1989-02-22 Regular MeetingG C,
Advisory Board, 2/22/89 1
KODIAK ISLAND HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1989
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Meeting called to order at 7:04 pin.
PRESENT: Betty Springhill, V. Pres. .9 Acting chairperson; Gretchen
Saupe, Ben Ardinger, Lonnie White, Dr. Johnson (7:09pm); ABSENT:
Wilton White, Chairman; Bill Hogan. Also present: Don Wee and
Kate Fitzgerald.
II. AGENDA: January financials added to New Business. Lonnie
moved to accept; all in favor.
III. COMMUNICATIONS & APPEARANCES: Brian U.rsal, C.A., workittg
with Dr. Johnson introduced himself.
IV. MINUTES of 2/1/89 approved as read.
V. REPORTS
A. QA Meeting: Gretchen reviewed the minuter, of the 2/3/89
meeting with members. She commented about the favorable pt
evaluation summary.
C.�. CII. NEW BUSINESS
Cat Scan: Don Wee had discussed this ehniinnent with the
Finance Committee and Medical Staff. He asb,od the Board to
consider a lease or rent option or eventual purchn--e. Discussion
on need for radiologist. Dr. Johnson stated a Cat Scan can be done
by technicians and tracings can be telefaxed more readily than X-
rays. Approximate cost 1/2 million. Based on on.r facility size,
Don said it would be best to pursue the newest model. Board
concurred with Mr. Wee's request to invP:zAAgate the newest
generation Cat Scan model and return with the pro's & con's.
B. January Financials were reviewed with the Board. Mr. Wee with
through the hospital and care renter income statements.
$165,722.00 was the combined net gain for hospital & home. This
was the 3rd highest month (revenue) in the last tr months.
Next, the January stats were reviewed. DL cession on new
state requirements for a formal Activities Program.
Dr. Johnson complimented Mr. Wee on his orderly financial
report.
C. Nursing Shortage: Kate Fitzgerald, RN, DON -Acute, gave a
report. A present shortage of 6 nurses exists with a shortage Of
9 by this spring predicted. 31 recruitment packets have been sent
out to nurse applicants in response to our advertising. We have
2 traveling nurses coming in March and one permanent recruit. Kate
asked members for any housing referrals for mtrser. irate stated
she has met with the UAA Dean of Nnrs.ing for the 4 year program
and will meet with the dean for the 2 year program to look into
restarting a program here.
Discussion on travelling nur::e.r and affect on employee moral,
and monetary awards for employer^. Betty a-1-1 th? emhlOyee
recognition be put on the next agr-2ncl-n.
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D. Architectural Board/Update: Mr. Woe has riot bePu able to reach
Mr. MacFarland. Betty/asked for a memo when a word is available.
U. Health Insurance Update: Formed a subcommil-ter, per the KIH--
Union agreement, to explore insurance option to reduce rates.
Lonnie said the Assembly suggested adding KIH employee to the
Borough plan. The subcommittee will e:cplore everything R anything.
VIII. BOARD COMMENTS
Betty asked Don for updates on negotiations, radiologist,
litigation, surgery, and senior companion program.
Radiologist: Don will bring any contract hart, to the Board.
According to Dr. Ladyman, a new grad -radiologist expects
$150,000/year.
Negotiations: 3/13-15. Will update at Board meeting, 3/15.
No further updates on litigation.
When the surgeon is away, emergenry coverage from Homer has
been provided. Don will discuss routine relief coverage with Dr.
Alvarez to prevent unexpected or short notices of: .leave Board
agreed.
CSenior Companion Program. Pat Branson is coordinating the
program through the Senior Center.
Kate Brokaw, KIH Pharmacist, recently was awarded the
Pharmacist of the Year from the State Pharmacist ns•-n;iati.ou.
Board discussed letter to the editor from Larr.rel Peterson and
the problem addressed --noise. Mr. Wee will write a .letter of
apology. Carpet for hallways and nurses'station was recommended
by members.
MOTION: Dr. Johnson moved to authorize don to response to the
letter written by Laurel Peterson, emphasizing 3 points:
1) Apology; 2) Giving thought to ways to make it quieter
(carpet); 3) Problem will be resolved with new facility. Seconded
by Gretchen Saupe. .ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION PASSED.
Gretchen: Mentioned wanted post,•r ^tyle of ISI'll) for a
doctor with cash offered to finder.
Ben: Suggested wanted poster for nursrs.
Dr. Bob: Tonight's meeting was plvnsnnr.
Betty: Stated nat'l TV stated St.. Foil] fn^.ur•anre being
Investigated by Insurance Commission in Minnesota.
ADJOURNMENT: X8:55 pm
Betty/Spr/inghill
Chairperbon
Recorded by Beth Stohl-Re:tland
ilton White Gretrhet( Saupe, Secretary