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January 30, 2007

  • The meeting started with a motion to appoint Terri Parry to the Board of Trustees.  It carried 3-0.  Board Attorney Dustin Mullin administered the oath of office to Terri Parry and she was welcomed to the Board.
  • Jim Brinkman, CFO, presented the financial and reports for December.  After discussion the Board approved the reports.  Mr. Brinkman then presented the collections committee reports.  After review and discussion the accounts for collection and legal action were approved. 
  • Bev Rieger, RN, Infection Control and Quality Improvement Director presented the QI report for 2006 and updated the Board on infection control issues.  She also reported on a new Quality initiative that is being implemented.  Darlene Bainbridge is a quality consultant who has been retained by the state of Kansas and is working with many rural hospitals in the state.  Bainbridge has met with the leadership team and toured the hospital.  She was impressed with the hospital and also had ideas and suggestions for making additional improvements to CCMC’s Quality and Performance Improvement program.
  • Bev Rieger then presented medical staff credentials committee report and requests for privileges for John Barlow MD, Mark Gros MD, Gary Wiener MD, Kevin Ruggle Au. D., Richard Hammel DDS Albert Giamrone CRNA, Donald Heon CRNA, Michael Vint CRNA, Lindsay Pierce PA-C, Pamela Sipes ARNP and Molly Lindquist CNA.  After review and discussion the board approved the privileges.
  • Tyce Young, RN, DON presented a report on nursing service issues including training and staffing plans. 
  • Jeff Yarrow, Board member presented the Capital Acquisitions Committee report and requests for purchases.  The purchasing department requested 2 new supply carts for storage and delivery of supplies at a total cost of $2,158.  The Laboratory requested purchase of a new Hemax analyzer at a cost of $37,500.  The Radiology department requested the purchase of a new Phillips Mobile X-Ray unit at a cost of $35,932..  After review and discussion the requests were approved.
  • Ron Bender, CEO updated the Board on the construction project and the Board toured the construction area.  The Wellness Center, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy will be able to move into the 1st floor of the new addition the week of February 12.  
  • The next Board meeting is set for Tuesday, February 13th at 7:30pm in the Clay County Medical Center dining room.