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30, 2003 - Jim Brinkman presented the monthly financial
and collections committee reports. After review and discussion the reports were
approved.
- Mr. Brinkman presented a report from Wendling, Noe,
Nelson & Johnson, LLC. The report will be used for planning purposes and considers
the possible effect of changes to the hospital's Medicare billing status and/or
other possible changes.
- Bill Barss, Engineering Department Head
presented follow-up information on two requests for capital equipment purchases:
- A new water heating system from Thermal Comfort Air, Inc. to
upgrade and improve the current system which has been giving considerable trouble.
The unit will provide more reliability and be more efficient. After review and
discussion the purchase was approved at a cost of $26,171.
- A Tresko
Ice Maker/Water Cooler for the Nursing Station Nourishment room to provide reverse
osmosis treated water and ice for the patients. The machine is touch free and
reduces any risk of contamination. After discussion the purchase was approved
for a cost of $4,578.
- The Board and Ron Bender, CEO
discussed various planning and construction issues and toured the construction
areas. The project is moving along well at this time.
- The next
Board meeting is set for October 14th at 7:30pm.
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