1994-07-13 Regular Meeting RECEW"D
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July 13, 1994
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BOARD PRESENT Betty Springhill, Wayne Stevens, Alan Austerman,
Kevin Creelman, John Shank, Judy Trousil
EXCUSED Gretchen Saupe, Gil Bane, Loren Halter
STAFF PRESENT Ed Myers, Pam Foreman, Mary Munk, Kate Kitzgerald,
Terri Fachko, Jim Greer
OTHERS PRESENT:
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
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ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion made and seconded to accept the agenda.
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APPEARANCES AND CON WUNICATIONS
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Jim Greer, Operating Room Manager, updated the Board on recent Operating
Room and Surgery developments. The department currently had 4
employees, and a total of 3 FTEs. Surgical procedures are falling
somewhat, but OR time has increased because the length of procedures is
getting longer. Jim stressed that the time spent in surgery, not the
number of surgeries, determines the department's revenue.
Dr. Killebrew is now performing between 4 -8 outpatient surgeries each
month. `1'friere is also more variety in the types of laparaccopic:
procedures performed. Dr. Foody has branched into hernia repair, and
has performed 10 of these surgeries so far. There is also an increase
in flexible fiberoscopy.
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The only new equipment purchased this year for surgery is a colonoscope.
Jim noted that the OR has no critical equipment needs at present. He
also has been working on the building plans for the new OR, which will
be a much bigger facility.
Jim informed the Board that surgery is available at the Hospital Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. He also pointed out that two staff
members are always on call for emergencies. Additionally, Surgery staff
perform all sterile processing duties for the Hospital.
Terri Fachko, Hospital Social Worker, updated the Board on Social
Services department happenings. Terri works independently and spends 24
hours per week serving the Hospital. Her work focuses primarily on the
Care Center, where she spends about 75% of her time. The other 25% is
devoted to Acute patients. Her largest current project is making sure
people are Medicaid eligible before admitting them to the Care Center.
Terri informed the Board of a recent admission to the Care Center,
bringing the total residents to 14. One male bed is currently
available. Terri discussed the recent increase in admission inquiries
from Coast Guard families interested in bringing a family member to the
Care Center.
The Family Council has recently been reinstated, and will be held
quarterly. The Family Council invites residents' family members to
attend and discuss their relatives' care.
Terri also briefed the Board on the Family Residents' Survey results.
The survey was completed at the end of last year, with very positive
responses.
MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 8 1994
MOTION made and seconded to accept the June 8, 1994, minutes.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PR Committee Pam Foreman briefed the Board on the upcoming KIH /CC
employee picnic, and invited the Board members to attend. Pam noted
that Lifeline articles will be based on calendar events, such as
National Safety Week, etc. Dr. Creelman suggested that visiting medical
students to area clinics be featured in a future Lifeline article.
OLD BUSINESS
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A. Future Meeting Plans. Mr. Myers informed the Board that the Admin..
House was in the process of being sold by the Borough, and therefore,
the Board would need to decide on another future meeting location. The
r Board discussed various options, and decided to hold future meetings in
the Hospital Cafet
NEW BUSINESS
A. Medical Staff Appointments. Mr. Myers presented to the Board
applications for Hospital privileges for Carol Yakish, Allied Health
Counselor, and Robert S. Swift, M.D., Anesthesiologist. Ms. Yakish has
requested consulting privileges, anH nr-. PTherts has requested courtesy
privileges.
MOTION MADE: Mr. Stevens moved that the Board recommend
forwarding these applications to LHS for review and
approval.
SECONDED BY: Dr. Creelman.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Steve Orr visit. Mr. Myers informed the Board that Steve Orr, LHS
Chief Executive Officer, will be visiting KIH /CC on Tuesday, August 2nd.
The Board decided to scit up a luncheon to give the Board an opportunity
to meet Mr. Orr.
C. Recognition for Ben Ardinger. The Board discussed ways to express
their appreciation to Mr. Ardinger for his years of service on the
Board. After discussion, the Board decided tc) have a plaque made and
present it to him at a luncheon or dinner, and invite the local press to
cover the event. Ms. Springhill will confirm when Mr. Ardinger will be
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in town during the month of August. If he is in town on August 2nd, the
Board will invite him to the Steve Orr luncheon.
D. "Future Is" Video. Mr. Myers showed a video produced by LHS which
discusses the upcoming changes in health care.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
fuller Trust. A settlement conference is scheduled for September 28th
in Anchorage. The Hospital will hold a strategy session prior to the
conference. Mr. Myers expects the matter to go to court in November.
He noted that the main issue to address is whether the Hospital is
willing to fund from its trust for the other beneficiaries.
Lamme Estate. The Hospital received the paintings from the Lamme
estate. Included was a rare Alut bottle valued at $1,500. The Board
discussed what to do with the paintings and the bottle until the new
facility is completed, but did not vote on any definite disposition.
Mr. Myers also mentioned that $1,000 had been expended to fix up the
condo and prepare it for sale. He estimates the sales price of the
-6ndo to be approximately $77,000.
Security. Mr. Myers brief ed the Board on the Hospital's security
situation, citing recent occurrences involving removal of weapons from
patients and a death threat made to a Business office employee. The
Board discussed how to make KIH/CC employees feel safer at work. Mr.
Stevens remarked that the Hospital should examine all options before
hiring security staff, and suggested a proposal bid process to contain
costs. Mr. Myers noted that the Hospital has no immediate plans to hire
a security staff.
BOARD AND AUDIENCE COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Recorded by Donna Milan.
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, 7C(f, Adv'lsor Board Secretary
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