Community Health for the Florida
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Minutes September
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Minutes September
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RHNMC Special Governing Board Meeting Wednesday, September 14, 2005, 9AM Mariners Hospital, Tavernier, FL (and by conference call-in at 1623 Spalding Ct, Unit 4, Key West, and 3333 Overseas Highway [Ruth Ivins Center for Public Health], 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, 8/29/05
A. Determinations of the Members re: Potential Funding Cuts
VI. OTHER BUSINESS A. HRSA Outreach Grant Dr. Szurek B. Other Business
VII. COMMUNITY INPUT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Members/Guests
VIII. RHNMC ANNOUNCEMENTS - The next joint meeting of the Governing & Advisory Boards is scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2005, at 9AM at, 2855 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL.
IX. ADJOURNMENT. Mr. Luse
RHNMC SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD Mariners Hospital, Tavernier, FL, 9AM September 14, 2005 (and by conference call-in from the Ruth Ivins Center, Marathon, FL and 1623 Spalding Ct #4, Key West)
Board Officers in Attendance: Mr. Robert H. Luse, Chairman (CEO, Mariners Hospital); Ms. Lori DeNues, Secretary (Consumers, Upper Keys); Ms. Debbie Premaza, RN, Interim Treasurer (Regional Director, Lifelines Home Health Care)
Governing Board Members in Attendance: Ms. Ana Pena, Consumers, Upper Keys; Ms. Julia Terrell, Consumers, Upper Keys.
Governing Board Members, Marathon call-in: Mr. Michael Kissner, CEO, Fishermen’s Hospital; Fr. Michael Hartney, Marathon Chamber of Commerce; Ms. Marney Brown, Consumers, Lower Keys.
Governing Board Members, call-in Key West: Ms. Dorothy Clever, Consumers, Lower Keys.
Guests: Ms. Jessica Delgado, CMS, Advisory Board Member.
Staff Members in Attendance: Mark L. Szurek, Ph.D., CEO Staff Member in Attendance, Marathon: Mr. Keith Douglass, PDD Staff Members in Attendance, Key West: Mr. Dan Smith, CFO; Mr. John Pascucci, COO
Board Officer and Members Excused: Dr. Nickie Will, CEO, LKHC; Fr. Tony Mullane, Vice Chair, Faith Community; Mr. Dirk Smits, Esq., Community-at-Large; Ms. Juanita Knudsen, Consumers – Upper Keys.
I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Luse, Mr. Luse asked all members both in attendance and through conference call-in to identify themselves. All members, staff and guests were welcomed. II. VERIFICATION OF A QUORUM. Dr. Szurek stated that a simple majority of Members were present (9/12). III. .CONSENT AGENDA. In a motion made by Fr. Hartney and seconded by Ms. Premaza, the consent agenda was accepted unanimously. IV. REPORTS. A. Review of projected FY 05-06 income and expenses. Dr. Szurek and Mr. Smith presented an overview of recent history that captured the process of how the budget was reviewed and presented to the Board, and why a special assessment had been requested from the hospitals. Staff suggested various places where as much as $135,000 could be reduced in the budget. Dr. Szurek stated that approximately $65,000 would still need to be raised through program development in the fiscal year to “break even”. Fr. Hartney noted a discrepancy in the projected amount of grant funds anticipated from HRSA-GCMK (line 4). Mr. Douglass was asked and stated that approximately $30,000 could be anticipated from the annual campaign by mid-October. B. Development Committee Meeting. Ms. Premaza repoted that the development committee (DC) had met twice since the lats Board meeting (9/6 and immediately prior to this Bard meeting, 9/14). She stated that the committee had elected to convene monthly at 8AM immediately prior to the monthly Governing Board meeting; that the committee had determined that maximizing patient fees and government assistance could be sources of revenue; that the campaigns be concluded and evaluated by 9/30/05; and that the organization concentrate on a single event to more efficiently use its volunteers and resources for fundraising. Dr. Szurek stated that Mr. Douglass has been assigned as staff support to the group. V. SPECIAL BUSINESS. A. Dr. Szurek stated that staff will prepare a budget that reflects the changes submitted (above, IV, A) and thereby adjust the budget for FY 05-06. Mr. Kissner stated that the budget should reflect only those “real and assumed” funding sources, and that as funds are raised, that they be added to the budget for Board review. Mr. Luse stated that in order not to micro-manage administration, that this information could simply, be shared with the Board routinely for comment, as stated funding goals are actualized (or not). By acclamation, the Board accepted this process. VI. OTHER BUSINESS. A. HRSA Outreach Grant. In a motion made by Fr. Hartney and seconded by Ms. DeNues, the Board unanimously approved Dr. Szurek’s request for approval to submit an outreach grant application to HRSA, to fund the partnership suggested by Dr. Will for consolidated primary care services in the Lower Keys. B. Marathon Move and Services. Fr. Hartney asked about the status of the move of services in Marathon, from 5701 Overseas Highway to 2855 Overseas Highway. Mr. Pascucci stated that the move has been completed without complication and that (primary and dental) services are now being performed. C. RHNMC, KCHP and the State Attorney’s Complaint Investigation: Fr. Hartney asked Dr. Szurek if the State Attorney had responded to the last letter sent by Dr. Szurek in response to “one unanswered question” (8/9/05). Dr. Szurek stated that he has not received any response form that letter. Fr. Hartney stated that he would await the (hopefully) final response from the St. Attorney, and then ask for direction from the Board with regard to future interaction with KCHP. VII. COMMUNITY INPUT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. There were none. VIII. RHNMC ANNOUNCEMENTS. A. The next joint meeting of the Governing & Advisory Boards is scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2005 at 9AM, at 2855 Overseas Highway in Marathon. There will be no conference call-in arrangements for this joint meeting. B. The next monthly meeting of the Governing Board (after the 10/17/05 meeting) is scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2005, at 9AM at Mariners Hospital, with conference call-in arrangements from Key West and Marathon. IX. ADJOURNMENT. By unanimous acclamation, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully recorded,
Mark L. Szurek, Ph.D. President & CEO
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