Seneca Healthcare District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
July 31, 2025 02:00 PM
Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) Conference Room, 199 Reynolds Road, Chester, CA 96020
 https://senecahospital.org/

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

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.


  1. Call to Order

    • Roll Call

    • Pledge of Allegiance

  2. Additions or Modifications to, or Deletions from the Agenda
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
    • Approval of the Agenda
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      • Public Comments
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
        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.
      • Request for Approval of the June 23rd, 2025 Special Board Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
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        The Board Finance Committee will review for approval, the Minutes of the June 23rd 2025, Special Board Finance Committee Meeting as submitted by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk. 

        • Request for Approval of the June 26th, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
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          The Board will review for approval, the Minutes of the June 26th, 2025, Regular Board Meeting as submitted by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk. 
          • SHD Staff and SHF Reports
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            1. Chief Executive Officer - Presented by Shawn McKenzie, CEO - Written Report. 
            2. Chief Nursing Officer - Presented by Judith Cline, CNO - Written Report.
            3. Chief Operations Officer - Presented by Brady Haynes, COO - Written Report.
            4. Human Resources Manager - Presented by Shanna Roelofson - Written Report.
            5. Marketing/Public Relations Director - Presented by Chelssa Outland - Written Report.
            6. SH Foundation Executive Director - Presented by Chelssa Outland - Written Report. 
            7. Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director - Presented by Charlene Almocera - Verbal Report. 

            • Chief Financial Officer Reports - Steve Boline, CFO
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              Requesting Acceptance/Approval from the Board:

              1. May 2025 Financial Report.
              2. June 2025 Financial Report.
              3. Updated Cash Flow Report as of 7/23/25.

              Informational Discussion Only:

              4. June 2025 R1 Revenue Cycle Report.
              5. June 2025 SHD Revenue Cycle Report.
              6. Interim Financing and Project Payment Update.

              • New CAH/SNF - Stryker equipment quote approval to issue PO, upon concurrence with USDA
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                Request for approval as presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx. 

                • New CAH/SNF - Steris equipment quote approval to issue PO, upon concurrence with USDA 
                  DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                  Request for approval as presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx. 

                  • New CAH/SNF - General update
                    DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment    View Item

                    Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx.

                    • New CAH/SNF - Request 007 for Contingency Usage, upon concurrence with USDA
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                      Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx. 

                      • Policies and Procedures
                        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                        Request for Board Approval. Presented by Charlene Almocera, Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director.

                        • Medical Staff Report
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                          Requesting Board approval, Dr. Dana Ware, Chief of Staff, submitted the Medical Staff Appointments as approved at the July 8th, 2025, Medical Executive Staff Meeting. 

                          • Closed Session
                            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
                            • Conference with Legal Counsel

                              Government Code §54956.9 – Conference with Legal Counsel.
                              The District has received a claim in connection with the Replacement Critical Access Hospital + Skilled Nursing Facility Project which is available for public inspection.

                            • Trade Secrets

                              Health and Safety Code §32106 - Report(s) involving Trade Secrets.

                            • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Significant Exposure to Litigation)
                              Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9 (d)(2) or (3)
                          • Report on Closed Session
                            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

                            The Board President will announce any reportable actions taken during Closed Session.

                            • Future Board Meeting Agenda Topics
                              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

                              1. Finance Investment Policy
                              2. Physician Contract Negotiation, Execution, Termination and Administration Authority of CEO
                              3. Board Planning Session
                              4. Others?

                              • Next Regular Board Meeting Announcement 
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                                Date:           Thursday, August 28th, 2025 
                                Time:           2:00pm
                                Location:    Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) - Conference Room -199 Reynolds Rd., Chester

                                • Agenda Posting Notice
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                                  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: July 24th, 2025 by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk.