RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BOARD MEETING - October 26, 2021

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on October 26, 2021, at 6:32 p.m. at Cobblestone Inn Meeting Room.

District Board members present were: Mary Eikner, Sylvia Shields, Meghan Buck, Craig Kerfoot and Ken Flory.

County Board members present were: Kevin Davis, Karl Eikenberg, Claire Prince and Pam Cole.

Others present: Shannon Dixon, Tristen Sheridan, Don Oswald, Stormi Nash, Shea Johnson, Gloria Trosper, Krissy Miller, Monica Uhland, Gay Uhland, Glen Smith, Jose Hernandez, Tanya Lane, Betsy Barnett, Stephanie Sewell, Braylynn Eder, Jean Scriven, Brooklyn Lenox, Raina Kliesen, Morgan King, Matt Prince, Ellen Lane, Char Korrell, Diane Billheimer, Bernie Thomas, and Beth Spady.

CALL TO ORDER

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

COUNTY VOTING MEMBER SELECTION

Karl Eikenberg, Kevin Davis, and Claire Prince.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Sylvia Shields to approve the September 28, 2021, and October 6, 2021, minutes as presented. Motion seconded by Ken Flory. All aye.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Ken Flory made a motion to approve the agenda after adding Pathway Designs as an agenda item.

Motion seconded by Mary Eikner. All aye.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Several KCHD staff and community members voiced various concerns regarding the hospital and its operations to the Board.

CREDENTIALING

Dr. Jacqueline Smith, Morgan King, PA, Dr. Mark Murray, and Dr. Gregory Tome were approved for active privileges by Med Staff. Dr. Eric Lyders and Dr. Lucas Mailander were approved for temporary privileges by Med Staff. Motion to approve as presented by Sylvia Shields. Seconded by Ken Flory. All aye.

Med Staff Bylaws Section 7.3 was amended to update the list of current providers that can perform medical screening examinations. Motion made by Sylvia Shields and seconded by Ken Flory. All aye.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

There were no policies and procedures to review this month.

STANDING REPORTS

CEO

The Board received a written report from the CEO. There were no additional questions.

CFO

The Board received a written report from the CFO. The Board had several questions regarding the Relias fee, the interim cost report, and the miscellaneous revenue line item.

CNO

The Board received a written report from the CNO. Discussion followed about the civility and team agreements that are in process with support from the Center for Nursing Excellence.

HOSPITAL QUALITY, SAFETY, & COMPLIANCE

The Quality Report Scorecard was reviewed. Various measures including infection rate, medication errors, and falls were reviewed by the Board.

CLINIC

No report this month.

OLD BUSINESS

BOARD BYLAW REVIEW

The Board will review for next month's meeting.

BUDGET 2022

An updated version of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget was presented to the Board. The budget continues to change as additional information becomes available.

There was discussion regarding the ambulance service which could impact the budget for FY 2021 and the upcoming year as well.

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Brent Frazee and John Filgin discussed next steps with the Board. There are three design options available to the Board for the proposed lot. A decision will need to be made in the next few months regarding the design and appropriate expense so that a contract can be established.

PATHWAY DESIGNS

The Board needs to decide if KCHD will contract with Pathway Designs for services.

NEW BUSINESS

PRESENTATION BY TODD LINDEN

Todd Linden visited with the Board about several areas in which he could assist KCHD. An analysis of KCHD strengths and areas of improvement would guide the process.

CEO EVALUATION

The Board has received a tool to assist with the evaluation of the CEO.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made by Ken Flory to go into executive session for purposes of negotiations pursuant to and as permitted by CRS 24-6-402(4)(e). Karl Eikenberg seconded the motion. All aye.

Executive session convened at 8:30 pm and was returned to regular session at 9:20 pm.

Following executive session, Kevin Davis made a motion to put the CEO on paid administrative leave for a one month period. Motion seconded by Claire Prince. All aye.

Motion made by Kevin Davis to hire Pathway Designs and seconded by Meghan Buck did not carry when voted on by the District Board.

After additional discussion, Ken Flory made a motion to contract with Pathway Designs. This motion was seconded by Karl Eikenberg. With all voting members of the District and County Board, the motion passed with one objection.

A motion was made by Ken Flory to go into executive session for purposes of negotiations pursuant to and as permitted by CRS 24-6-402(4)(e). Karl Eikenberg seconded the motion. All aye.

The second executive session convened at 9:30 pm and was returned to regular session at 9:34 pm.

Following the second executive session, Ken Flory made a motion to offer the CEO an opportunity to resign with a severance package. Karl Eikenberg seconded the motion. All aye.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Kiowa County Hospital District Board

Mary Eikner, Secretary-Treasurer