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 February 27, 2014
Announcements/Special Presentations – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell A. Special Recognition – Dr. Carmel Dyer, Chief of Staff, Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, will recognize the LBJ Leadership Award recipients
Consent items A - N Consideration of Approval of Recommendations and Acceptance of Agenda Items Identified as Consent Items – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell Any Board member may request that an item marked “CONSENT” be pulled from this consideration for individual action or presentation 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 of the new Harris Health System Policy No. 7.33, Infant Feeding Policy – Ms. Beth Cloyd C. Consideration of Approval to Transition the Harris Health System Merit Program to a Common Merit Increase Date for All Employees in FY2015 – Ms. Diane Poirot D. Consideration of Approval to Enter into a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for the Purpose of Providing Remote Access and Viewing of Harris Health System’s Medical Records – Dr. Dr. Robert Trenschel E. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Ms. Beth Cloyd F. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris County Auditor’s Harris Health System Nursing Controlled Substances Controls Report – Mr. Charles McDonald G. Consideration of Approval of a Facility Use Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Food Bank to Provide Space at Thomas Street Health Center for the Houston Food Bank to Raise Awareness and Application Assistance for all State-Funded Social and Health Services to HIV Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Ericka Brown H. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the City of Houston on behalf of its Department of Health and Human Services funded under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to Provide Routine Opt-Out HIV Screening to Harris Health System Patients – Dr. Ericka Brown I. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Watch Over Me for the Purpose of Providing Watches and Journals to Harris Health System Homeless Clients – Dr. Ericka Brown J. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harmony House to Provide On-site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Eligible Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Ericka Brown K. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Interlocal Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) Funded by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act Part A to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Ericka Brown L. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Point of Entry Agreement (formally referred to as a Memorandum of Understanding) between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the City of Houston on behalf of its Department of Health and Human Services for the Purpose of Locating and Re-establishing Medical Care for Harris Health HIV Positive Patients who have no Evidence of Medical Care for a Period of at Least Six Months – Dr. Ericka Brown M. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Facility Use Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Bering Omega Community Services to Provide Space at Thomas Street Health Center for Bering Omega Community Services to Provide Housing and Placement Assistance for HIV Positive Patients – Dr. Ericka Brown N. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Facility Use Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Houston Volunteer Lawyers to Provide Space at Thomas Street Health Center for Houston Volunteer Lawyers to Provide Legal Assistance and Consultation for HIV Positive Patients – Dr. Ericka Brown
Reports of the Committee – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell A. 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 March 2014 – Dr. Tien Ko 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (March 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko 3. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (Pending Items, March 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko
B. Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee – Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on March 13, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Reports – Dr. Fred Sutton a. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard – Dr. Fred Sutton b. Review and Discussion Regarding the Patient Satisfaction Trend Charts – Dr. Fred Sutton c. Review and Discussion Regarding the Medical Staff Satisfaction Progress Report – Dr. Fred Sutton d. Review and Discussion Regarding the Emergency Center Medical Screening Exam Process – Dr. Fred Sutton e. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System 2014 Patient Satisfaction Goals and Objectives – Dr. Fred Sutton f. Review and Discussion Regarding the Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) Access to Care Report – Dr. Ericka Brown The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board: g. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System DNV 2013 Survey Findings – Progress Report – Dr. Fred Sutton 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Infection Prevention Report – Dr. Fred Sutton a. Review and Discussion Regarding Infection Prevention: Standard Infection Ratio Interpretation and Surgical Site Infections – Dr. Fred Sutton b. Review and Discussion Regarding Infection Prevention at Ben Taub General Hospital – Dr. Fred Sutton c. Review and Discussion Regarding Infection Prevention at Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital – Dr. Fred Sutton 3. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Restraint and Seclusion Report – Dr. Fred Sutton a. Review and Discussion Regarding Restraint and Seclusion Usage Scorecard – Dr. Fred Sutton
Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System February 2014 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System February 2014 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System February 2014 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Potential Refunding or Restructuring of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Senior Lien Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 and the Restructuring of Related Financial Management Products Agreements and the Engagement of a Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel Related to the Potential Transaction – Mr. Michael Norby 5. Presentation of the February 2014 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Planning & Operations Committee – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: Items Related to Human Resources – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2013 Plan Year Administrative Committee Report for the Pension Plan – Ms. Diane Poirot 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2013 Year Administrative Committee Report for the 401K and 457(b) Plans – Ms. Diane Poirot 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston (Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 4. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston (Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 5. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County to Facilitate Educational Collaboration – Ms. Diane Poirot Other Items 1. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by Harris Health System Board of Managers and Administration for Level III Trauma Services at Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital – Dr. Jessie Tucker 2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Merck Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. to Participate in the Merck Patient Assistance Program – Mr. Tam Nguyen
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
Planning & Operations Committee – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: Items Related to Human Resources – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2013 Plan Year Administrative Committee Report for the Pension Plan – Ms. Diane Poirot 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2013 Year Administrative Committee Report for the 401K and 457(b) Plans – Ms. Diane Poirot 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston (Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 4. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston (Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 5. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County to Facilitate Educational Collaboration – Ms. Diane Poirot Other Items 1. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by Harris Health System Board of Managers and Administration for Level III Trauma Services at Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital – Dr. Jessie Tucker 2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Merck Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. to Participate in the Merck Patient Assistance Program – Mr. Tam Nguyen
Miscellaneous Agenda Items – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell, Chair A. Consideration of Approval of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Harris County Hospital District Foundation – Ms. Ruth Ransom B. Review and Discussion Regarding HCHD Foundation Report of Program Grants in Support of Harris Health System [Board Deliverable] – Ms. Ruth Ransom
President/Chief Executive Officer’s Reports – Mr. David Lopez A. Payment Expectations: Self-Pay Patients – Mr. David Lopez B. Naming Opportunity Request Form – Mr. David Lopez C. Service Expansion Plan: Status Update – Mr. David Lopez
X. 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: 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 – Ms. Mercedes Leal D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Case No. 2012-33659; Rideaux et al. v. Lopez et al.; In the 80th Judicial District Court of Harris County, 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 Cause No. 2012-34696; 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 F. Discussion Regarding the Performance Evaluation of the Harris Health System President/CEO, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Managers XI. Reconvene XII. 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 February 27, 2014
Announcements/Special Presentations – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell A. Special Recognition – Dr. Carmel Dyer, Chief of Staff, Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, will recognize the LBJ Leadership Award recipients
Consent items A - N Consideration of Approval of Recommendations and Acceptance of Agenda Items Identified as Consent Items – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell Any Board member may request that an item marked “CONSENT” be pulled from this consideration for individual action or presentation 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 of the new Harris Health System Policy No. 7.33, Infant Feeding Policy – Ms. Beth Cloyd C. Consideration of Approval to Transition the Harris Health System Merit Program to a Common Merit Increase Date for All Employees in FY2015 – Ms. Diane Poirot D. Consideration of Approval to Enter into a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for the Purpose of Providing Remote Access and Viewing of Harris Health System’s Medical Records – Dr. Dr. Robert Trenschel E. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Ms. Beth Cloyd F. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris County Auditor’s Harris Health System Nursing Controlled Substances Controls Report – Mr. Charles McDonald G. Consideration of Approval of a Facility Use Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Food Bank to Provide Space at Thomas Street Health Center for the Houston Food Bank to Raise Awareness and Application Assistance for all State-Funded Social and Health Services to HIV Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Ericka Brown H. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the City of Houston on behalf of its Department of Health and Human Services funded under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to Provide Routine Opt-Out HIV Screening to Harris Health System Patients – Dr. Ericka Brown I. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Watch Over Me for the Purpose of Providing Watches and Journals to Harris Health System Homeless Clients – Dr. Ericka Brown J. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harmony House to Provide On-site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Eligible Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Ericka Brown K. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Interlocal Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) Funded by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act Part A to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Ericka Brown L. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Point of Entry Agreement (formally referred to as a Memorandum of Understanding) between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the City of Houston on behalf of its Department of Health and Human Services for the Purpose of Locating and Re-establishing Medical Care for Harris Health HIV Positive Patients who have no Evidence of Medical Care for a Period of at Least Six Months – Dr. Ericka Brown M. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Facility Use Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Bering Omega Community Services to Provide Space at Thomas Street Health Center for Bering Omega Community Services to Provide Housing and Placement Assistance for HIV Positive Patients – Dr. Ericka Brown N. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Facility Use Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Houston Volunteer Lawyers to Provide Space at Thomas Street Health Center for Houston Volunteer Lawyers to Provide Legal Assistance and Consultation for HIV Positive Patients – Dr. Ericka Brown
Reports of the Committee – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell A. 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 March 2014 – Dr. Tien Ko 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (March 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko 3. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (Pending Items, March 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko
B. Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee – Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on March 13, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Reports – Dr. Fred Sutton a. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard – Dr. Fred Sutton b. Review and Discussion Regarding the Patient Satisfaction Trend Charts – Dr. Fred Sutton c. Review and Discussion Regarding the Medical Staff Satisfaction Progress Report – Dr. Fred Sutton d. Review and Discussion Regarding the Emergency Center Medical Screening Exam Process – Dr. Fred Sutton e. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System 2014 Patient Satisfaction Goals and Objectives – Dr. Fred Sutton f. Review and Discussion Regarding the Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) Access to Care Report – Dr. Ericka Brown The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board: g. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System DNV 2013 Survey Findings – Progress Report – Dr. Fred Sutton 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Infection Prevention Report – Dr. Fred Sutton a. Review and Discussion Regarding Infection Prevention: Standard Infection Ratio Interpretation and Surgical Site Infections – Dr. Fred Sutton b. Review and Discussion Regarding Infection Prevention at Ben Taub General Hospital – Dr. Fred Sutton c. Review and Discussion Regarding Infection Prevention at Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital – Dr. Fred Sutton 3. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Restraint and Seclusion Report – Dr. Fred Sutton a. Review and Discussion Regarding Restraint and Seclusion Usage Scorecard – Dr. Fred Sutton
Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System February 2014 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System February 2014 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System February 2014 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Review, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Potential Refunding or Restructuring of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Senior Lien Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 and the Restructuring of Related Financial Management Products Agreements and the Engagement of a Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel Related to the Potential Transaction – Mr. Michael Norby 5. Presentation of the February 2014 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Planning & Operations Committee – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: Items Related to Human Resources – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2013 Plan Year Administrative Committee Report for the Pension Plan – Ms. Diane Poirot 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2013 Year Administrative Committee Report for the 401K and 457(b) Plans – Ms. Diane Poirot 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston (Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 4. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston (Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 5. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County to Facilitate Educational Collaboration – Ms. Diane Poirot Other Items 1. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by Harris Health System Board of Managers and Administration for Level III Trauma Services at Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital – Dr. Jessie Tucker 2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Merck Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. to Participate in the Merck Patient Assistance Program – Mr. Tam Nguyen
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
Planning & Operations Committee – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: Items Related to Human Resources – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2013 Plan Year Administrative Committee Report for the Pension Plan – Ms. Diane Poirot 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2013 Year Administrative Committee Report for the 401K and 457(b) Plans – Ms. Diane Poirot 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston (Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 4. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston (Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot 5. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County to Facilitate Educational Collaboration – Ms. Diane Poirot Other Items 1. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by Harris Health System Board of Managers and Administration for Level III Trauma Services at Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital – Dr. Jessie Tucker 2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Merck Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. to Participate in the Merck Patient Assistance Program – Mr. Tam Nguyen
Miscellaneous Agenda Items – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell, Chair A. Consideration of Approval of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Harris County Hospital District Foundation – Ms. Ruth Ransom B. Review and Discussion Regarding HCHD Foundation Report of Program Grants in Support of Harris Health System [Board Deliverable] – Ms. Ruth Ransom
President/Chief Executive Officer’s Reports – Mr. David Lopez A. Payment Expectations: Self-Pay Patients – Mr. David Lopez B. Naming Opportunity Request Form – Mr. David Lopez C. Service Expansion Plan: Status Update – Mr. David Lopez
X. 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: 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 – Ms. Mercedes Leal D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Case No. 2012-33659; Rideaux et al. v. Lopez et al.; In the 80th Judicial District Court of Harris County, 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 Cause No. 2012-34696; 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 F. Discussion Regarding the Performance Evaluation of the Harris Health System President/CEO, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Managers XI. Reconvene XII. Adjournment