GVMH Board Meeting

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Board Meeting
Report July 27, 2022
The Golden Valley Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors met at 5:00 PM in the Board Room.
Craig Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, shared a letter from a patient complementing our staff and hospital.
The meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 5:00 PM by Tim Glasscock, Chairman.
Dr. Jennifer Blair, Chief of Staff, was welcomed to the Board meeting.
The minutes of the June 22, 2022 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
The agenda was reviewed. Following review, a motion was made the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Thompson asked Board’s consideration of moving the September Board meeting from Wednesday (September 28) to Tuesday (September 27). The Board was in agreement to change the September meeting date.
Keith Robison, Chief Information Officer, updated the Board on the hospital’s Cyber Security and Network Infrastructure.
Jo Wagner, Accreditation, Compliance & Patient Safety Officer, presented her quarterly report. The report included a patient safety update and compliance update.
Thompson reviewed the Strategic Plan Status report with the Board. This is the first quarter report for FY 2023. He reported on the five pillars – People, Service, Quality, Financial and Growth.
Thompson provided an update on radiation oncology.
• New renderings of the radiation oncology facility was shared.
• Fundraising is going well.
• Thompson plans to bring estimated cost report on project to next meeting. There will be discussion on second vault at the August meeting on whether to purchase now or wait.
• Power shades will be installed on the east and west sides of new facility to help with issues of the sun.
Quality report was presented. The first quarter Balanced Scorecard was reviewed.
Thompson reported on Facility Expansion and Renovation. ICU is done and architectural drawings will need to be updated before the state will grant occupancy. An open house for the Warsaw Clinic is scheduled for August 25.
Thompson informed the Board of providers requesting hospital privileges and change/increase in privileges. He stated the Medical Staff have acted on the applications and recommend that the requested privileges be granted. A motion was made to grant the privileges as recommended. The motion carried. The application approved was –
Alicia Albers, M.D. – Active – Family Practice (GV Medical – Windsor)
Ryan D. Butler, D.O. – Courtesy – ER (APP)
David (Eric) Ewing, M.D. – Courtesy – Pathology (MAWD)
Jessica A. Kozel, M.D. – Courtesy – Pathology (MAWD)
Charles L. Maloy, M.D. – Courtesy – Hospitalist (on-site – Saint Luke’s)
Lisa G. McCoy, NP – Allied – Nurse Practitioner (Behavioral Health – Revive)
Daryl M. Pinedo, M.D. – Active – Radiology (GVMH)
Ossama W. Tawfik, M.D. – Courtesy – Pathology (MAWD)
Natalie M. Webster, M.D. – Courtesy – Pathology (MAWD)
Healthcare Issues were discussed –
•Golden Valley Memorial Hospital has received a Five Star rating (highest rating possible) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This is for overall quality of care in the most recent release of its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.
•The hospital has received a grant for $1 million from the USDA to replace air handlers on 3rd floor. The total project cost is $3 million.
•Joint Commission was here on July 1 for stroke ready certification. The survey went great and we received Joint Commissions Certification as a Stroke Ready Facility. The State has granted Stroke Ready Certification.
•Reviewed letter from the Missouri Hospital Association regarding provider tax and FRA pooling.
•There has been a significant increase in COVID cases in the community and it is impacting hospital operations.
•The board was reminded of upcoming events –
July 28 - Retirement reception for Dr. Kenneth Jones (Radiologist) on Thursday at the Elks Banquet Room from 5:00-7:00 PM.
August 15 – Reception honoring Dr. Gus & Susie Wetzel for 50 years of servicewill be held at the Rotary Building from 5:00-7:00 PM.
August 25 – Open House at the Warsaw Clinic
September 8 – Board/Medical Staff social at the Primitive Olde Crow Winery
September 17 – Hospital hosting employee event at the Benson Center celebrating hospital’s 50th anniversary.
November 3-4 – Missouri Hospital Association Convention at Margaritaville Lake Resort.
•Kyle Adkins, Chief Operating Officer, updated the Board on the IV contrast supply shortage. He indicated that our supplies have rebounded and we feel comfortable to lift protocol that had limited testing. No limitations at this time.
•Adkins indicated that eight GVMH employees will attend the Studer (Huron) Conference in Chicago on August 8-10. GVMH will receive award for employee engagement scoring. Adkins has been asked to speak at the conference.
Committee reports were reviewed. Danny Eidson, Board Representative for the Life Safety and Environment of Care Committee, reported on patient safety items. Patient Safety minutes were reviewed as well. Jim Johns, Board Representative for Quality Improvement, reported on performance improvement/quality issues and quality activity of medical staff services. Recommendations and actions of the Quality Council were reviewed. The Quality Council report also included reports on Infection Control Quarterly Report, Code Blue Monitoring of Success, Inpatient Fall Prevention Ambulance Diversion, and Blood Glucose Prior to CT. Grievances were reviewed.
In the absence of Tammy Nadler, Chief Financial Officer, Thompson presented the June financial report. Following discussion and review of the financial statement, a motion was made to approve the financial report. Motion carried. Service Report reviewed.
There was no Physician Peer Review Report (RSMO 537.035).
Meeting adjourned at 6:38 PM on a motion to adjourn. Motion carried.