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December 19, 2000

  • Minutes of the 11-19-00 meeting were reviewed and approved.

  • Ron Bender, CEO, presented information and a recommendation for the purchase of a new "Steris" sterilizer to replace the current unit in surgery at a net cost of $7,145. The motion to purchase the new unit passed 4-0.

  • Bev Rieger, Quality Assurance & Risk Management Coordinator, presented the risk management report for the year. Board members expressed an interest in attending QA/RM committee meetings when appropriate during the year. They will attend on a rotating basis. The Board is interested in the quality of care and service delivered at Clay County Medical Center and their participation in committee meetings will be welcome and helpful.

  • Jim Brinkman, CFO, presented the monthly financial reports. After review and discussion the reports were accepted.

  • Mr. Brinkman then presented the 2001 budget proposal. Jim explained the assumptions used in developing the budget and presented the expense and revenue budget summary with breakdowns per department. After discussion and questions the motion to approve the budget carried 4-0.

  • Board Member elect, Sandy Fox, attended the meeting and was asked to report on the activities of the Clay County Hospital Foundation. The foundation has appointed a finance committee to properly invest and manage the funds in the Gustav and Adelia C. Meyer charitable trust and also other foundation funds. A portion of the earnings of the Meyer trust will be used to support health care related education for the benefit of the Clay County Medical Center staff and the community.

  • Jeff Yarrow reported on contacts he has had with county officials regarding the plans for the County to build an 8,000 square foot building on property currently owned by the hospital. A discussion of the most desirable location for the building took place. No current action was needed or taken.

  • The Board took note of the fact that this was the last official meeting for outgoing trustee Ernie Stalder. Mr. Stalder was thanked by all for his thoughtful service and the business insight and dedication he brought to the Board. He will be missed.

  • The Board also welcomed new trustee Sandy Fox to the Board. Her accounting background and prior hospital experience will be valuable and the Board appreciates her willingness to serve.