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KODIIAK ISLAAD HOSPITAL
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April 13, 1994 KODIAK iSLAND 1:30HOUGH,
"LERK'S OFFICE
BOARD PRESENT: Ben Ardinger, Gil Bane, Kevin Creelman, Gretchen
Saupe, John Shank, Betty Springhill, Wayne Stevens
EXCUSED: Alan Austerman, Loren Halter
STAFF PRESENT: Ed Myers, Mary Munk, Claudia Gonzales, Kelley
Phillimeano, Stan Thompson
OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. John Lundblad
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
mot it'll luctut: alld seconded to accept the agenda.
APPEARANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Kelley Phillimeano, Purchasing supervisor, gave a brief overview of her
department. Discussed the equipment purchases recently made. May work
out a sharing arrangement with the Dutch Harbor LHS facility. Full time
equivalents are 2.5 in Purchasing currently, down from 4 or five in the
past. Mr. Ardinger commended Ms. Phillimeano on the great job she is
doing for the hospital.
Claudia Gonzalez, Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor, explained her
departments' duties and responsibilities. There used to be 14 full time
equivalents in Housekeeping. Now the same dut',es and more are
accomplished by 8 full time equivalents. Everyone agreed the appearance
of the facility is a major factor to the patient. The Board stressed
the importance of keeping up the appearance, even at increased cost.
Dr. Bane reported Ms. Gonzales is also enrolled full time at the college
in scientific/technical courses.
MEETING MDUJTES OF MARCH 9, 1994
NOTION made and seconded to accept the March 9, 1994, minutes.
CONINffrrEE REPORTS
Finance Committee Ms. Munk reported in March the hospital had a gain
of approximately $113,000 while the Care Center had a small loss. YTD
loss is $102,000. The ICF is full with 15 residents. Mr. Myers
indicated there are four additional beds that can be used on the acute
side. The accounts receivable ar at 88 days, pushed up by the large
jump in revenues.
Public Relations Committee Mr. Stevens reported National Hospital and.
Nursing Home Week is May 5 -18. The first hospital barbecue of the year
is scheduled for Friday, May 13. The management team will cook lunch
for all employees. Every Board member is encouraged to stop by to have
lunch and meet the staff.
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i Ms. Saupe commented on the success of ComFish. Everyone appreciated
seeing the model of the renovated hospital and they received positive
comments from most people.
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I A. Lamme Estate Update
Mr. Myers listed all assets and probable disposition. The hospital will
probably receive at least $200,000 cash, plus whatever the auction and
i property sales generate. However, the hospital is obligated to pay all
I costs, i.e., attorney fees, trustee fees, IRS obligations. Due to a
hand - written note found in Mr. Lamme's personal effects, there may be
arguments by the Historical Society for testamentary disposition of some
of the art work, but the hospital will try to work a compromise with
them. Ms. Springhill, Dr. Bane and Mr. Myers will meet with the
Historical Society to discuss resolution. The Hospital may pass assets
I on to the Health Care Foundation, but cannot have the Health Care
Foundation receive the estate in the Hospital's place. Some of the
lower value paintings may be held aside for the new facility.
B. RIH 2000 Follow -Up
The KIH 2000 seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 1994, 6 -10 p.m.
at the We.:tmark. A light meal will be provided. Invitations will go
out to the Medical Staff, Hospital Advisory Board, KIB Assembly,
Hospital Management Team, and maybe the City Mayor. Topics will include
where health care is going to go in the future and it will also be a
good opportunity for strategic planning.
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NEW BUSINESS
A. Status of Surgeons
Dr. Lundblad pointed out neither surgeon's practice was meeting
j expectations. As a result, the hospital is subsidizing a loss. Mr.
Ardinger explained that it would cost the hospital just as much, if not
more, if one of the surgeons leaves and the hospital brings in a locum
tenens. Mr. Myers stated neither surgeon wants to leave Kodiak, and
they are willing to sacrifice some of the subsidy they've been receeiuing
in return for an extended contract and, in the worst case, relocation
assistance if needed. Dr. Lundblad stated their main concern is having
the commitment of the institution to have two surgeons in Kodiak. They
are willing to take the risk and reduction of support in the short term,
but want to know they have the hospital's support. Ms. Springhill
stated her opinion that both surgeons are needed in Kodiak. She would
like to see some PR work done to help promote their practices.
MOTION by Dr. Creelman recommending that administration extend
seconded by Mr. Stevens the guaranteed paid contracts with both
surgeons for an additional 12 months.
AYES: Ardinger, Bane, Creelman, Saupe, Shank,
Springhill, She °. - t4S
NAYS: None.
C MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUS
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The medical staff approved Dr. Robert LaBarre's application for active
privileges and forwarded the application to the Advisory Board. The
Board reviewed the application.
MOTION by Dr. Bane recommending Dr. Robert LaBarre's seconded
by Dr. Creelman application for active privileges be
forwarded to LHS for approval
AYES: Ardinger, Bane, Creelman, Saupe, Shank,
s Springhill, Stevens
NAYS: None.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUS
C. CON Hearing
The Certificate of Need hearing has been scheduled for May 3, 1994, from
6 -8 p.m. at the Borough Assembly Chambers. The Certificate is on file
at the library and the Borough Clerk's office. Dave Pierce from the
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State will take testimony. Ms. Springhill strongly encourages every
Board member to attend the hearing.
D. LHS Alaska Board Retreat
Mr. Stevens reported on the LHS Alaska Board Retreat held in Anchorage
I on April 8 & 9. Discussion ensued regarding tort reform, health care
reform, and managed care in Alaska.
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BOARD AND AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mr. Myers reported that the Hospital and KANA have held their first
contract negotiation meeting. The status of the negotiations and
possible options were discussed.
In response to a question by Ms. Springhill, Ms. Munk reported the
Business Office was continuing to work on implementing new policies=
Mr. Myers commended the Borough Data Processing people for the fine
transitional work in converting the Hospital to the Borough computer
system.
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The next QR meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, from noon to
1:00 p.m.
Ms. Saupe requests that at the next Advisory Board meeting an update on
the renovation plans be presented.
Dr. Shank complained that the Board packets were being delivered too
late to adequately review prior to the meeting. It was decided that the
agenda and previous minutes would be delivered much further in advance,
that waiting for every document up to the last minute was delaying the
process.
Dr. Creelman indicated he hadn't seen any promotional campaign on the
new Physical Therapy building come to the clinics yet. Time is getting
short and it would be a good idea to keep the clinics reminded of the
new service.
Ms. Springhill thanked the Hospital for the sympathy card on her
brother's demise
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Ms. Saupe inquired as to the status of the psychiatrist recruitment.
Mr. Myers indicated he has started the recruitment process through LHS
but pending legislation may make it a moot point.
A handout on Aids created by Dr. Bane was distributed to all Board
members.
ADJOURNNMNT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
Recorded by Linda S.
Approv Advisory Board Secretary
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