Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Jerri Nielsen.
1. Roll Call
  
  Present: 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
  
  Staff Present: Shawn McKenzie, CEO - Judith Cline, CNO - Steve Boline, CFO (via Zoom) - Brady Haynes, COO - Brian Churchill, IT Director - Jennie Mathews, HR Mgr. - Chelssa Outland, Marketing/PR Mgr. (via Zoom) - Linda McCurdy, Plant Ops/Safety Director (via Zoom)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by President Jerri Nielsen
Additions or Modifications to, or Deletions from the Agenda No Action
Approval of the Agenda Secretary Kenneth Crandall motioned to approve. Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Jerri Nielsen Aye Vice President Sherrie Thrall Aye Secretary Kenneth Crandall Aye Treasurer Rich Rydell, attending via Zoom @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph: (530) 258-6767 Aye Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner
Public Comments
No public comments were submitted to the Board.
The Board Responds to Public Comment(s)
N/A
Approval of the January 25th, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Vice President Sherrie Thrall motioned to approve. Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Jerri Nielsen Aye Vice President Sherrie Thrall Aye Secretary Kenneth Crandall Aye Treasurer Rich Rydell, attending via Zoom @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph: (530) 258-6767 Aye Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner
Staff Reports
No actions taken.
CEO - Requested addition of the Seneca Healthcare Foundation to the agenda for the April Regular Board Meeting.
CNO - New CLS Manager accepted employment offer.
COO - Discussed capital budgeting, using the new hospital equipment list as a foundation for tracking warranties, useful life, etc. for annual budgeting and foundation fundraising.
IT - Prioritizing Cerner tickets in coordination with staff based upon (1) patient safety and (2) financial impact.
HR - CHS students will be doing rotations through the organization again, so they get an idea of the many different career options/paths available in the healthcare system.
PR/Marketing - Sending recruitment video link out for Board members to view - "Come Home to Seneca." Volunteer coordinator working to setup schedule for volunteers in the LTC and other areas of the facility.
Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
  Robles vs SHD - Case: #CV22-00177
  No Action
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3) No Action
3. Health and Safety Code Section 32106 - Report(s) involving Trade Secrets.
  No Action
Report on Closed Session
The Regular Board Meeting adjourned at 4:07pm.
Closed Session commenced at 4:07pm
Closed Session concluded at 4:45pm.
Board President, Jerri Nielsen, stated for the record that there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
The Regular Board Meeting was reopened at 4:45pm.
December 2023 Financial Report (Draft Form)
Board Members voted to accept the December 2023 Financial Report (Draft Form).
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner motioned to approve. Secretary Kenneth Crandall seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Jerri Nielsen Aye Vice President Sherrie Thrall Aye Secretary Kenneth Crandall Aye Treasurer Rich Rydell, attending via Zoom @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph: (530) 258-6767 Aye Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner
January 2024 Revenue Cycle Performance & KPI (R1 Report)
No action was taken by the Board. Information only.
New CAH/SNF Medical Equipment Purchase Order for Phillips Equipment Due to Price Increase after 4/15/24
Discussion.
The Board requested staff bring this P.O. back to the vendor to update it to reflect the verbal agreement of Net 30 after install/acceptance, with no initial down payment. Board agreed to defer this item to the March Board Meeting.
New CAH/SNF Board Updates – General Update Report
No action was taken by the Board. Information only.
BKF Proposal for Grant Prospecting
The Board approved the BKF Proposal, NTE $5,000, granting Shawn McKenzie, CEO, permission to move forward with Grant Prospecting via BKF.
Secretary Kenneth Crandall motioned to approve. Vice President Sherrie Thrall seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Jerri Nielsen Aye Vice President Sherrie Thrall Aye Secretary Kenneth Crandall Aye Treasurer Rich Rydell, attending via Zoom @ 2 Via Olas, San Clemente, CA 92673 / Ph: (530) 258-6767 Aye Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner
Physician Contract Negotiation, Execution, Termination and Administration Authority of CEO
Discussion.
The Board granted permission to Shawn McKenzie, CEO, the authority to rewrite a new Physician Contract Negotiation, Execution, Termination and Administration Authority document to be presented for approval to the Board at a future date.
Plumas LAFCo
Discussion.
The Board requested more information on the benefits of joining the LAFCo Commission. Evaluation will be reconsidered in the future. This item was tabled until a future date.
West Almanor Fire Protection District - Apartment Lease
Next Regular Board Meeting Agenda Topics
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
5. LAFCo - Update
Next Regular Board Meeting Announcement

Date: March 28th, 2024
Time: 3:00pm (PST)
Location: LAC Conference Room

The Regular Board Meeting adjourned at 6:00pm.