The Lamb County Board of Managers met in a regular meeting on Decemeber 16th at 10 a.m. in the Education Room of Lamb Healthcare Center.
The meeting was called to order at 10:09 a.m. by Vice-President, Steve Busby.
After a review of the Oct. 18, 2022, minutes, Busby made a motion to approve the minutes and it was seconded by Johnny Rosemond. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board members requested to hold Officer Elections first before continuing with the agenda.
Busby called for Nominations for President and nominated Carla Synatschk. Rosemond made the motion to approve by acclamation Carla Synatschk as President and it was seconded by Busby. The motion passed unanimously.
Since Synatschk held the position of treasurer, Busby called for nominations to appoint a new treasurer. Rosemond nominated Cindy Muller. Busby made a motion to approve by acclamation Cindy Muller as treasurer and it was seconded by Brenda Alcaraz. The motion passed unanimously.
Dylan Brown, CFO reviewed the Financial Report for November 2022 with the following information: The Total Cash Flow amount shots $3,868,555. on the Income Statement (Actual vs Prior Year), total revenue was $3,549,214, which is up $554,987 from the previous year. Total Operating Expenses were reduced by $292,090 from the prior year. Pharmaceuticals were down $100,369 due to less drug use.
Lab reagents are down $18,225. Maintenance contracts are up $13,586 due to new equipment. Purchased services are down $126,26 partially due to SleepTek in the first few months of last year. Equipment rental is down $15,070 due to not having SleepTek equipment rental. Physician reimbursement is down $11,950.
On the Profit and Loss Statement for LHC Family Medicine, revenue before contractuals was $181,649. Total expenses was $189,030 with a net revenue and expense of ($7,381). Contractuals are not included in revenue.
On the Profit and Loss Statement for Olton RHC, revenue before contractuals was $14,363. Total expenses was $23,638 with a net revenue and expense of ($9,275).
Dr. Rolando Rodriguez, MD, Chief of Staff, notified the Board that Medical Staff approved the Initial Appointments of Dr. Kevin Funk, MD and Dr. Samuel Taylor, MD of Concord Medical, Dr. Feras Jalab, MD of Kimball, DO all from Garvish Radiology.
Reappointments were approved for Dr. Sarah Carter, MD, Dr. Sheyenne Scott, MD, and Dr. Mitchell Moriber, DO of Concord Medical and Dr. Faranal Sadri Tafazoli, MD of Direct Radiology.
Evan Maxwell made a motion to approve the Initial Appointment and Reappointment of these physicians. The motion was seconded by Rosemond. The motion passed unanimously.
Committee Reports
Elizabeth Vargas, ADON reviewed the Infection Control, Trauma and QAPI reports for November.
Cindy Klein requested a motion to approve the construction and remodeling of the patient bathroom to include a walk-in shower to better accommodate patients who are less mobile and in need of extra help.
Rosemond made a motion to approve and it was seconded by Busby. The motion carried unanimously.
Klein notified the Board that the hospital would be able to apply for Critical Care Access in January. This designation would mean more funding for the hospital. Busby made a motion to approve the application and it was seconded by Rosemond. The motion carried unanimously.
Administrators Report
Klein reminded the Board that members needed to turn in their meetings certifications as soon as possible. She also informed the Board that the hospital is currently working with TCCC to credential a doctor for Telemed Services. This does not mean admitting privileges and is strictly for clinic tele-medicine.
Busby made a motion to enter into executive session at 11:28 a.m. and it was seconded by Maxwell. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned from executive session at 11:57 a.m.
A motion was made by Maxwell to excuse the absences of Booner Smith, Jeni D. Brunson and Cindy Muller. The motion was seconded by Alcaraz. The motion passed unanimously.
With not further business to discuss, Busby made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Rosemond. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 12 p.m.