Seneca Healthcare District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
January 04, 2024 03:00 PM
Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) Conference Room, 199 Reynolds Road, Chester, CA 96020
https://senecahospital.org/
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by Jerri Nielsen, President.
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Roll Call
Present: Jerri Nielsen, President, Sherrie Thrall, Vice President, Kenneth Crandall, Secretary, Joining the Meeting via ZOOM @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph:530-258-6767 Rich Rydell, Treasurer
Absent: Shelley Stelzner, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Jerri Nielsen, President
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Roll Call
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Modifications to, or Deletions from the Agenda
Request to move Item #15 (Closed Session) to occur just after #4 (Public Comment).
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Approval of the Agenda
Motion was made to approve Agenda as amended.
Sherrie Thrall, Vice President motioned to approve. Kenneth Crandall, Secretary seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Jerri Nielsen, President Aye Sherrie Thrall, Vice President Aye Kenneth Crandall, Secretary Aye Joining the Meeting via ZOOM @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph:530-258-6767 Rich Rydell, Treasurer Absent Shelley Stelzner, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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Public Comments
There were no public comments submitted via telephone, email, standard mail, or via public attendance.
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Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The November 30th, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes were approved by the Board as presented by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk, with the edits detailed verbally by Jerri Nielsen, President, incorporated into the final approved version.
Sherrie Thrall, Vice President motioned to approve. Kenneth Crandall, Secretary seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Jerri Nielsen, President Aye Sherrie Thrall, Vice President Aye Kenneth Crandall, Secretary Aye Joining the Meeting via ZOOM @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph:530-258-6767 Rich Rydell, Treasurer Absent Shelley Stelzner, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes
The December 20th, 2023 Special Board Meeting Minutes were approved by the Board as presented by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk, with the edits detailed verbally by Jerri Nielsen, President, incorporated into the final approved version.
Joining the Meeting via ZOOM @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph:530-258-6767 Rich Rydell, Treasurer motioned to approve. Sherrie Thrall, Vice President seconded the motion.
Kenneth Crandall abstained from voting as he was not present at the December 20th, 2023 Special Board Meeting.
The roll call vote:
Aye Jerri Nielsen, President Aye Sherrie Thrall, Vice President Aye Joining the Meeting via ZOOM @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph:530-258-6767 Rich Rydell, Treasurer Abstained Kenneth Crandall, Secretary Absent Shelley Stelzner, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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Medical Staff Report
- Sherrie Thrall, Vice President motioned to approve. Kenneth Crandall, Secretary seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Jerri Nielsen, President Aye Sherrie Thrall, Vice President Aye Kenneth Crandall, Secretary Aye Joining the Meeting via ZOOM @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph:530-258-6767 Rich Rydell, Treasurer Absent Shelley Stelzner, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer -
November 2023 Revenue Cycle Performance & KPI (R1 Report)
Discussion. As presented by Steve Boline, CFO. No action taken.
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Assembly Bill (AB) 1882, (Chapter 584, Statutes of 2022)
Discussion. Information Only. Letter presented by Linda McCurdy, Director of Plant Ops/Safety. No action taken.
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New CAH Report
Discussion. CAH Report Update presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building, Rx. No action taken.
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CEO December 2023 Report
Discussion. Verbal presentation by Shawn McKenzie, CEO. No action taken.
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CNO December 2023 Report
Discussion. Presented by Judith Cline, CNO. No action taken.
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IT Report
Discussion. Presented by Brian Churchill, IT Director. No action taken.
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HR Report
As presented by Jennie Mathews, HR Manager. No action taken.
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Closed Session
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 – Conference with Legal Counsel. Existing Litigation. Robles vs SHD - Case: #CV22-00177
No Action- Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3) No Action
Health and Safety Code 32106 - Report(s) involving Trade Secrets. Only Trade Secrets will be covered on this date. There will be no Hospital Peer Review.
No Action
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Report on Closed Session
Closed Session commenced at 3:02pm.The Board President, Jerri Nielsen, stated there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session. Closed Session adjourned at 4:02pm.
The Regular Board Meeting reconvened at 4:03pm.
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Agenda Items for the Next Board Meeting
A. Election of Officers
B. Board Committee Assignments
C. Early Procurement of Medical Equipment
D. Updated Cash Flow Analysis (standing agenda item)
E. Cerner - Analysis of System Edits Delivered/Undelivered as part of initial build
F. Finance Investment Policy
G. Foundation/Direct Giving
H. Chief Operations Officer (COO) Introductions
I. COO Report
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Next Regular Board Meeting Announcement
January 25th, 2024 @ 3:00PM in the LAC-Conference Room
199 Reynolds Rd., Chester, CA 96020
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Adjournment
The Regular Board Meeting adjourned at 5:37PM.
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Certificate of Posting
This agenda has been emailed to the following newspaper publisher: Plumas News
This agenda has been posted at the following public places:
Seneca Healthcare District Hospital’s Bulletin Board
U.S. Post Office – Chester Branch
Chester Fire District
Hamilton Branch Fire District
Peninsula Fire District
Lake Almanor West Fire District
This agenda has been mailed to the following radio station: KSUE/JDX