1995-09-13 Regular Meeting KODIAK ISLAND HOSPITAL
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Septembgr 13, 1995
BOARD PRESENT: Wayne Stevens, Russ Grimm, Loren Halter, D.O., John Shank, O.D.,
Stephen Burnside, M.D., Gil Bane, Alice Knowles
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EXCUSED: Gretchen Saupe, Jack McFarland
STAFF PRESENT: Mary Munk, Pam Foreman, Stan Thompson
I OTHERS PRESENT: Don Prochaska, Steve Riley, Dave Bramow, Judy Trousil, Barry
Cooper, Dan Ross, Louis Des Rosiers, Janis Vilums
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With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion made and seconded to accept the agenda.
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APPEARANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Barry Cooper, SDL /McCarthy. Mr. Cooper reported that RF Stearns, contractor, began
erecting the steel frame on August 14. He anticipates that the building will be enclosed and
fireproofed around the end of November. By the end of this month, exterior framing will begin,
as well as glazing and other related tasks. This work will be done by local laborers and
carpenters, with Brechan pouring the concrete.
Don Prochaska - Prochaska & Associates. Don Prochaska reported on the progress of the
construction project. Everything is on schedule. The mechanical and electrical portions will be
subcontracted to two Seattle companies. Don explained the construction management
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the architects, engineers, contractor, and user get together to plan and prioritize. This allows
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the involved parties to design as they go and anticipate and solve potential problems.
I Additional storage /expansion space has been made available on the first floor via increasing the
first story wall. Prochaska and Associates has 95% of the final drawings completed, which the
Borough has approved. Additionally, the structural drawings have been approved by the
International Conference of Building Officials.
MEETING MINUTES OF July 12, 1995
MOTION made and seconded to accept the July 12, 1995 minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Financial Report - Mary Munk. Ms. Munk reported on the July and August financials
for the facility. In July, the Hospital experienced a $33,291 loss. However, in August, we had
a $240,227 gain. As of August, the hospital had $1,000,000 in operating cash, with $420,000
in funded depreciation. Accounts Receivable days are 71.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
A. New Board Member Orientation. The Board agreed that with the number of new
members appointed this year, a new orientation was necessary. New members will contact the
Administrative Assistant to set up orientation times.
} B. Appointment to Home Health Advisory Board. Russ Grimm was appointed to serve
on the Home Health Advisory Board.
C. Tour New Addition. The Board members expressed an interest in touring the new
addition. A tour will be set up in the near future.
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D. Amendment to the Rules and Regulation of KIH /CC. The Board reviewed the new
draft Rules and Regulations of KIH /CC. Due to some confusing language, the Board did not
approve them at this meeting. Instead, they will seek clarification of the ambiguous language,
and reconsider the matter at the next Board meeting.
MOTION: Gil Bane moved to table the matter until the next meeting.
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SECONDED: Stephen Burnside, M.D. seconded the motion.
Motion passed with Russ Grimm dissenting.
E. Request for Privileges - Karen Kincheloe, PA -C.
MOTION: Wayne Stevens moved to forward the Board's recommendation for privileges to
LHS for approval.
SECONDED: Stephen Burnside, M.D. seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
As written. Board members inquired as to the status of the psychiatrist from Ohio who visited
facility in August. Mary Munk reported that the first orthopedic clinic went very well. Dr. Nolan
was pleased, and all went smoothly. The Specialty Clinic staff will work on improving the
process of getting patients to and from x -ray.
BOARD AND AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Wayne Stevens asked that the appointment of a new Board Secretary be placed on the next
meetings agenda.
j Judy Trousil, Director of Community Affairs, gave an update on the "Commitment to Caring"
campaign. Funds are over $460,000. Actual cash is $60,000, with the rest in long term pledges
(local commitments) over a 5 -year period. Judy feels the $1,000,000 pledge goal will be met.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Recorded by
Appr ed, Advi ory Board Secretary `;T 13 1995
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