I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell, Chair II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting - Ms. Carolyn Truesdell. Regular Meeting January 30, 2014
Announcements/Special Presentations – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell A. Special Presentation – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell, Chair, will recognize Ms. Ruth Ransom, Executive Director of the Harris County Hospital District Foundation, for the Texas Med Center Walk/Run held Saturday, February 8, 2014 B. Special Recognition – Mr. Michael Staley, Vice President, Operations, Ben Taub General Hospital, will recognize Dr. Eric J. Silberfein, General Surgery, Ben Taub General Hospital, for Outstanding Performance
Approve consent items V B - V G. V. A. Items related to Purchasing – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair A(1). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards [For Informational Purposes Only] B. Consideration of Approval to Rescind the Harris Health System Policy No. 6.02, Car Allowance – Ms. Diane Poirot C. Consideration of Approval Ratify an Agreement between the Performance Management Unit of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Expanded Primary Care Services to female residents of Harris County– Dr. Ericka Brown D. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Salvation Army to Provide On-site Health Care and Eligibility Services at Three Sites to Eligible Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Ericka Brown E. Consideration of Approval to Enter into a New Inter-local Agreement with Harris County to Provide Wage Rate Compliance Services, including Insurance and Bond Verification Services, for Harris Health System’s Capital Improvement Construction Projects – Mr. Mark Sams F. Consideration of Approval to Exercise the 90-Day Termination Option in the Agreement between the Deer Park Independent School District and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in order to Cease Offering Health Care Services at the Deepwater School Based Clinic – Dr. Ericka Brown G. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris County Auditor’s Harris Health System Capital Equipment Controls Report – Mr. Charles McDonald and Mr. David Attard {End of Consent Agenda}
Joint Conference Committee – Ms. Anne Clutterbuck, Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for February 2014 – Dr. Tien Ko 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (February 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko 3. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (Pending Items, February 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee – Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on February 13, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Scorecard and Physician Satisfaction Report – Dr. Fred Sutton a. Review and Discussion Regarding Patient Satisfaction Trend Charts – Dr. Fred Sutton b. Review and Discussion Regarding the Physician Satisfaction Progress Report – Dr. Fred Sutton c. Review and Discussion Regarding the Emergency Center Medical Screening Exam – Dr. Fred Sutton 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Infection Prevention Report a. Review and Discussion Regarding Infection Prevention – Ben Taub General Hospital – Dr. Fred Sutton b. Review and Discussion Regarding Infection Prevention – Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital – Dr. Fred Sutton 3. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Restraint and Seclusion Report a. Review and Discussion Regarding Restraint and Seclusion Usage Scorecard – Dr. Fred Sutton 4. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Nursing Direct and Indirect Care Analysis [Board Deliverable] – Ms. Beth Cloyd 5. Review and Discussion Regarding a Report on the Impact of Eliminating Focus on the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Standard Report [Board Deliverable] – Ms. Beth Cloyd 6. Review and Discussion Regarding a Report on Courses Required for Nurses at Harris Health System to Maintain Employment [Board Deliverable] – Ms. Beth Cloyd
Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair The Budget & Finance Committee met on February 13, 2014 and brings forth the following items: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2014 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2014 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2014 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System FY2015 Operating and Capital Budget – Mr. Michael Norby The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 5. Presentation of the January 2014 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 6. Consideration of Approval of the Community Health Choice, Inc. FY2014 Operating and Capital Budget (January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014) – Mr. Kenneth Janda 7. Consideration of Approval for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to provide a Grant Budget Reconciliation Agreement for qualified preceptors to educate and train advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in the amount of $27,507 – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf
Miscellaneous Agenda Items – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell, Chair B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Appointment of the Harris Health System Operational Assessment Special Committee – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell C. Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Board of Managers Nominating Committee and Election of Officers – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell
IX. Executive Session – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell A. Report by Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, pursuant to Section 161.032 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Terry Reeves B. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann.§161.032 and Texas Occupations code Ann.§160.007 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in connection with the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Fred Sutton C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Cause No. 2313-25194: Elizabeth Whitaker v. Harris County Hospital District; In the 215th Judicial District Court of Harris County, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mercedes Leal. D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding the Premier Group Purchasing Organization, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Civil Action No. 4:12-CV-03172; Peter Obasogie v. Harris County Hospital District; In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal F. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Cause No. 2012-34696; Betty Martinez v. Harris County Hospital District; In the 80th Judicial District Court of Harris County, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal X. Reconvene
Planning & Operations Committee – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair Items Related to Human Resources – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Affiliation Agreements Annual Report (January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013) – Ms. Diane Poirot 2. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of North Texas (Master of Science Degree in Speech – Language Pathology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Galena Park Independent School District (Health Science Technology Student Clinical Rotation Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 4. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 5. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Pharmacy Residency Certificate Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 6. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Post Graduate PharmD Residency Program – 001548) – Ms. Diane Poirot 7. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions (Bachelor of Science in Histotechnology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 8. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Master of Science – Physician Assistant Studies Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 9. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Doctor of Nursing Practice Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 10. Consideration of Approval to name the Same Day Clinic located on the Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital Campus at 5550-A Kelley Street, Houston, Texas 77026 the Margo Hilliard Alford Clinic – Dr. Ericka Brown
Legislative Committee – Mr. Lawrence Finder, Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 83rd Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform – Mr. R. King Hillier 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier
Consideration of Approval of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Harris County Hospital District Foundation – Ms. Ruth Ransom
VIII. President/Chief Executive Officer’s Reports – Mr. David Lopez A. Current Organizational Chart with Salary Changes from 2013 to 2014 – Mr. David Lopez Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Board of Managers of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, Article XI.1.c. B. FY2015 Tentative Merit Plan Process Change – Mr. David Lopez XI. Adjournment
I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell, Chair II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting - Ms. Carolyn Truesdell. Regular Meeting January 30, 2014
Announcements/Special Presentations – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell A. Special Presentation – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell, Chair, will recognize Ms. Ruth Ransom, Executive Director of the Harris County Hospital District Foundation, for the Texas Med Center Walk/Run held Saturday, February 8, 2014 B. Special Recognition – Mr. Michael Staley, Vice President, Operations, Ben Taub General Hospital, will recognize Dr. Eric J. Silberfein, General Surgery, Ben Taub General Hospital, for Outstanding Performance
Approve consent items V B - V G. V. A. Items related to Purchasing – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair A(1). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards [For Informational Purposes Only] B. Consideration of Approval to Rescind the Harris Health System Policy No. 6.02, Car Allowance – Ms. Diane Poirot C. Consideration of Approval Ratify an Agreement between the Performance Management Unit of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Expanded Primary Care Services to female residents of Harris County– Dr. Ericka Brown D. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Salvation Army to Provide On-site Health Care and Eligibility Services at Three Sites to Eligible Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Ericka Brown E. Consideration of Approval to Enter into a New Inter-local Agreement with Harris County to Provide Wage Rate Compliance Services, including Insurance and Bond Verification Services, for Harris Health System’s Capital Improvement Construction Projects – Mr. Mark Sams F. Consideration of Approval to Exercise the 90-Day Termination Option in the Agreement between the Deer Park Independent School District and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in order to Cease Offering Health Care Services at the Deepwater School Based Clinic – Dr. Ericka Brown G. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris County Auditor’s Harris Health System Capital Equipment Controls Report – Mr. Charles McDonald and Mr. David Attard {End of Consent Agenda}
Joint Conference Committee – Ms. Anne Clutterbuck, Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for February 2014 – Dr. Tien Ko 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (February 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko 3. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (Pending Items, February 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee – Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on February 13, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Scorecard and Physician Satisfaction Report – Dr. Fred Sutton a. Review and Discussion Regarding Patient Satisfaction Trend Charts – Dr. Fred Sutton b. Review and Discussion Regarding the Physician Satisfaction Progress Report – Dr. Fred Sutton c. Review and Discussion Regarding the Emergency Center Medical Screening Exam – Dr. Fred Sutton 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Infection Prevention Report a. Review and Discussion Regarding Infection Prevention – Ben Taub General Hospital – Dr. Fred Sutton b. Review and Discussion Regarding Infection Prevention – Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital – Dr. Fred Sutton 3. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Restraint and Seclusion Report a. Review and Discussion Regarding Restraint and Seclusion Usage Scorecard – Dr. Fred Sutton 4. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Nursing Direct and Indirect Care Analysis [Board Deliverable] – Ms. Beth Cloyd 5. Review and Discussion Regarding a Report on the Impact of Eliminating Focus on the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Standard Report [Board Deliverable] – Ms. Beth Cloyd 6. Review and Discussion Regarding a Report on Courses Required for Nurses at Harris Health System to Maintain Employment [Board Deliverable] – Ms. Beth Cloyd
Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair The Budget & Finance Committee met on February 13, 2014 and brings forth the following items: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2014 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2014 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2014 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System FY2015 Operating and Capital Budget – Mr. Michael Norby The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 5. Presentation of the January 2014 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 6. Consideration of Approval of the Community Health Choice, Inc. FY2014 Operating and Capital Budget (January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014) – Mr. Kenneth Janda 7. Consideration of Approval for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to provide a Grant Budget Reconciliation Agreement for qualified preceptors to educate and train advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in the amount of $27,507 – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf
Miscellaneous Agenda Items – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell, Chair B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Appointment of the Harris Health System Operational Assessment Special Committee – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell C. Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Board of Managers Nominating Committee and Election of Officers – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell
IX. Executive Session – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell A. Report by Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, pursuant to Section 161.032 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Terry Reeves B. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann.§161.032 and Texas Occupations code Ann.§160.007 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in connection with the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Fred Sutton C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Cause No. 2313-25194: Elizabeth Whitaker v. Harris County Hospital District; In the 215th Judicial District Court of Harris County, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mercedes Leal. D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding the Premier Group Purchasing Organization, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Civil Action No. 4:12-CV-03172; Peter Obasogie v. Harris County Hospital District; In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal F. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Cause No. 2012-34696; Betty Martinez v. Harris County Hospital District; In the 80th Judicial District Court of Harris County, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal X. Reconvene
Planning & Operations Committee – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair Items Related to Human Resources – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Affiliation Agreements Annual Report (January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013) – Ms. Diane Poirot 2. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of North Texas (Master of Science Degree in Speech – Language Pathology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Galena Park Independent School District (Health Science Technology Student Clinical Rotation Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 4. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 5. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Pharmacy Residency Certificate Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 6. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Post Graduate PharmD Residency Program – 001548) – Ms. Diane Poirot 7. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions (Bachelor of Science in Histotechnology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 8. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Master of Science – Physician Assistant Studies Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 9. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Doctor of Nursing Practice Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 10. Consideration of Approval to name the Same Day Clinic located on the Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital Campus at 5550-A Kelley Street, Houston, Texas 77026 the Margo Hilliard Alford Clinic – Dr. Ericka Brown
Legislative Committee – Mr. Lawrence Finder, Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 83rd Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform – Mr. R. King Hillier 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier
Consideration of Approval of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Harris County Hospital District Foundation – Ms. Ruth Ransom
VIII. President/Chief Executive Officer’s Reports – Mr. David Lopez A. Current Organizational Chart with Salary Changes from 2013 to 2014 – Mr. David Lopez Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Board of Managers of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, Article XI.1.c. B. FY2015 Tentative Merit Plan Process Change – Mr. David Lopez XI. Adjournment