August 26, 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.
  
  
• Bev Rieger, Quality Improvement Officer, presented and reviewed the Quality Improvement studies and report for the information of the Board.
  
  
• Ron Bender presented a recommendation from the Scholarship Committee for approval of a $1,000 scholarship for Dana Coberly, Respiratory Therapy, to continue her distance education classes at California College of Health Sciences. The scholarship was approved.
  
  
• The Board reviewed and approved recommendations from the Medical Staff for Cesarean section surgical privileges for Dr. Murphy and Dr. Kelly. They will join Dr. Williams as properly trained and credentialed to perform C-Sections.
  
  
• Ron Bender gave an update on construction issues. The flooring issues are resolved and the Family Birthing Center area may be ready for occupancy as early as next week. The contractor has begun work in the main hallways of the building.
  
  
• Plans for the use of the space vacated by County Health in the 709 building were discussed. Plans include moving Meadowlark Hospice to the east end of the building and moving some Clay County Medical Center administrative offices to the west end of the building. Preliminary plans and ideas for construction of an education addition of the west end of the building were discussed.
  
  
• The next Board meeting is set for September 9th at 7:30pm.