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Mariners
Hospital, Tavernier, FL, Monday, May 16, 2005, 9 AM. (and by conference
call-in from 1623 Spalding Ct, #4, Key West, FL & 5701 Overseas Highway,
#17, Marathon, FL)
Agenda
I.
Call to order and
welcome.
Mr. Luse
II.
Verification of a
Quorum.
Dr. Szurek
III.
Consent Agenda (Recommended action:
Approval)
Mr. Luse/Members
A.
Approval of the Agenda
B.
Approval of Minutes, 4/18/05
IV.
Reports. (Health Services reports will be made on a quarterly basis)
A.
Finance
Mr. Kwalick/Mr. Smith
B. Fundraising - Annual Campaigns -
Update Mr. Capurso/Mr.
Douglass
V.
New Business.
A. FY 05-06 Budget Preparation
Committee
Dr. Szurek
B. DOH: ORH WorkPlan 05-06 (recommended
action: Approval) Dr. Szurek
C.
Contract renewal: FKCC (nursing
student training; “automatic contract renewal”;
Recommended action:
Approval)
Dr. Szurek
VI. Old
Business.
A.
Report:
RHNMC, Inc. and KCHP, Inc.
Rev. Hartney
B.
CHC
Application
Dr. Szurek
C.
Report: HB
0629 &
1009
Mr. Douglass
D. Improving patient access in the Lower
Keys
Dr. Szurek
E. Our
Kids
Dr. Szurek
VII.
Community Input and
Announcements.
Members/Guests
VIII.
RHNMC Announcements.
A.
The next joint meeting of the Governing & Advisory Boards is
scheduled for
Monday, July 18,
2005,
at
9AM
at, 5701 Overseas Highway, Suite 17, Marathon, FL.
B.
The regular monthly meeting of the Governing Board scheduled for June
20, 2005 has been cancelled. However, the Annual Board Retreat will be held
on Friday, June 10, 2005, from 9AM to 1PM, at 5701 Overseas Highway, #17,
Marathon, FL. All members and guests are invited to attend.
C.
The Upper Keys MedVan (M, T, W) and Marathon primary care clinic (Th,
F) will be closed 5/30/05-6/3/05 due to staff annual leave.
IX.
Adjournment.
Mr. Luse.
RHNMC Meeting of
the Governing Board
Monday, May 16,
2005, 9AM, Mariners Hospital, Tavernier, FL (and by conference call-in from
5701 Overseas Highway #17, Marathon, FL and from 1623 Spalding Ct #4, Key
West)
DRAFT
Meeting Minutes
Board Officers in
Attendance: Mr. Robert H. Luse, Chairman (CEO, Mariners, Hospital); Mr.
William Kwalick, Treasurer (Key Largo Chamber of Commerce).
Board Members in
Attendance: Mr. Dirk Smits (Member at Large); Ms. Ana Pena (Consumers,
Upper Keys); Ms. Julia Terrell (Consumers, Upper Keys).
Advisory Board
Members in Attendance: Ms. Chris Clark, MCHD; Very Rev. Michael Hartney,
Marathon Chamber of Commerce.
Board Members in
Attendance, Marathon: Mr. Michael Kissner, CEO, Fishermen’s Hospital
Board Members in
Attendance, Key West: Ms. Dorothy Clever, Consumers, Lower Keys
Ex Officio
Member, Marathon: Comm. George Neugent
Guest: Mr. John
Capurso
Staff Member in
Attendance: Mark L. Szurek, Ph.D., CEO
Staff Member,
Marathon: Mr. John Pascucci, Jr., COO
Staff Member, Key
West: Mr. Dan Smith
Officers
Excused: Fr. Tony Mullane, Faith Community; Ms. Lori DeNues, Consumers,
Upper Keys; Ms. Debbie Premaza, Alternate, Long Term Care
Board Members
Excused: Ms. Marney Brown, Consumers, Lower Keys; Dr. Nickie Will, CEO,
LFKHC
I.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Luse.
II.
VERIFICATION OF A QUORUM. Dr. Szurek reported that there was a simple
majority present, constituting a quorum (7 of 11 members).
III.
CONSENT AGENDA. In a motion made by Mr. Kwalick and seconded by Ms.
Terrell, the consent agenda was unanimously approved.
IV.
REPORTS.
A.
Finance. Mr. Smith presented the profit and loss statement to date
as well as the balance sheet. Mr. Smith stated that the preliminary returns
on the annual campaign has improved the financial status of the
organization.
B.
Fundraising – Annual Campaigns. Reporting for Mr. Douglass, Mr.
Capurso reported on the status of the fundraising campaigns in the 3 areas
of the Keys and noted that each volunteer group was progressing well.
(Report attached). Mr. Capurso also described the proposed golf tournament
scheduled for late September, early October 05 as part of the Upper Keys
campaign. (Proposal attached)
V.
NEW BUSINESS.
A.
FY 05-06 Finance Committee. Dr. Szurek asked that the Board consider
the appointment of Mr. Luse, Mr. Kwalick, Mr. Smith (CFO) and himself to
constitute the Finance Committee of the organization, and to specifically
meet to prepare the budget for FY 05-06, with Mr. Kwalick to serve as
chair. In a motion made by Mr. Smits, and seconded by Ms. Pena, the Board
unanimously approved the formation of the committee as described.
B.
Dept. of Health (DOH): Office of Rural Health (ORH) WorkPlan for FY
05-06. Dr. Szurek distributed the proposed workplan for FY 05-06 to be
included in the renewed contract with the FL: DOH/ORH. In a motion made by
Mr. Kwalick and seconded by Mr. Smits, the Board unanimously approved the
WorkPlan for FY 05-06.
C.
Contract Renewal with FL Keys Community College (FKCC). Dr. Szurek
stated that FKCC has contacted RHNMC to renew its contract for nursing
student training. He noted that the only addition to the contract from
previous years was a stipulation that the contract be automatically renewed
without the need for future negotiation and/or annual review. A motion was
made by Mr. Smits and seconded by Mr. Kwalick for purposes of discussion.
Discussion: Mr. Smits, an attorney, reviewed the document, and asked that
a provision be included that clarified who was authorized to sign the
document on behalf of FKCC, and asked that RHNMC be referenced in liability
coverage in the event of cancellation, non-renewal or termination of the
agreement. (WRITER’S NOTE: Is this
“discussion” an accurate summation of Mr. Smits recommendations?)
With these amendments, the motion was unanimously passed.
VI. OLD
BUSINESS
A.
RHNMC and Keys Choice Health Plan, Inc. (KCHP). Rev Hartney reported
that he had met with KCHP and summarized the encounter for the Board.
Essentially, both “sides” remain steadfast in their positions and differing
opinions regarding the use of funds raised by RHNMC for purposes of the
health insurance task force and its activities. By unanimous acclamation,
the Board determined that (1) it remained committed to the mutual goal of
developing an affordable health insurance plan for all residents of the
Keys; (2) that RHNMC recognized a need by KCHP to secure operating capital;
(3) that RHNMC is willing and proposes to match KCHP fund raising efforts up
to $7,500 in FY 05-06 (7/1/05-6/30/06) and donate those funds to KCHP; (4)
that KCHP must secure tax exempt status before any funds can be donated;
and, (5) that RHNMC looks forward to developing partnerships with KCHP
wherever possible.
B.
CHC Application. Dr. Szurek reported that the organization has
failed in its second attempt to secure section 330e funding, but that he
anticipated another opportunity to apply before year’s end. He stated that
he will apply on behalf of the organization as soon as an RFP and time line
are announced.
C.
HB
0629 & 1009. Dr. Szurek reported that Mr. Douglass was successful in
securing support from the sponsor of these bills to add an exemption for
non-profit health care organizations Thus, any passage of these bills will
have no impact on the organization. (POST MEETING:
In a review of legislative actions by the writer, the proposed bill(s) died
in committee. Source: www. myflorida.com)
D.
Improving Access to Health Care: Lower Keys. Dr. Szurek reported
that Mr. Pascucci, Mr. Smith and he were examining better ways to improve
utilization of the RHNMC clinics in the Lower Keys and will offer a plan for
Board consideration in the near future.
E.
Our Kids: Dr. Szurek reported that the sub-contract agreement
proposed by Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys appears “problematic”, in
that RHNMC may not be able to comply with several sections of that
agreement. At the present time, referrals from Our Kids, Inc and GCMK are
being treated as the general public, i.e., on an appointment basis.
Reimbursement for costs will be sought when an agreement of some form is
ultimately negotiated.
VII.
COMMUNITY INPUT AND ANNOUNCMENTS. There was no community input or
announcements.
VIII.
RHNMC ANNOUNCEMENTS.
A.
The next joint meeting of the Governing & Advisory Boards is
scheduled for
Monday, July 18,
2005,
at
9AM
at, 5701 Overseas Highway, Suite 17, Marathon, FL.
B.
The regular monthly meeting of the Governing Board scheduled for June
20, 2005 has been cancelled. However, the Annual Board Retreat will be held
on Friday, June 10, 2005, from 9AM to 1PM, at 5701 Overseas Highway, #17,
Marathon, FL. All members and guests are invited to attend.
C.
The Upper Keys MedVan (M, T, W) and Marathon primary care clinic (Th,
F) will be closed 5/30/05-6/3/05 due to staff annual leave.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT. In a motion made by Mr. Smits and seconded by Mr. Kwalick, the
group unanimously moved to adjourn.
Respectfully
recorded,
Mark L. Szurek,
Ph.D.
President & CEO
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