Seneca Healthcare District- Agenda

Board of Directors
President Jerri Nielsen • Vice President Sherrie Thrall • Secretary Kenneth Crandall • Treasurer Rich Rydell • Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner

RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS BOARD

Our Mission: Seneca Healthcare District's mission is to provide our community members and visitors with outstanding health care and quality care through dedicated and compassionate staff, providers, and innovative technology.

We welcome public participation in our meetings. It is customary for members of the public to stand or raise a hand to be recognized by the Board President before speaking on any agenda item. Please state your name for the record and limit comments to three (3) minutes. Written comments should be submitted to the Board Clerk at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting to allow for distribution.

If you would like to watch the meeting or provide a public comment virtually, as a courtesy you can also access the meeting remotely. You may raise your hand online at any time to indicate that you wish to speak; please wait to speak until you are recognized by the Board President.

Although the Board strives to offer remote participation, be advised that remote participation is provided for convenience only. In the event of a technological malfunction, the only assurance of live comments being received by the Board is to attend in-person or submit written comments as outlined above. The Board reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access if we are experiencing technical difficulties.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate in a board meeting, please contact Seneca Healthcare District at (833) 227-3743, or email board@senecahospital.org within 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting, or 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting.

Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Pledge of Allegiance
Additions or Modifications to, or Deletions from the Agenda
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Approval of the Agenda
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Public Comments
Discussion Comment
This is an opportunity for public attendees to address the Board regarding items which are not on the agenda. Please state your name for the record. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Written comments should be submitted to the Board Clerk twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting to allow for distribution. Under Government Code Section 54954.2 - Brown Act, the Board cannot act on any item that is not listed on the agenda. The Board President may choose to acknowledge the comment. When appropriate, the Board President may briefly answer a question; refer the matter to staff; or move to set the item for discussion at a future meeting.
Approval of the November 19, 2024 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
The Board will review for approval, the Minutes of the November 19th, 2024, Special Board Meeting as submitted by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk.
Staff Reports
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
1. Chief Executive Officer - Presented by Shawn McKenzie, CEO - Verbal Report.
2. Chief Nursing Officer - Presented by Judith Cline, CNO - Verbal Report.
3. Chief Operations Officer - Presented by Brady Haynes, COO - Report Included.
4. Information Technology (IT) Director - Presented by Brian Churchill - Verbal Report.
5. Human Resources Manager - Presented by Shanna Roelofson - Report Included.
6. Marketing/Public Relations Director - Presented by Chelssa Outland - Two Reports Included.
7. Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director - Presented by Charlene Almocera - Report will be delivered in Closed Session.
Chief Financial Officer Reports - Steve Boline, CFO
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
For Discussion and Request for Acceptance:
1. Financial Report - September 2024
2. Updated Cash Flow Report as of 11/27/24
- For Discussion Only:
  1. October 2024 R1 and Revenue Cycle Reports.
  2. Interim Financing and Project Payment Updates.
Request for Approval of the Amendment to the SCA Rate Range Consulting Contract
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
As presented by Steve Boline, CFO.
Seneca Healthcare Foundation Report
Discussion Comment View Item
Presented by Chelssa Outland, SH Foundation Executive Director.
New CAH/SNF Report
Discussion Comment View Item
General update regarding the New Hospital Build. Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx.
New CAH/SNF - CEQA / NEPA Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Quarterly Update. Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx.
Policies & Procedures
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Presented by Charlene Almocera, HIM/Patient Access Director.
(List included)
Medical Staff Report
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Requesting Board approval, Dr. Marc Nielsen, Chief of Staff, submitted: Medical Staff Appointments as approved at the Medical Staff Meeting held on November 12, 2024.
Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Significant Exposure to Litigation)
  Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3)
- Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
  Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
  Gullotto vs. Seneca Healthcare District - Case #202404-24213903
- Trade Secrets
  Health and Safety Code Section 32106 - Report(s) involving Trade Secrets.
- Public Employee Performance Evaluation
  Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
- Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
  Conference with Labor Negotiators
  1. Agency Designated Representative: Board Chair.
  2. Unrepresented Employee: Chief Executive Officer.
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  F. Closed Session Sub-Category - Compliance
  Government Code §37624.3, Health & Safety Codes §1461 and §32155 Hearings.
  Subject Matter: Report on Quality Assurance Committee. Presented by Charlene Almocera, Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director.
Report on Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
The Board President will announce any reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
Future Board Meeting Agenda Topics
Discussion Comment
1. Finance Investment Policy
2. Physician Contract Negotiation, Execution, Termination and Administration Authority of CEO
3. Board Planning Session
4. Board Committees
5. Others?
Next Regular Board Meeting Announcement
Discussion Comment
Date: Due to the Holiday Season, the December 2024 Regular Board Meeting will be held on: January 9th, 2024
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) - Conference Room -199 Reynolds Rd., Chester
Agenda Posting Notice
This agenda has been electronically mailed to the following newspaper publishers, fire districts, public utilities districts, and radio stations for posting:
Plumas Sun
Intermountain News
Hamilton Branch Fire District
Lake Almanor West Fire District
Chester Public Utilities District (CPUD)
KSUE/JDX 5 Radio
This agenda has been posted at the following public places:
Seneca Healthcare District Hospital - Bulletin Board
Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) Walk-in - Bulletin Board
U.S. Post Office - Chester Branch
Certificate of Posting: I, Deborah Housen, hereby certify, I posted the foregoing agenda on the bulletin board, located at the front door entrance of Seneca Healthcare District Hospital, and at the Lake Almanor Clinic Walk-In bulletin board at the front of the entrance, on or before: December 2nd, 2024 by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk.