Pipestone County Medical Center and Family Clinic
Board Agenda and Minutes
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AGENDAS
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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 1:00 p.m.
PCMC Education Room
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board
FOR ACTION
Approval of Minutes – 06/21/11 Regular Meeting Board
Approval of Board Committee Reports
- Plant Operations Committee
Monthly Financial / Statistical Report Board
FOR INFORMATION
Quality Initiative/Education Nancy Johnson
Avera McKennan Update Curt Hohman
MHA Summer Trustee Conference Report Attendees
ADJOURNMENT
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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 1:00 p.m.
PCMC Education Room
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board
FOR ACTION
Approval of Minutes – 05/17/11 Regular Meeting Board
Approval of Board Committee Reports
- Plant Operations Report Pete Swanson
- Quality Update Report (QAPI) Committee
Monthly Financial / Statistical Report Brad Burris
Medical Staff Appointments / Reappointments Brad Burris
FOR INFORMATION
Quality Initiative/Education Nancy Johnson
Administrator’s Report Brad Burris
Avera McKennan Update Curt Hohman
CLOSED SESSION – Per MN Statutes 13D.05 Subd 3 (a)
CEO Evaluation Curt Hohman
ADJOURNMENT
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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 1:00 p.m.
PCMC Education Room
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board
FOR ACTION
Approval of Minutes – 04/19/11 Regular Meeting Board
Approval of Board Committee Reports
- Plant Operations Pete Swanson
Monthly Financial / Statistical Report Don Kapfer
Capital Request Don Kapfer
FOR INFORMATION
Quality Initiative/Education Nancy Johnson
Administrator’s Report Brad Burris
Avera McKennan Update Curt Hohman
Avera Leadership Conference Report Attendees
ADJOURNMENT
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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, April 19 , 2011 – 1:00 p.m.
PCMC Education Room
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board
FOR ACTION
2010 Audited Financial Report John Wodzinski, Eide Bailly
Approval of Minutes – 03/15/11 Regular Meeting Board
Approval of Board Committee Reports
- Plant Operations Pete Swanson
Monthly Financial / Statistical Report Don Kapfer
Medical Staff Appointments/Reappointments Brad Burris
Radiology Remodel Brad Burris
FOR INFORMATION
Administrator’s Report Brad Burris
Avera McKennan Update Curt Hohman
ADJOURNMENT
Future Meetings:
MHA Summer Trustee Conference – July 8-10, 2011
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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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June 21, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairperson Marvin Tinklenberg. Members present: Marvin Tinklenberg, Jerry Remund, Harold (Butch) Miller, Marge DeRuyter and William (Bill) Johnson. Also present: Brad Burris, CEO; Curt Hohman, Avera McKennan, and Barb DeWilde, Administrative Assistant.
The agenda was amended to add public comments and also reports on the Health Advisory Committee and Home Health/Hospice Committee meetings. Motion by DeRuyter, seconded by Remund to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Tinklenberg recognized Joan Stout who made various comments.
Motion by Remund, seconded by Johnson to approve the Minutes from the May 17, 2011 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Plant Operations – Pete Swanson was in attendance at the meeting and reviewed the items in the report which was included in the board packet. Motion by Miller, seconded by DeRuyter to approve the Plant Operations Report. Motion carried unanimously.
QAPI – Bill Johnson reviewed the report from the June 1, 2011 quality meeting. Motion by Miller, seconded by Remund to approve the report. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial / Statistical Report – Brad Burris reviewed a summary report of the May financial performance and comparison to last year. He also presented a draft of the 2010 final profit/loss for the clinic. Motion by Miller, seconded by Johnson to accept the financial report. Motion carried unanimously.
Medical Staff Appointments / Reappointments – Brad Burris presented the list for approval as recommended by the Active Medical Staff Executive Committee. Motion by Remund, seconded by DeRuyter to approve the medical staff appointments/ reappointments as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
Quality Initiative Education – Nancy Johnson, Director of Quality Initiatives, was in attendance at the meeting to present the monthly board quality education topic. Nancy shared information on two projects through the MN Hospital Association, which the facility is currently participating in; Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI’s) and the MN Event Report System. Nancy explained the highlights of the two projects, how PCMC is participating and answered questions from the Board.
Administrator’s Report – Mr. Burris reported on the Minnesota state budget, radiology remodel, physician update, and the upcoming work session.
Avera McKennan Update – Curt Hohman reported. Information is being gathered from network facilities regarding capital purchases anticipated over the next three to five years, in an effort to identify and coordinate group purchases of larger capital items.
Harold (Butch) Miller commented on the Health Advisory Committee and the Home Health/Hospice Advisory Committee meetings which he attended.
CEO Evaluation – Motion by Miller, seconded by DeRuyter to close the meeting to discuss the annual performance evaluation of CEO Brad Burris. Motion carried unanimously. Present: Board Members Tinklenberg, Remund, DeRuyter, Miller and Johnson, and Curt Hohman, Avera McKennan. Meeting closed at 2:06 p.m. Motion by Remund, seconded by Johnson to open the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting opened at 3:05 p.m. Recommendation by Curt Hohman to approve the CEO performance evaluation and grant a 2% increase in the CEO base pay, with all other benefits remaining the same. Motion by Miller, seconded by DeRuyter to approve the recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by DeRuyter, seconded by Remund to adjourn the meeting at 3:08 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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May 17, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairperson Marvin Tinklenberg. Members present: Marvin Tinklenberg, Jerry Remund, William Johnson, Harold (Butch) Miller, and Marge DeRuyter. Also present: Brad Burris, CEO; Don Kapfer, CFO; Curt Hohman, Avera McKennan; and Barb DeWilde, Administrative Assistant.
Motion by J. Remund; seconded by M. DeRuyter to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by M. DeRuyter; seconded by W. Johnson to approve the Minutes from the April 19, 2011 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Plant Operations Report – Pete Swanson was in attendance at the meeting and reviewed the report. Motion by H. Miller; seconded by J. Remund to approve the Plant Operations Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial / Statistical Report – Don Kapfer, CFO, reviewed the monthly financial report and explained the variances. Mr. Kapfer also reviewed the updated charity care statistics for the first four months of the year Motion by J. Remund; seconded by H. Miller to accept the financial/statistical report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Capital Request – Don Kapfer, CFO, reviewed the quotes and related information for acquisition of new surgery monitors. Quotes were received from Drager and Spacelabs. Mr. Kapfer recommended purchase of three of the Drager monitors at a total cost of $35,256. Motion by H. Miller; seconded by J. Remund to approve the purchase of the Drager monitors as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
Quality Initiative / Education – Nancy Johnson, Director of Quality Initiatives, was in attendance at the meeting to present the monthly quality initiative/education. Nancy presented information on two specific quality projects:
- Birth Registry – Staff from PCMC were recognized by the MN Department of Human Services for quality improvement in the birth registry process.
- Project RED – Re-Engineering Patient Discharge, a project designed to improve the patient discharge process, expected to begin in July 2011.
Nancy explained the two projects and answered questions from the Board.
Administrator’s Report – Brad reported on the Minnesota State Budget, Building Space, Physician Update, and reviewed a handout on Healthcare Reform.
Avera McKennan Update – Curt Hohman gave an update on clinic topics.
Avera Leadership Conference – Marv Tinklenberg and Brad Burris shared information from the Avera Leadership Conference which they recently attended.
With no further business, motion by H. Miller; seconded by M. DeRuyter to adjourn the meeting at 2:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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April 19, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairperson Marvin Tinklenberg. Members present: Marvin Tinklenberg, Jerry Remund, William Johnson, Harold (Butch) Miller and Marge DeRuyter. Also present: Brad Burris, CEO; Don Kapfer, CFO; Curt Hohman, Avera McKennan; and Barb DeWilde, Administrative Assistant.
Motion by H. Miller, seconded by J. Remund to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2010 Audited Financial Report – John Wodzinski, a partner with Eide Bailly, LLP, was in attendance at the meeting to review the 2010 Audited Financial Report. Introductions were given for the benefit of Mr. Wodzinski. Mr. Wodzinski reviewed the report and explained the highlights. He answered questions from the Board. Motion by W. Johnson, seconded by M. DeRuyter to accept the Audited Financial Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wodzinski was excused from the meeting.
Motion by H. Miller, seconded by J. Remund to approve the Minutes from the March 15, 2011 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Plant Operations – Pete Swanson was in attendance at the meeting to review the Plant Operations Report. Motion by M. DeRuyter, seconded by H. Miller to approve the report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial / Statistical Report – Don Kapfer, CFO, reviewed the monthly financial report and explained the variances, noting that March was a very good month with gross revenue above budget and volumes up accordingly. Motion by H. Miller, seconded by J. Remund to accept the financial report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Medical Staff Appointments/Reappointments - Brad Burris presented the list for approval, as recommended by the Active Medical Staff Executive Committee. Motion by H. Miller, seconded by W. Johnson to approve the medical staff appointments and reappointments as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
Radiology Remodel – Brad Burris reviewed the plan for the radiology remodel. The estimated cost of renovation is $391,000; with an estimated construction time of six months, once construction begins. The first phase will be to renovate the space vacated by the hospital business office, relocating women’s services to this area, including mammography, dexascan and ultrasound. The next phase will be to update the current radiology area to include a waiting area within the department, and other changes. There is one final radiology room in which the equipment needs to be upgraded to digital; pricing is currently being obtained. Motion by J. Remund, seconded by W. Johnson to approve moving forward with the project. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrator’s Report – Brad Burris reported on several items, including EMR, physician update, planning work session, and information from the Minnesota Hospital Association. Mr. Burris also shared with the board the results of the MDH Home Health Survey on March 10, 2011; there were no deficiencies.
Avera McKennan Update – Curt Hohman commented on the upcoming Avera Leadership Conference and the EMR finalized cost.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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March 15, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairperson Marvin Tinklenberg. Members present: Marvin Tinklenberg, Jerry Remund, Harold (Butch) Miller and William (Bill) Johnson. Also present: Brad Burris, CEO; Don Kapfer, CFO; Curt Hohman, Avera McKennan; and Barb DeWilde, Administrative Assistant. Board member Marge DeRuyter was absent.
Motion made by H. Miller, seconded by J. Remund to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by J. Remund, seconded by W. Johnson to approve the Minutes from February 15, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
Plant Operations – Pete Swanson, Facility Services Manager, was in attendance at the meeting to review the Plant Operations Report. Motion made by H. Miller, seconded by J. Remund to approve the Plant Operations Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial / Statistical Report – Don Kapfer, CFO, reviewed the monthly financial and statistical report and explained the variances. Mr. Kapfer also commented on the recently completed 2010 financial audit, an anticipated audit of the 2009 Medicare Cost Report, and submission of the 2010 Cost Report information. Motion made by J. Remund, seconded by H. Miller to accept the financial / statistical report. Motion carried unanimously.
Quality Initiative / Board Education – Nancy Johnson, Director of Quality Initiatives, presented the monthly quality education topic; Best Practice Summary for Quality Assessment Performance Improvement. Through collaboration with Medisota consortium hospitals, the quality leaders from the various hospitals came up with ten best practices applicable throughout all facilities. Nancy reviewed the ten best practice initiatives and outlined the short-term and long-term goals of these quality initiatives as determined by the quality leaders.
Administrator’s Report – Brad Burris reported on the State of Minnesota budget issues, building space, a planning work session and board education opportunities. He distributed a handout showing the Governor’s proposed MA surcharge increase and negative effect to PCMC. Mr. Burris also commented on information received at a Minnesota Hospital Association meeting he attended last week.
Avera McKennan Update – Curt Hohman commented on information from the Avera Rural Leadership Conference.
Upcoming dates were noted: Hospice Benefit on April 1st and the MHA Trustee Conference on July 8-10, 2011.
With no further business, motion made by J. Remund, seconded by H. Miller to adjourn the meeting at 1:56 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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February 15, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairperson Marvin Tinklenberg. Members present: Marvin Tinklenberg, Harold (Butch) Miller, Jerry Remund, Marge DeRuyter and William (Bill) Johnson. Also present: Brad Burris, CEO; Don Kapfer, CFO; and Barb DeWilde, Administrative Assistant. Curt Hohman, Avera McKennan was absent.
Motion by H. Miller, seconded by J. Remund to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by J. Remund, seconded by W. Johnson to approve the Minutes from January 18, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
Plant Operations – Pete Swanson, Facility Services Manager, was in attendance at the meeting to review the Plant Operations Report. In addition to reviewing the report, as included in the packet, Pete provided the estimated costs for updating the rooms in the north wing of the Ashton building for relocation of the Business Office. The total estimated cost per room is $1,740.60 for a total cost of $13,924.80 to update eight rooms.
Motion by J. Remund, seconded by M. DeRuyter to approve the Plant Operations Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Utilization Management Plan – Nancy Johnson was in attendance at the meeting to present the Utilization Management Plan. This plan, which outlines the facility’s appropriate use of resources, quality assessment and efficiency processes, needs to be reviewed and approved by the Board annually. Nancy noted that there were no changes from the prior year. Motion by H. Miller, seconded by M. DeRuyter to approve the Utilization Management Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Quality Initiative - Nancy Johnson, Director of Quality Initiatives, presented the first monthly quality educational session; Quality Initiative Growth. The presentation explained the changes that have occurred since the inception of quality reporting in the facility, the current quality reporting criteria, and the on-going challenge of quality management.
Monthly Financial / Statistical Report – Don Kapfer, CFO, reviewed the monthly financial and statistical report and explained the variances. He noted that implementation of the electronic medical record (EMR) is scheduled for 2012, and will require a significant capital outlay. Eide Bailly will be on-site next week to complete the financial audit. Mr. Kapfer shared information on medical homes, which was a topic of a recent teleconference he attended. Motion by M. DeRuyter, seconded by J. Remund to accept the Financial / Statistical Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Medical Staff Appointments / Reappointments - Brad Burris presented the listing of medical staff appointments and reappointments as approved and recommended by the Medical Staff. Motion by H. Miller, seconded by M. DeRuyter to approve the listing as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Joint Operating Agreement – The Agreement, included in the packet, was jointly prepared by PCMC legal counsel and Avera legal counsel, and reviewed by Jim O’Neill, County Attorney . Brad Burris shared background information and pointed out the highlights of the Agreement. The effective date of the agreement is the date of approval of the clinic as provider-based. After further discussion, motion by H. Miller, seconded by J. Remund to approve the Joint Operating Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrator’s Report – Brad Burris reported on the MediSota Annual Trustee Conference, the Ashton building space and Board Education Opportunities.
MediSota Trustee Conference Report – Harold (Butch) Miller shared information from the MediSota Conference he recently attended.
H. Miller reported on the Hospice and Home Health Advisory Committee meeting.
Avera Rural Leadership Conference Report – Bill Johnson and Marvin Tinklenberg reported.
With no further business, motion by H. Miller, seconded by J. Remund to adjourn the meeting at 2:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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January 18, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Vice Chairperson, Marvin Tinklenberg. Members present: Marvin Tinklenberg, Jerry Remund, Harold (Butch) Miller, Marge DeRuyter and William (Bill) Johnson. Also present: Brad Burris, CEO; Don Kapfer, CFO; Curt Hohman, Avera McKennan, and Barb DeWilde, Administrative Assistant.
The Agenda was amended to add the following items: Nancy Johnson to present the Quality Improvement Plan for approval, the Trustee Conference report for information, and public comments. Motion by J. Remund, seconded by H. Miller to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Vice-Chairman Tinklenberg recognized Joan Stout, who voiced various questions and comments.
Election of Officers
Motion by H. Miller, seconded by M. DeRuyter to nominate Marvin Tinklenberg as Chairman. Hearing no further nominations, motion by H. Miller, seconded by J. Remund to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Marvin Tinklenberg as Chairman. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Tinklenberg presided as Chairperson.
Motion by H. Miller, seconded by M. DeRuyter to nominate Jerry Remund as Vice Chairperson. Hearing no further nominations, motion by H. Miller, seconded by W. Johnson to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Jerry Remund as Vice-Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by J. Remund, seconded by M. DeRuyter to nominate Harold (Butch) Miller as Secretary. Hearing no further nominations, motion by J. Remund, seconded by W. Johnson to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Harold (Butch) Miller as Secretary. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Committee Assignments
Assignments to the Governing Board Committees for 2011 are as follows:
Executive Committee – Marvin Tinklenberg and Jerry Remund (Chair and Vice-Chair)
Labor Relations Committee – Marvin Tinklenberg and Jerry Remund (Chair and Vice-Chair)
Advisory Council Representatives – Harold (Butch) Miller and Marge DeRuyter
Plant Operations – Jerry Remund and Marvin Tinklenberg
Performance Improvement – Marge DeRuyter; Alternate – William (Bill) Johnson
Partners Advisory Council – Marvin Tinklenberg; Alternate – Harold (Butch) Miller
Hospice – Harold (Butch) Miller and William (Bill) Johnson
Motion by J. Remund, seconded by M. DeRuyter to approve the committee assignments. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by H. Miller, seconded by J. Remund to approve the Minutes from December 21, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
Committee Reports
Plant Operations – Pete Swanson was in attendance at the meeting to review the Plant Operations report. Motion by J. Remund, seconded by H. Miller to approve the report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Quality Improvement Report – Nancy Johnson, Director of Quality Initiatives, was in attendance at the meeting to review the 2011 Quality Improvement Plan. Nancy explained the changes that have been made regarding the committee membership and meeting and reporting schedules. A brief report will be presented to the Board each month on various QA topics. Motion by J. Remund, seconded by M. DeRuyter to approve the Quality Improvement Plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Marv Tinklenberg commented briefly on the MHA Trustee Conference he recently attended.
Financial / Statistical Report – Don Kapfer, CFO, reviewed the monthly financial and statistical report and explained the variances. The annual financial audit by Eide Bailly is scheduled for the end of February. Motion by M. DeRuyter, seconded by H. Miller to accept the financial report. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Tinklenberg recognized Dan Delaney, Pipestone County Sheriff, who had a question on a billing to the sheriff’s office. The item will be researched and Mr. Burris will follow-up with Mr. Delaney.
Let the Minutes reflect that Board Member William Johnson presented a letter to the Board disclosing that he is a Director of First Farmers & Merchants National Bank, Luverne, MN, and indicating his interest in the First Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Pipestone, MN as a conflict of interest.
Administrator’s Report – Brad Burris reported on the RN Contract, Ashton Building Space, Patient Visitation Rights, and Board Education Opportunities.
The MHA Summer Trustee Conference is July 8-10 in Alexandria .
Avera McKennan Update – Curt Hohman updated the Board on various Avera McKennan items.
With no further business, motion by H. Miller, seconded by M. DeRuyter to adjourn the meeting at 2:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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December 21, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairperson Jim Keyes. Members present: Jim Keyes, Marvin Tinklenberg, Jerry Remund, Harold (Butch) Miller and Marge DeRuyter. Also present: Brad Burris, CEO; Don Kapfer, CFO; Curt Hohman, Avera McKennan; and Barb DeWilde, Administrative Assistant.
The agenda was amended to recognize two members of the public to speak. Motion by M. Tinklenberg, seconded by J. Remund to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Keyes recognized the members of the public and took questions and comments from them.
Motion by H. Miller, seconded by M. DeRuyter to approve the Minutes from the 11/16/10 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Plant Operations – Pete Swanson was in attendance at the meeting to review the Plant Operations report. Motion by M. Tinklenberg, seconded by J. Remund to approve the Plant Operations Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial / Statistical Report – Don Kapfer, CFO, reviewed the monthly financial and statistical report and explained the variances. Motion by H. Miller, seconded by M. DeRuyter to approve the financial / statistical report. Motion carried unanimously.
Capital Requests – Don Kapfer presented a revised quote for the purchase of the Berchtold surgical table, which was approved last month contingent upon surgeon approval. After receiving board approval on the purchase last month, the surgeons have requested an additional ‘extension’ to the table which will result in an increase of approximately $7,000 from the approved price. The revised quote is $50,749. Motion by J. Remund, seconded by H. Miller to approve the purchase of the surgical table with the extension at the revised price. Motion carried unanimously.
Don Kapfer reviewed the quotes and information on a request for a new hematology analyzer for the lab. Mr. Kapfer recommended purchase of the Beckman Coulter equipment at a cost of $48,000. Motion by H. Miller, seconded by M. Tinklenberg to approve the purchase as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Kapfer also presented information on a new Stryker Surgical Saw System at a cost of $34,793. Motion by J. Remund, seconded by M. Tinklenberg to approve the purchase. Motion carried unanimously.
2011 Budget – The 2011 Budget was presented by Don Kapfer, CFO. Motion by J. Remund, seconded by M. DeRuyter to approve the 2011 Budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Medical Staff Appointments – Brad Burris presented the listing of medical staff appointments and reappointments as approved and recommended by the Medical Staff. Motion by M. Tinklenberg, seconded by H. Miller to approve the listing as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrator’s Report – Brad Burris reported on the RN contract, Ashton Care Center space, PCMC marketing, website update and electronic medical record.
Avera McKennan Update - Curt Hohman provided an update. The Avera Rural Leadership Conference will be held on February 4, 2011.
With no further business, motion by J. Remund, seconded by M. DeRuyter to adjourn the meeting at 2:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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November 16, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairperson Jim Keyes. Members present: Jim Keyes, Marvin Tinklenberg, Jerry Remund, Harold (Butch) Miller, and Marge DeRuyter. Also present: Brad Burris, CEO; Don Kapfer, CFO and Curt Hohman, Avera McKennan.
The agenda was amended to recognize two members of the public to speak; one prior to the Agenda action items; one prior to adjournment. Motion by M. Tinklenberg, seconded by J. Remund to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Keyes recognized the first of two members of the public present at the meeting and took questions and comments from them.
Motion by J. Remund, seconded by H. Miller to approve the Minutes from the 10/19/10 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Plant Operations- Pete Swanson was in attendance at the meeting to review the Plant Operations report. Pete noted that the two parking lot projects are complete and open for staff use. Motion by M. Tinklenberg, seconded by M. DeRuyter to approve the Plant Operations Report. Motion carried unanimously.
QAPI – M. DeRuyter reviewed the report for the committee. Motion by H. Miller, seconded by M. Tinklenberg to approve the QAPI report. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial / Statistical Report- Don Kapfer, CFO, reviewed the monthly financial and statistical report and explained the variances. Motion by M. DeRuyter, seconded by H. Miller to accept the financial / statistical report. Motion carried unanimously.
Capital Purchase- Don Kapfer reviewed the bids received to replace an operating room light and operating room table. Mr. Kapfer recommended purchase of the Berchtold LED E668 Chromophare surgical lights at a cost of $25,978; and the Berchtold OPERON D 820 surgical table at a cost of $43,104. Motion by J. Remund, seconded by M. Tinklenberg to approve the purchase of the Berchtold surgery lights and table, as recommended, contingent upon surgeon approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrator’s Report- Brad Burris reported on the RN contract, Ashton Care Center space, PCMC marketing efforts, medical homes and accountable care organizations.
Avera McKennan Update- Curt Hohman provided an overview of the management agreement between PCMC and Avera McKennan.
Chairman Keyes recognized the second member of the public present at the meeting and took questions and comments from them.
With no further business, a motion was MSC to adjourn the meeting at 2:45 p.m.
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