The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on July 24, 2018 at 6:32 p.m. at the Bransgrove Building Meeting Room.

District Board members present were: Mary Eikner, Sylvia Shields, Cathryn Anderson and Priscilla Waggoner. Absent: Lori Shalberg (called)

County Board members present were: Dennis Pearson, John Negley and Ken Flory. Absent: Craig Kerfoot (called).

Others present: Shannon Dixon, Char Korrell, Cindy McLoud and Beth Spady.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Priscilla Waggoner, Chairman of the Board at 6:32 pm.

COUNTY VOTING MEMBER SELECTION

Dennis Pearson, John Negley and Ken Flory.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by John Neg ley to approve the June 26, 2018 meeting minutes as presented and seconded by Sylvia Shields. All aye.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by John Negley to approve the agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Cathryn Anderson. All aye.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one was present for public comment.

CREDENTIALING

Dr. Christopher Pettis was approved by Med Staff for courtesy privileges. A motion was made by Sylvia Shields to approve privileges as designated for the provider listed above. Mary Eikner seconded. All aye.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

The Board reviewed and discussed the two-page summary of revisions to policies regarding risk management/safety, emergency department, and infection control. A motion was made by John Negley to approve the policies as presented. Sylvia Shields seconded the motion. All aye.

STANDING REPORTS

CEO

Athena training will continue on August 7^th8th, and 9th. We are still scheduled to go live on August 14th.

Staff are working to complete annual evaluations for all employees.

There have been many changes at the clinic to help improve work flow and client satisfaction. Staff is working to submit a grant proposal to the Next Fifty Initiative which is due August 31^st_.Dawn Back, PA is certified to perform CDOT CDL medical exams.

CFO

The June financials were reviewed and discussed by the Board. We currently have 17 patients in our care.

CNO

KCHD is offering a community education class called Stop the Bleed at no charge.

Several staff are attending a Fundamentals of Critical Care Suppo11 (FCCS) class in Pueblo this week. Additional staff will attend the same class later this year.

There are several educational opportunities being offered to staff in the next few months.

HOSPITAL QUALITY & SAFETY

The Quality Report Scorecard was reviewed by the Board. We had no med errors and one fall that did not result in injury.

OLD BUSINESS

AVERA eCARE

A new estimate was presented for the implementation of Avera eCare to the Board for review. The success of Avera eCare has been strongly linked to marketing the program and providing education in the community.

NEW BUSINESS

VACCINE FRIDGE/FREEZER

The clinic would like to offer vaccinations during well child visits. A motion was made by John Negley to purchase a vaccine fridge/freezer for $4,000. The motion was seconded by Ken Flory. All aye.

ALLEY REPAIR

There have been concerns regarding the condition of the alley behind the Hospital. Rock will be spread in the alley to address the issue.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm. Motion by Sylvia Shields and seconded by Dennis Pearson. All aye.

Respectfully submitted,

Kiowa County Hospital District Board Sylvia Shields, Secretary-Treasurer