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1990-09-26 Regular MeetingI D3,CR-al KODIAK ISLAND HOSPITAL ADVISORYBOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1990 PRESENT: Ben Ardinger, Jon Hlavinka, M.D., Gretchen Saupe, Wayne Stevens, Betty Springhill, Jeannie Volker, Lorne White; John Salness, Administrator; Keith Vorachek, Accounting Manager; Alanna Montague, Activities Coordinator; Juanita Jones, Care Center. Also present were John Burt, Borough Assembly Candidate, and Cliff Davidson, Legislator. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. Lorne White moved and Wayne Stevens seconded the motion to accept the amended agenda. Motion Carried. APPEARANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS Legislator Cliff Davidson was welcomed by the Board. Mr. Davidson spoke about the proposed bill of Senator Jones which would provide funding to build and/or remodel health facilities in the state and the recent tele- conference in which this bill was discussed. Mr. Davidson stated that he was cautious about the passage of the bill and that emphasis would be on reducing costs in state spending. Assembly candidate John Burt asked what the disposition of the present hospital would be. Mr. Davidson stated that this would be a local decision, though some possibilities might be using the facility as a pioneer home or for public safety uses. Mr. Davidson commended the Board on its efforts to get funding for a new facility. Several board members expressed their encouragement at the bill which Senator Jones has proposed and their concern about Legislator Davidson's seeming unenthusiastic support. Mr. Davidson assured the Board that he is pro -hospital and would be working towards the adoption of the Jones bill. The Board's appreciation of Mr. Davidson's appearance at the meeting was noted. STAFF REPORTS A. Alanna Montague, Activities Director Is in the process of reorganizing department, identifying needs and programs to meet the needs of the ICF residents. She has been coordinating with other state organizations and people. She stated that the Care Center is in need of a wheelchair ac- cessible van. Possibilities of funding such a van were dis- cussed. She stated that she had concern for those seniors in, the community not affiliated with the Senior Citizens program or Advisory Board Meeting September 26, 1990 Page Two the Hospital. It was reported that Pat Branson has been awarded a grant for Adult Day Care in the community. B. Juanita Jones, Director of Care Center Juanita reported that she has noted an increase in professional- ism throughout the hospital and more teamwork stressing the quality of life. There are 15 residents presently at the Care Center. Many departments are working together to increase the quality the residents' lives -- Social Services, Respiratory Therapy, Dietary, Activities and Maintenance. Ms. Saupe shared some of the concerns she had noted at the recent LHS meeting including providing more choices for the residents; being kind, consistent caregivers; allowing more decision making by the residents; having better trained staff; and renaming the posi- tion of aide to resident assistant. The need for developing a volunteer program for the seniors was discussed. Ms. Jones was directed to contact Ann Kalcic of the Auxiliary with ideas. The minutes of the September 12, 1990 Advisory Board Meeting had been distributed to members for review. Wayne Stevens moved and Lorne White seconded that the minutes be approved. Motion Carried. The minutes of the September 19, 1990 Finance Meeting were moved to be accepted by Ben Ardinger and seconded by Gretchen Saupe. Motion Carried. The minutes of the September 20, 1990 Quality Assurance Committee were moved to be accepted by Wayne Stevens and seconded by Lorne White. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS A. October 10, 1990 Advisory Board Meeting Mr. Salness stated that he would not be available to meet with the Advisory Board at the regularly scheduled October 10th meeting. It was decided that the Board would meet on October 4 at 7:00 p.m. It was noted that there will be a joint work session with the Borough on October 5 at 9:00 p.m. Advisory Board Meeting September 26, 1990 Page Three B. October 23, 1990 Meeting The Advisory Board will be receiving an initiation from Mrs. Cater to attend the October 23, 1990 meeting with Dr. Ness, the Borough Assem- bly, the Mental Health Advisory Board, and the Alliance for the Men- tally Ill Board to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the offices of LeDoux and LeDoux. C. "Fact Sheet" of Need for New Hospital A draft of the proposed "fact sheet of need" for the new hospital was distributed and discussed. Wayne Stevens moved that the Advisory Board direct Mr. Salness to compose a one page fact sheet addressing Mr. Ardinger's concerns. Lorne White seconded the motion. Motion Carried. OLD BUSINESS A. Contract with Jackson & Coker Mr. Salness stated the contract with Jackson and Coker for the re- cruitment of a surgeon had been signed and would be mailed shortly. B. Computer Consultant Mr. Salness stated that he would be meeting with Perry Page of KIB on September 27, 1990 to discuss computer needs. Mr. Salness stated that he is obtaining information from LHS and LHHS regarding computer systems used by their facilities. He noted that the software language used by KIB is not compatible with KIH's needs. C. oil spill Cleanup The Oil Spill Cleanup will be discussed at the joint work session scheduled for October 4 with the Borough. ADAIM STRATOR'S REPORT A. Fire Marshal Report Update Mr. Salness sought the Advisory Board's approval to proceed with his proposed plan to remediate the citations of the Fire Marshal. He stated that he will bring back cost estimates to the Advisory Board. Advisory Board Meeting September 26, 1990 Page Four Wayne Stevens moved that Mr. Salness be given the Advisory Board's approval to proceed with his proposed plan to remediate the citations of the Fire Marshal. Lorne White seconded the motion. Motion Car- ried. B. Funding Feasibility Update Mr. Salness reported that the appointments to meet with corporations for the Fund Feasibility Study were in the process of being set up. Jackson & Associates will be meeting with Kodiak firms the week of October 15th, Anchorage and Seattle firms the week of October 22. Jackson & Associates should have their final report to the Board by the end of November. C. Contract Negotiations with KAVA The Hospital is still working on this contract. The first contract presented by KANA is unacceptable because of hiring restrictions. Mr. Salness will request a copy of the contract between the Fairbanks hospital and their native corporation. D. Meeting of 9/21/90 Regarding Hospital Construction Previously discussed. E. Tom Mingen at KIH, 9/28/90 Lorne White, Betty Springhill and Ben Ardinger indicated that they would be available to meet with Mr. Mingen for lunch. Ms. Saupe asked about the feasibility of placing a storage site at the new facility rather than renting a facility. Several problems exist with this option, including security concerns, and a lack of electricity and heat. Mr. Ardinger stated that he had noted the omission of the Executive Session on the past several agendas. It will be put on future agendas. Mr. Stevens stated that he will be attending the upcoming statewide Chamber of Commerce conference. There will be a paper presented at that conference on the need for healthcare facilities in order to gain statewide support from the Chamber and for healthcare to be put on the Chamber's legislative agenda. Mr. White asked about the status of the solarium. Mr. Salness stated that Ray Camardello has the drawings and the process is now in the hands of KIB.• Advisory Board Meeting September 25, 1990 Page Five Mr. Ardinger asked what the topics of discussion would be at the joint work session with KIB on October 4. Mr. Salness stated that they would be the oil spill, the computer, the C/T scan building, storage facilities, and KIB's proposal to administer KIH's finances. Ms. Springhill asked about the status of June Kenyon. Mr. Salness stated that at present, it appeared that her last day would be October 15 as she was going into private practice. Cena Harmon will be filling in until we are able to recruit a full-time P.T. Mr. Salness stated that he is still negotiating with June Kenyon to retain her on staff. By general consensus the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Recorded by Debra Raper. Betty Springhill, Chairperson Lorne White, Secretary