1995-11-15 Regular Meeting .:.KODIAK �ISLAND HOSPITAL
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BOARD PRESENT: Gretchen Saupe, Wayne Stevens, Loren Halter, D.O., John Shank,
O.D., Stephen Burnside, M.D., Gil Bane
EXCUSED: Russ Grimm, Jack McFarland, Alice Knowles
STAFF PRESENT: Ed Myers, Mary Munk, Pam Foreman, Kate Fitzgerald, Judy Trousil
OTHERS PRESENT:
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The agenda was amended to add the TQM Committee report. Motion made and seconded to
accept the amended agenda.
APPEARANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Judy Trousil, KIH/CC Director of Community Affairs, reported on the progress of the
"Commitment to Caring" campaign. New officers have been selected for the Kodiak Island
Health Care Foundation. Pat Branson is the new President, Jerome Selby is the new Vice
President, and Norm Wooten is the new Secretary/Treasurer. Judy also informed the Board of
an upcoming press release which will name and thank contributors to the campaign. So far,
pledges have reached the $520,000 mark, with $90,000 actual cash in the bank.
MEETING MINUTES OF October 11 1 1995
October 11, 1995 minutes were not accepted, due to the need for minor correction. The
minutes will be corrected and submitted at the next Board meeting for approval.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Financial Report - Mary Munk. Ms. Munk reported on the October financials for the
facility. In October, the Hospital experienced a $290,000 gain, with $241,000 of that from the
transfer of Lamme estate funds. Operating cash is up to $793,000, with $660,000 in funded
depreciation. Accounts receivable days are down slightly, and total Accounts Receivable Aging
is improving. So far in FY 1996, the Hospital has had two months with a gain, and two with a
loss.
B. TOM Committee Report - Gretchen Saupe. Gretchen went over patient surveys for the
last quarter with the Board, pointing out areas of excellence and those which need attention for
improvement. The surveys indicate overall that the Hospital has realized improvements in care
over the last quarter. Kate Fitzgerald also reported on new Patient Care programs and
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C. Public Relations Committee - Pam Foreman. Pam reported on planning for public
relations activities. The committee is now planning a set subject calendar for the Lifeline articles
in the newspaper, in order to better cover hospital activities. Also, a special event, seminar or
workshop for the community will be held every other month to help the hospital remain in the
public eye. Upcoming events include a Healthy Back/Ergonomics workshop in February,
ComFish in March, and possibly a Health Fair at the High School in May. Half of the 1996
Public Relations Plan goals have already been met, so we are right on track. Pam also
requested biographical material on Board members to include in press releases. Additional new
P.R. activities being considered are a Lifeline "Physical Therapy Corner" feature, and
participation in a talk show being developed at the new local television station to discuss Kodiak
health care issues in a public forum.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Amendment to the Rules and Regulations of KIH /CC. The language in the proposed
rules and regulations is still undergoing edits, and is not yet ready for approval. The Board
again deferred this issue to the December meeting. Dr. Burnside will report to the Board on
progress in this area.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Privileges Renewal. Privileges for many of the medical staff came up for renewal. The
Board was read the names, specialties, and type of privileges requested for each one, as
follows:
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Name Practice Area Privileges Requested
Carolyn Sapp MSW Allied Health
Don Fields MSW Allied Health
James Arneson DDS Courtesy
Leon Chandler, M.D. Anesthesiology Courtesy
Chester Darrell CRNA Courtesy
Rebecca Dawn Counselor Allied Health
Janice Simeonoff Counselor Allied Health
Carol Yakish Counselor Allied Health
Donna Mae Wallace Counselor Allied Health
Margaret Dixon Counselor Allied Health
Sandra Collins- Jackson MS Allied Health
Pam Baglien, Ph.D. Psychology Allied Health
E William Earl, Ph.D. Psychology Allied Health
Evelyn Wiszinckas, Ph.D. Psychology Allied Health
Robert Arnold, M.D. Opthamology Courtesy
Edward Crouch, M.D. Opthamology Courtesy
R. Holmes Johnson, M.D. Family Practice Courtesy
David Killebrew, M.D. ENT Courtesy
Greg McCarthy, M.D. Psychiatry Courtesy
William Murdock D.D.S. Courtesy
David Sonneborn, M.D. Cardiology Courtesy
Robert Swift, M.D. Anesthesiology Courtesy
Jan Whitefield, M.D. OB /GYN Courtesy
Bradley Bringgold, M.D. Internal Medicine Active
Stephen Burnside, M.D. Internal Medicine Active
Kevin Creelman, M.D. Family Practice Active
Keith Falatko CRNA Active
William Foody, M.D. General Surgery Active
Carol Juergens, M.D. Internal Medicine Active
John Lundblad, M.D. General Surgery Active
Leslie Rinehart, M.D. Family Practice Active
Hans Tschersich, M.D. Radiology Active
Mark Withrow, M.D. Family Practice Active
New Privileges Applicants:
William Bell, M.D. - Radiologist, Michael Borrello, M.D. - Anesthesiologist, and Declan Nolan,
M.D. - Orthopedic Surgeon, have applied for courtesy privileges.
MOTION: Dr. Shank made a motion to forward the new and renewal privilege
applications to LHS for approval.
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Gil Bane seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
C. Board Retreat. The Board planned a retreat involving participation from the Board,
Hospital medical staff, and Borough Assembly to educate them on planning for the future of
Kodiak's health care delivery system, and the LHS philosophy. The retreat will be held on
December 13 in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Board meeting at the Westmark hotel.
Dinner will be served, and Joe Smith of LHS will be the keynote speaker. Joe will address
LHS's role in Kodiak health care delivery, as well as how Alaska is working toward an integrated
(managed care) system.
E Gretchen Saupe expressed her regret that she will be unable to attend the retreat, as she will
be out of town.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
As written.
BOARD AND AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Gil Bane stated that he was very happy with the hospital's new programs and positive
turnaround.
Dr. Burnside commented that since a lab tech has to be on call at all times at the Hospital, it
is hard to keep prices at a competitive level with reference labs. He wondered if more
outpatient lab activity could be explored in relation to the increase in Specialty Clinics.
Gretchen Saupe complimented the Hospital staff on how well they work. She would like to see
plaques placed on Hospital items purchased with gift money - it would be good P.R.
Dr. Halter stated that he thinks the Borough should fund recruitment of physicians for the
Hospital, and encouraged the Board to express that to the Assembly.
Dr. Shank stated that the Board needs better communication with the Borough, and that the
Borough representative needs to be at the Board's meetings. It was suggested that Mr. Myers
speak with Mayor Selby about this matter.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Recorded by Donna Milan.
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