KANE COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
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KANE COUNTY HOSPTIAL
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Date:March 1, 2016
Place:KANE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM
355 NORTH MAIN STREET
KANAB, UTAH 84741
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
Members present
Chad Szymanski, Chairperson, Ben Beckstead, Vice-Chairperson, Karen Alvey, Secretary, Carol Sullivan,Ed Browning, Jeff Mosdell, and Derrill Adair.
Ex-Officio Member
Administrator Sherrie Pandya; and Chief of Medical Staff Dr. Ott.
Staff Present
Stephen Howells, CFO; Charlene Kelly, Nursing Department; Laurali Noteman, Human Resources;D’Asia Hardy, H.I.M Clerk.
Guest Present
Jim Matson, County Commissioner
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Chad Szymanski at 7:01 p.m. at Kane County Hospital Conference Room 355 North Main Kanab, Utah 84741
Mr.Szymanski welcomed everyone.
Mr. Beckstead moved to approve the minutes as corrected for the regular board meeting on February 2, 2016 with a second by Mr. Mosdell. All in favor-motion carried.
County Commission Business
Mr. Matson suggested that the Kane County Board Members take a look at the upcoming newspapers for any articles and news that may be coming out regarding the County.
Auxiliary Business
Ms. Noteman reported that the Auxiliary made $14,106.72 for the month of January 2016. Ms. Noteman also stated that the Auxiliary is still waiting on news regarding when their parking lot will be complete.
Mr. Mosdell asked what the plan was for the Auxiliary party that was discussed in the last board meeting. Ms. Noteman stated that they had looked into getting some food trays put together from one of the markets for the party. It was decided that the Auxiliary party will take place on March 24th at 5:00 p.m. Ms. Pandya reported that they were thinking about bringing some of the gifts in that are stored in the shed for the Auxiliary employees.
Foundation Business
Ms. Pandya stated that there is nothing to report regarding the Foundation. Mr. Evangelistais still out of town.
Medical Staff Report
Dr. Ott reported that he has asked Revere Health if they would be willing to help pay for recruitment and hiring of a doctor. He is still waiting to hear back.
It was reported that Bryson Hollingshead is interested in working here after he finishes school in a year. Discussion followed regarding Bryson Hollingshead.
Nursing Department Report
Ms. Kelly stated that the nursing department has been busy. Ms. Kelly reported that there is only one bed available in the acute care unit. It was also reported that there were seven transfers this month, and only one patient that was in the emergency room for over five hours.
Ms. Kelly announced that the nurses attended the pediatric advanced life support training last week, and will be attending the emergency nurse’s pediatrics course this coming week.
Human Resources and Public Relations Report
Ms. Noteman announced that Ms. Savina Francisco will be displaying her art this month. The artist has requested that no reception be held.
Ms. Noteman reported that she has been working with the high school to help set up Career and Technical Education class. This will allow students to come and work with the skilled nursing facility residents and receive credit for it. Ms. Noteman and Ms. Pandya are working on guidelines for the student.
Ms. Noteman stated that Jeremy Hill has been assigned as the new adviser for the 457b plan. There is no change in commitments for the plan just a change in advisors.
Finance Report
Mr. Howells reported that the revenue for the month of January remained close to the same from the previous months. Mr. Howells also stated that the Finance Committee reviewed the charge master. It was reported that there are some changes to the charge master, but not a lot.
Committee Reports
No reports.
Administration Recommendations and Report
Action Items
Ms. Pandya announced that it is time to renew the hospitals health insurance. Ms. Pandya reported that the proposal fromSelectHealth was 0% increase to continue with the current benefit options and a 5% savings ifSelectMed is offered to employees. Ms. Pandya recommended staying with the hospitals current plan. Discussion followed regarding the insurance details.
Ms. Sullivan moved to approve the continuation of the SelectHealth insurance plan,with a second by Ms. Alvey. All in favor-motion carried.
Ms. Pandya reported that the hospital has been working with Intermountain to increase Kane County Hospitals telemedicine Services. In November Ms. Pandya signed a letter of intent with Intermountain to get the service in 2016. This service will give the hospital access to Intermountain’s stroke doctors. The service will start with stroke, but will eventually include crisis care for behavioral health and neonatal care. Discussion followed regarding the details of the services that will be provided through the telemedicine services.
Ms. Alvey moved to approve signing a contract with telemedicine services, with a second by Mr. Beckstead. All in favor-motion carried.
Ms. Pandya reported that she had gathered information on physician recruiting agencies via the Kane County Board Members request. Ms. Pandya stated that they had come up with several agencies. Ms. Pandya went over the different agencies and pricing. Discussion followed regarding the different options and concerns regarding the physician recruiting agencies.
Ms. Alvey moved to approve contracting with Martin Fletcher to help with recruitment for a family medicine doctor who does obstetrics, with a second by Mr. Beckstead. All in favor-motion carried.
Discussion Items
Mr. Szymanski reported that he had been in contact with Teri Kane and Morgan Busch. He announced that Intermountain has findings that they want to share, and would like to set a date to Present the findings. Discussion followed regarding the doctors concerns and what approach the board members will use to discuss the options and answers concerns once the findings are given.
For Your Information
None
Other Business
Dr. Ott and the board discussed in detail what will need to be done if a doctor is not recruited in the near future. The options of locums, midlevel entry’s, and Physician Assistants were discussed.
Ms. Alveymoved to a closed meeting for personnelat 8:20 p.m.at Kane County Hospital Conference Room 355 North Main Street Kanab, Utah 84741 with a second by Mr. Beckstead.
Mr. Szymanski moved the meeting back to regular session.
Ms. Sullivan moved to adjourn the meeting at Kane County Hospital Conference Room 355 North Main Street Kanab, Utah 84741 with a second by Ms. Alvey.
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Mr. Chad Szymanski, Chairperson
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