Seneca Healthcare District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
February 29, 2024 03:00 PM
Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) Conference Room, 199 Reynolds Road, Chester, CA 96020
 https://senecahospital.org/

Board of Directors
 President Jerri Nielsen • Vice President Sherrie Thrall • Secretary Kenneth Crandall • Treasurer Rich Rydell, attending via Zoom @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph: (530) 258-6767 • 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.


  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 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.
      • The Board Responds to Public Comment(s)
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
        • Approval of the January 25th, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
          DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

          The Board will review for approval, the Minutes of the January 25th, 2024, Regular BoardMeeting as submitted by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk.

          • Staff Reports
            DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment    View Item

            A. Chief Executive Officer - Presented by Shawn McKenzie, CEO

            B. Chief Operations Officer - Presented by Brady Haynes, COO

            C. Chief Nursing Officer - Presented by Judith Cline, CNO

            D. Information Technology - Presented by Brian Churchill

            E. Human Resources - Presented by Jennie Matthews

            F. Marketing/Public Relations - Presented by Chelssa Outland

            • Closed Session
              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
              • Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
                Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)

                Robles vs SHD - Case: #CV22-00177

              • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Significant Exposure to Litigation)
                Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3)
              • Trade Secrets

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

            • Report on Closed Session
              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

              The Board President will report on any actions taken during Closed Session.

              • December 2023 Financial Report (Draft Form)
                DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                The Board will review for acceptance, the December 2023 Financial Report (Draft Form).

                Presented by Steve Boline, CFO

                • January 2024 Revenue Cycle Performance & KPI (R1 Report)
                  DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment    View Item
                  Presented by Steve Boline, CFO
                  • New CAH/SNF Medical Equipment Purchase Order for Phillips Equipment Due to Price Increase after 4/15/24
                    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item
                    Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx.

                    • New CAH/SNF Board Updates – General Update Report
                      DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment    View Item

                      Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx

                      • BKF Proposal for Grant Prospecting
                        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item
                        Discussion and request for approval.

                        Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx.

                        • Physician Contract Negotiation, Execution, Termination and Administration Authority of CEO
                          DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item
                          The Board will review past and present policies of the Administration Authority of the CEO, and consider a new policy.                                                

                          Presented by Shawn McKenzie, CEO

                          • Plumas LAFCo
                            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                            The Board will review for approval, Membership of the Local Agency Formation Commission serving Plumas County. 

                            Presented by Shawn McKenzie, CEO

                            • West Almanor Fire Protection District - Apartment Lease
                              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                              The Board will discuss a possible lease agreement between SHD and the West Almanor Fire Protection District for staff housing.

                              Presented by Shawn McKenzie, CEO

                              • Next Regular Board Meeting Agenda Topics
                                DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                                1. Updated Cash Flow Analysis

                                2. New Hospital Build - Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

                                3. Finance Investment Policy

                                4. Board Committee Reports (standing agenda items):

                                    a) Strategic Planning

                                    b) Finance

                                    c) Bylaws

                                    Ad-Hoc Committees

                                    d) Facility Repurpose

                                    e) EMS

                                    f) Seneca Healthcare Foundation

                                    g) Others?

                                • Next Regular Board Meeting Announcement 
                                  DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                                  Date: March 28th, 2024

                                  Time: 3:00 p.m.

                                  Location: LAC-Conference Room

                                  • This agenda has been electronically mailed to the following newspaper publishers:

                                    Plumas Sun

                                    Intermountain News

                                    This agenda has been posted at the following public places:

                                    Seneca Healthcare District Hospital's Bulleting Board

                                    U.S. Post Office - Chester Branch

                                    Hamilton Brach Fire District

                                    Lake Almanor West Fire District

                                    This agenda has been mailed to the following radio station:

                                    KSUE/JDX


                                    Certificate of Posting: I, Deborah Housen, hereby certify, I posted the foregoing Agenda on thebulletin board, located at the front door entrance of Seneca Healthcare District Hospital, and theLake Almanor Clinic Walk-In bulletin board at front entrance on or before: February 26th, 2024


                                    By: Deborah Housen, Board Clerk 

                                    02/26/2024