1994-08-10 Regular Meeting PI=CE V
SEP 3 a 1994
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ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
August 10, 1994
BOARD PRESENT: Betty Springhill, Wayne Stevens, Alan Austerman,
Kevin Creelman, Judy Trousil
EXCUSED: Gretchen Saupe, Gil Bane, Loren Halter, John Shank
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STAFF PRESENT: Pam Foreman, Mary Munk, Pat Till, Ann Wagoner, Stan
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OTHERS PRESENT:
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion made and seconded to accept the agenda.
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APPEARANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Pat Till, Registered Dietician, and Ann Wagoner, Dietary Department
supervisor, briefed the Board on recent changes in the Dietary
Department. The most significant change was a complete ovt of the
Hospital menus. The new menus will be in effect beginning August 15,
and Pat and Ann have high expectations of its positive effects. The new
menus incorporate healthier substitutions and an improved response to
patient, resident, and staff food preferences. Additionally, the menus
streamline work hours and decrease preparation time. The menus are
expected to greptly increase department efficiency and improve customer
service.
Pat informed the Board that she will hold a cholesterol seminar during
National Cholesterol Education month in September. Also, the Hospital
is starting work on the 11 5 a Day" program, which encourages people to
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eat at least five fruits and vegetables per day. This program will take
-place from September 11 -17.
Pat noted an increase in her outpatient consultations, and is
investigating reimbursement possibilities for those services. She is
also looking into Medicaid issues.
Ann informed the Board that the Dietary department is currently
preparing for an inspection. Morale among employees is high, and much
effort is going into additional training for the staff.
MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 13 1994
MOTION made and seconded to accept the July 13, 1994 minutes.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PR Committee t Pam Foreman briefed the Board on the last PR Committee
meeting. August is a slow month for publicity, but September holds many
public relations opportunities 1 KIH /CC. September is "Women in
Medicine" month, as well as cilianuial Services, Housekeeping, and
Environmental Services month. Upcoming Lifeline articles will feature
these occasions, and spotlight the contributions of Hospital employees
in these areas. Additionally, the move of the Admin. House will be
covered, as well as Care Center events and recent Dietary department
improvements.
Finance Committee No Finance Committee was held during August, but
Mary Munk gave an overview of the Hospital's financial performance for
FY 1994. The Hospital had a net gain of $5,821 for FY 1994. Ms. Munk
informed the Board that the audit has been completed, but the Hospital
has not yet received the final report.
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OLD BUSINESS
s A. Need for Additional Finance Committee Member. Wayne Stevens
volunteered to fill the position vacated by Ben Ardinger. The Board
accepted his offer.
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j NEW BUSINESS
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A. HDI - Joint Board Meeting. Ms. Trousil reminded the Board of the
joint dinner meeting for the Foundation and Advisory Boards on August
11, during which Mike Johns of HDI will present the final results of the
feasibility study. Ms. Springhill urged the Board to attend.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Myers was unable to attend the Board meeting due to his
participation in the American Hospital Association convention in Dallas
this week. The Administrator's Report was distributed to Board members
in their meeting packets.
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BOARD AND AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Ms. Springhill again asked that the paintings from the Lamme estate
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rather than wait for its completion. She asked Stan Thompson to brief
her on the whereabouts of the paintings and the Alut bottle received
from the estate.
Mr. Austerman commented that another T -Group meeting should be held
soon, as he felt more frequent meetings were conducive to establishing
trust and opening the door to discussion and resolution of difficult
local health care issues. Dr. Creelman questioned the value of another
such meeting, and felt the "tough questions" were skirted at the last
meeting. Mr. Stevens suggested that having some specific goal and a
plan of action in mind before another T -Group meeting might produce
better results. Ms. Springhill asked that this issue be placed on the
agenda for the next Board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Recorded by Donna Milan.
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Ap oved, Advisory Board Aecretary
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