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1994-02-16 Regular Meeting j . f E I V E D KODIAK'ISLAND HOSPITAL !PR 2 01994 ADVISORY BOARD MEETING February 16. 1994 'v ' a�ilJUGH BOARD PRESENT: Ben Ardinger, Alan Austerman, Gil Bane, Kevin Creelman, Gretchen Saupe, John Shank, Betty Springhill (via speaker phone), Wayne Stevens EXCUSED: Loren Halter STAFF PRESENT Joe Smith, Ed Myers, Kate Fitzgerald, Mary Munk, Stan Thompson With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Bane presiding. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Additions to Agenda: Reappointments, Check Signing Authorizations Motion made and seconded to accept the agenda as amended. APPEARANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS Judy Trousil, President of the non - profit Kodiak Island Health Care Foundation, gave a brief presentation on the Foundation and it's future goals. The Board discussed the necessity of a feasibility study for the Foundation. The next meeting will be at noon on March 16, 1994 in the hospital conference room, anyone interested in attending is welcome. MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 1994 Mr. Ardinger was present and voted at the January 19 meeting, his name will be added to the voting tallies in the minutes. Mr. Stevens moved to accept the amended January 19, 1994 minutes. seconded by Ms. Saupe MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE REPORTS 'i QR Committee meeting February 2, 1994 Ms. Saupe reported on the Fourth Quarter patient surveys and Ms. Fitzgerald discussed the difference between QA and TQM. E 6 Finance Committee February 16, 1994 Mr. Ardinger reported the finance committee discussed the need for a joint meeting with a facilitator between the physicians, advisory board and hospital management to encourage everyone involved in health care in Kodiak to work better together to keep health care in the community at its best. Mr. Ardinger stated his opinion that the hospital should investigate the feasibility of drug and alcohol abuse programs, and instead of increasing hospital rates at the 6% inflation rate, he would like to promote the facility and the excellent medical staff here in the community to raise revenues. Ms. Munk reported on the January monthly financial report and the budget assumption packet for July 1994 through June 1995 (as distributed). Chief of Staff Report At the request of the medical staff, Dr. Creelman informed the Board that he was the only physician present at the Board meetings who was authorized to speak on behalf of the medical staff. The medical staff requests the hospital to recruit a psychiatrist specializing in mental health and prescribing expertise who would be under the hospital's control and not involved with the Mental Health Center. Mr. Myers indicated he will be discussing the psychiatrist recruitment with Mayor Selby. OLD BUSINESS A. ICF Room Renovations _ i The State Fire Marshall has verbally given the go- ahead. Minor construction will be required. The rooms will be able to be converted back to resident rooms if necessary. w B. Physical Therapy Relocation The lease has been signed, h 1. Pr f rma on PT distributed confirming even ned effective Mac o o , g 9 at the lowest figures this is a good move. Equipage was discussed. The management team will present a promotional program at the next Board meeting. C. Certificate of Need Status The CON was filed with the State on February 4 (copy passed around to Board members) and receipt was confirmed in writing on February 7. D. Orthopedic Recruitment Mr. Smith indicated negotiations are still on -going with Dr. Koulisis. The hospital's "best offer" to Dr. Koulisis carries a potential risk factor to the hospital of approximately $75,000 for the first year. The Board was asked if they are willing to take that risk. After discussion, Dr. Bane inquired if any Board member wanted to speak against going ahead with negotiations with Dr. Koulisis. Dr. Bane indicated there was a consensus of the Board to HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1994 -2- continue negotiations with Dr. Koulisis, with the understanding that the potential risk factor for the first year was approximately $75,000. NEW BUSINESS A. Reappointments Reappointment requests for courtesy privileges for Dr. Gleason and Dr. Murdock have been recommended for approval by the Medical Staff. MOTION to accept the recommendation of the Medical Staff and forward to LHS Dr. Gleason's Request for Reappointment of courtesy privileges AYES: Ardinger, Austerman, Bane, Creelman, Saupe, Shank, Springhill, Stevens NAYS: None MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION to accept the recommendation of the Medical Staff and forward to LHS Dr. Murdock's Request for Reappointment of courtesy privileges to LHS AYES: Ardinger, Austerman, Bane, Creelman, Saupe, Shank, Springhill, Stevens NAYS: None MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY B. Check Signing Authorizations MOTION to authorize to the following employees to sign checks on the accounts specif ied: Van Fund Account: Edmon W. Myers, Pamela D. Foreman, Mary C. Munk, Kate Fitzgerald General Operating Account: Linda S. Brown, Pamela D. Foreman, Mary Munk, Kate Fitzgerald, Stan Thompson, Edmon W. Myers AYES: Ardinger, Austerman, Bane, Creelman, Saupe, Shank, Springhill, Stevens NAYS: None MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY C. Letter of Support for Certificate of Need Each Board member signed the letter to be forwarded to the State in support of the Certificate of Need. HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1994 -3- f i I D. Lamme Estate i KIH /CC has been named in the will of William Lamme. The hospital attorneys are tracking the progress of the probate and will keep the Board apprised. i E. Public Relations Issues Mr. Smith encouraged the Board to keep the renovation and construction in a positive light and to focus on the real issue of getting the project moving. The funding of the project is a Borough issue, whereas the planning of the health care facility is the hospital, Advisory Board, and management team issue. Ms. Saupe indicated she had received a complaint from a local businessman concerning how the hospital would be buying furniture for the new facility. The hospital administrator will write him a letter explaining the bid process. Mr. Austerman went on record that he not only sits on the Advisory Board as the Borough representative but also is a Borough Assembly member, and the questions he raised at an Assembly meeting recently regarding the contract and funding were proper as an Assembly member given the conditions of the State budget. He stressed that he never spoke against the hospital renovation and construction, he was asking that it be put on hold until the question of funding was answered. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Dr. Bane welcomed Mr. Myers back on behalf of the Board. Mr. Myers thanked everyone for the tremendous support he received. Fern Fuller Trust The trust is currently in litigation brought by beneficiaries of another Fuller trust. No money has been received yet. The Borough attorneys are up -to -date on the situation. Care Center Bus Sale/Trade -In Still no takers. Several alternatives continue to be explored. Ms. Fitzgerald reported the following: Thank you to Dr. Shank, who spent approximately a half -day at the hospital for orientation. The hospital has received a co- planning grant of $40,000 with the Mental Health Center. Several management team members would like to attend an LHS three -day workshop next month. HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1994 -4- One Board member has requested copies of all physician contracts with the hospital. i MOTION by Dr. Creelman to request that copies of all physician contracts seconded by Dr. Shank be presented to the Board The Board discussed whether individual physician contracts should be made available to the Board. After lengthy discussion, the vote was called: AYES: None NAYS: Ardinger, Austerman, Bane, Creelman, Saupe, Shank, Springhill, Stevens MOTION DEFEATED UNANIMOUSLY Mr. Myers will provide financial information as requested by the Board in the form of one department focus study per quarter. A focus study on the ER will be presented at the next meeting. BOARD AND AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mr. Thompson reported Prochaska visited with the department heads on a preliminary basis on design. The Borough has let a small subcontract for topographical surveys to be completed within the next 2 -3 weeks. The problem of the smell and discarded cigarette butts in the front entryway was raised by Ms. Saupe. Alternatives and possible solutions were discussed. Mr. Austerman indicated he will be out of town March 3 through 21. Ms. Springhill welcomed Mr. Myers back and indicated the M -Team was on the ball and handled things well while he was away. Dr. Bane reported he had been in Washington at a national conference on the HIV /aids virus from the point of view of the worker and his rights, and would like to make a presentation at the next Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Recorded by Linda S. Brown. Appr ed, Advisory Board Secretary 4pp/ i I HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1994 -5-