LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING MINUTES
August 17, 2005
9:00 a.m.
Present: Donna Osness Gene Meyer Andy Ramirez
Joe Flannery Simon Scholtz
Lindy Eakin Karen Shumate
Verdell Taylor Deborah Thompson
Bob Schulte Jeff Novorr
Mark Praeger, MD Kathy Clausing
Sheryl Jacobs Janice Early-Weas
Judy Keller Lee Reussner, MD
Others present: Chad Lawhorn, Journal-World Reporter, Carolyn Coleman, League of Women Voters, Charles Yockey MD, David Goering, MD, & Karily Bayliff, Wound Healing Center.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Donna Osness, Chairperson.
Approval of the Agenda
The agenda was presented for approval.
MOTION: made by Joe Flannery, seconded by
Sheryl Jacobs to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Introductions
Jeff Novorr introduced Karily Bayliff as new Wound Healing Center Director
Executive Session:
MOTION: made by Bob Schulte, seconded by Mark Praeger
that the Board of Trustees recess to Executive Session for
consultation with hospital attorney which would be deemed
privileged in the attorney-client relationship, to include the CEO,
CFO and chief of staff. The open meeting to resume in this
room at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried.
MOTION: made by Bob Schulte, seconded by Mark Praeger to
leave Executive Session. Motion carried.
The open meeting resumed at 10:05 a.m.
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of minutes for June 15, 2005 Board of Trustee meetings
2. Reports:
a. Financials for June, 2005
b. Financials for July, 2005
c. Operations
d. Corporate Compliance
e. LMH Endowment
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MOTION: made by Sheryl Jacobs, seconded by Mark Praeger
to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried.
Medical Executive Committee Recommendations
Dr. Reussner reviewed the Medical Executive Committee recommendations:
MEDICAL STAFF – New Appointments:
· Suzanne E. (Bird) Davis, DDS (Active Staff; Surgery/Dental) – Appointment effective 8/17/2005 through 12/31/2006 with Dental Surgery privileges as requested. There will be a provisional period of Dr. Davis’ new membership for this appointment period. Dr. Davis will be working with Robert Jacobs, DDS and she can be reached through his office.
· Renu K. Debroy, MD (Active Staff; Internal Medicine/Phys. Med. & Rehab.) – Appointment effective 8/17/2005 through 6/30/2007 with Internal Medicine, PMR privileges as requested. There will be a provisional period of Dr. Debroy’s new membership for this appointment period. She has joined the College Rehab Medicine group (Drs. Shari Quick, Eden Wheeler, Steven Hendler) and can be reached through their Lawrence or Leawood offices.
ALLIED HEALTH STAFF – New Appointment:
· Jennifer Fredrickson, CRNA – Appointment effective 8/17/2005 through 12/31/2006 with Nurse Anesthesia duties as requested. There will be a provisional period during Ms. Fredrickson’s initial appointment period. She will be working under the sponsorship and supervision of the Lawrence Anaesthesia group physicians.
OTHER REQUESTED CHANGES in STATUS or PRIVILEGES -
Robert Dinsdale, MD (Active Staff; Surgery/Otolaryngology) – Approval of an addition
of “Surgical Implantation of Vagal Nerve Stimulator” to Dr Dinsdale’s current privileges.
Jon Heeb, MD (Active Staff; Surgery/Urology) – Approval of the additions of “Renal
Cryotherapy” and “Prostate Cryotherapy” to Dr. Heeb’s current privileges.
Carolyn N. Johnson, MD – Approval of Dr. Johnson’s change to Courtesy Staff with no
clinical privileges at this time. Her submittal of a revised privilege delineation form is awaited.
Dr. Johnson has relocated her practice and can be reached at Watkins Health Center at K.U.
RESIGNATION -
Louis J. K. Pau, MD (Active Staff; Pain Mgmt.) – Acceptance of Dr. Pau’s resignation,
effective 7/01/05.
OTHER ACTIONS by MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE –
H. Kathy Gaumer, MD – Appointment of Dr. H. Kathy Gaumer to serve as Chief of Ob-Gyn
(replacing Dr. Carolyn Johnson) for the term ending 12/31/05.
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MOTION: made by Joe Flannery, seconded by Lindy Eakin
to approve the Medical Executive Committee recommendations
as presented. Motion carried.
CEO Comments
Gene Meyer reported on the following:
· Reported on a meeting he and Dr. Zabel had with a cardiovascular surgeon based out of Wichita.
· Discussed operational reports and this will be played around with as to different ways this information can be presented in coming months.
Old Business
· Gene Meyer reported on his meeting in Washington, DC, August 2, 2005. Those in attendance were very impressed with the progress LMH has made and wished that other hospitals would follow our example. Expect a site visit and looking for funding sources to do a study.
· Hospitalist Program - Drs. Yockey and Goering reported on the activity so far and they have had a very busy start. Due to the numbers of patients per physician, and if this keeps up, a third physician will be needed. Recruiting information is being sent out as to drawing interest from area physicians.
· Imaging Center Report – a meeting with consulting group is scheduled for next Tuesday. Will have more information to report after a meeting with the IMG group.
· Strategic Planning Update – Another meeting is needed to finalize. A meeting will be held first with the medical staff and then with the Board of Trustees.
· Cardiac Interventional Program – this program is ongoing.
New Business
· Board Program - A Seminar is being offered by Lathrop & Gage. The Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
· Physician Relations Activities – A memo was sent to all Board members regarding the events scheduled for the medical staff.
· Chief Information Officer Position – An offer has been made and accepted by Jane Maskus who will start work August 30, 2005.
· Past Board Chairs Meeting – A luncheon was held with the past board chairs and the draft of the Strategic Plan was presented as a way of keeping them informed as advocates for LMH to the community.
Announcements
Announcements were noted.
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Adjournment
MOTION: made by Sheryl Jacobs, seconded by Judy Keller
that there being no further business the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Verdell Taylor
Secretary