January 14, 2003

• Jim Brinkman, Chief Financial Officer, presented the monthly financial statements and updated budget information for 2003. After review and discussion the Board moved to accept the financials as presented.
  
  
• Jim Brinkman then presented the accounts receivable report with recommendations for further action on selected accounts. After discussion, the report and requests were approved.
  
  
• Deb Wietharn, Board Member and Ron Bender, CEO, presented recommendations from the Capital Acquisitions Committee.
  
  
  • Leana Hamilton, Director of Nursing requested purchase of nine Voyager Ceiling Track lift systems for patient rooms at a total cost of $32,945. The lifts will make patient lifts and transfers more comfortable for patients and safer for both patients and staff. The lifts will be installed in rooms in the newly remodeled east wing and north wing and the Intensive Care Unit. The purchase request was approved.
    
    
  • Leana Hamilton also requested two identical crash carts for use on the patient floors $1,697 each. The new carts will enhance patient safety. The purchases were approved.
    
    
• Ron Bender presented Clay County Medical Center Bylaw changes requested by Deloris Farthing, Health Information Resources Director/Privacy Officer. The changes were needed to accommodate with new federal regulations that will be effective in April. The changes were approved as recommended.
  
  
• Planning and construction issues were discussed.
  
  
• The next Board meeting is set for January 28th at 7:30pm.