time employee bonus.” Marquart will appoint a committee to review the options and possibly bring a recommendation before the board.
Mrs. Ford reported that the outreach clinics had a busy month with a total of 194 admissions and 31 outpatient surgeries that were contributed to JCMH for the month of June.
Mr. Wilson reported on physician recruitment activity. Having conversations with an ER physician and an OB/GYN. Continuing to search for Internal Medicine physicians, CRNAs and a Psychiatrist.
Mr. King reported that the new emergency generator for the north tower has been delivered and should be wired in and operational by next week.
Fixed Assets from Funded Depreciation and Designated Funds to Funded Depreciation were approved in the amount of $165,726.15.
The board approved the Capital Expenditure Plan for JCMH Home Care as presented by Mrs. Ford.
Mr. Pierce discussed the Patient Care Services Annual Report to include progress made in 2007, state and national outlook, where JCMH currently stands and the goals for 2008. JCMH is currently ahead of the curve in most areas and will continue to focus on raising the bar on quality.
Mr. Graham reviewed the second quarter safety report including fire drills conducted, fire system inspection, new employee orientation and work related injuries.
The board approved the annual review of the Performance Improvement Plan and the Patient Safety Plan with no changes as presented by . King.
King reviewed the first quarter patient safety report. This report has been revised and now includes a portion of the data from the National Patient Safety Goals.
Marquart, Chairman of the Board, announced the following appointments: Corwin Petzold as Vice-Chairman, Lionel Cross as Secretary/Treasurer and PI Council member.
The board approved a resolution for former board member, Ron Lowell, for his outstanding leadership and service to JCMH from December 1995 to June 2008.
The board approved the conflict of interest statement determining there were no conflicts disclosed for the period ending June 30, 2008.
King reported from the Performance Improvement Council meeting that was held on July 1.
Dr. Zakhary, Chief of Staff, reported from the JCMH Medical Staff Executive Committee meeting that was held on July 14. The Board approved requests for privileges, reappointments and one change from active staff to courtesy staff.
Mrs. Davison reported financials for the month of June ended with a net income of $71,973 and a year to date net income of $3,411,944.
Wilson reported that the cancer center is deemed complete and has received a certificate of occupancy. The Elekta linear accelerator has received final approval from the physicist. The facility will be open the first week in September.
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