Seneca Healthcare District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
August 28, 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
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
      • 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 July 31st, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        The Board will review for approval, the Minutes of the July 31st 2025, Regular Board Meeting as submitted by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk. 

        • SHD Staff and SHF Reports
          DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

          1. Chief Executive Officer - Presented by Shawn McKenzie, CEO - Verbal 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 - Report will be included in Closed Session. 



          • Chief Financial Officer Reports - Steve Boline, CFO
            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

            Requesting Acceptance/Approval from the Board:
            1. July 2025 Financial Report

            Informational Discussion Only:
            2. Updated Cash Flow Report as of 8/22/25
            3. July 2025 R1 Revenue Cycle Report
            4. Interim Financing and Project Payment Update

            • Resolution No. 454 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SENECA HEALTHCARE DISTRICT REQUESTING THE SETTING OF 2025-26 PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES
              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

              Presented by Steve Boline, CFO

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

                Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx.

                • New CAH/SNF - Request 008 for Contingency Usage, upon concurrence with USDA
                  DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                  Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx. 

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

                    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
                        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                        Requesting Board approval, Dr. Dana Ware, Chief of Staff, submitted the Medical Staff Appointments as approved at the August 12th, 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)
                          • Trade Secrets

                            Compliance - Government Code §37624.3, Health & Safety Codes §1461 and§32155 Hearings.
                            Report on Quality Assurance Committee. Presented by Charlene Almocera, Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director.

                        • Report on Closed Session
                          DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

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

                          • ACHD Annual Meeting - Poll for Board Member & Staff to attend
                            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

                            Requested by Jerri Nielsen, Board President, to send one Board Member and one SHD Staff Member to attend and report back on significant topics.

                            ACHD 73rd Annual Meeting

                            SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2025 | SAN DIEGO, CA

                            "This year's event will start with Governance Day on September 24, featuring an opportunity for attendees to access AB 1234 (Ethics) required training.

                            Learning Outcomes:

                            ACHD's Annual Meeting promises to deliver an exceptional learning experience with important takeaways, such as,

                            • Improved governance,
                            • A glimpse into the future of healthcare,
                            • Networking and learning from peers, and much more."
                            Registration cost: $1,250

                            https://www.achd.org/2025-annual-meeting/



                            • Future Board Meeting Agenda Topics
                              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

                              1. Board Planning Session
                              2. Others?

                              • Next Regular Board Meeting Announcement 
                                DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                                Date:           Thursday, September 25th, 2025 
                                Time:           2:00pm
                                Location:    Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) - Conference Room -199 Reynolds Rd., Chester

                                • Agenda Posting Notice
                                  DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                                  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: August 22nd, 2025 by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk.