I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. Regular Meeting – May 29, 2014 and Special Called Board Meeting – June 9, 2014
Announcements/Special Presentations – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Special Recognition – Affiliated Medical Services will recognize Mr. David Lopez
Consideration of Approval of Recommendations and Acceptance of Agenda Items Identified as Consent Items – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. 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 an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and San Jacinto Community College District (Eye Care Technology Certificate Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot C. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and San Jacinto Community College District (Associate of Applied Science in Eye Care Technology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot D. 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 Molecular Genetics Technology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot E. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Touro University Nevada and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot F. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Master of Science in Nursing Practitioner Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot G. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Award of $104,714 to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System as a subaward from The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center for a Grant from the National Institutes of Health for the FY2013-2014 Smoking Cessation for Cervical Cancer Survivors in a Safety Net Healthcare System Initiative – Mr. George Masi H. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Additional Award of $75,149 to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System from the Department of State Health Services for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) for FY2013-2014 – Mr. George Masi I. Consideration of Approval to Amend an Interlocal Agreement between 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 a Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Ericka Brown J. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Dallas County Hospital District, The Parkland Foundation for Texas/Oklahoma AIDS Education and Training Center, Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act Part F to Provide State of the Art Education, Consultation, and Support to Healthcare Professionals Treating HIV-Positive Patients from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 – Dr. Ericka Brown K. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Galena Park Independent School District to Administer a School-based Program at Cloverleaf Elementary School and Galena Park Community Resource and Training Center and surrounding schools from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 – Dr. Ericka Brown L. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District to Administer a School-based Program at San Jacinto Elementary School and surrounding schools from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 – Dr. Ericka Brown M. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a/ Harris Health System and Houston Independent School District to Administer a School-based Program at Marshall Middle School and surrounding schools from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 – Dr. Ericka Brown N. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Sheldon Independent School District to Administer a School-based Program at Sheldon Elementary School and surrounding schools from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 – Dr. Ericka Brown O. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Audited Financial Statements as of and for the years ended February 28, 2014 and 2013 – Mr. Michael Norby P. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Audited Pension Plan Statements as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 – Mr. Michael Norby Q. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Audited 401(k) Plan Financial Statements as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 – Mr. Michael Norby R. Consideration of Acceptance of the Audit Report on Federal and State Award Programs for the Year ended February 28, 2014 – Mr. Michael Norby S. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Policy No. 3.28, Executive Corporate Compliance Committee Charter – Mr. Terry Reeves T. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Policy No. 3.30, Compliance Program Policies and Code of Conduct Review – Mr. Terry Reeves U. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Policy No. 3.38, Compliance Officer Duties – Mr. Terry Reeves V. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Policy No. 3.39, Board of Managers Corporate Compliance Committee Charter – Mr. Terry Reeves W. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Code of Conduct – Mr. Terry Reeves X. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Corporate Compliance Plan – Mr. Terry Reeves {End of Consent Agenda}
Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Touro University Nevada and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot
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 June 2014 – Dr. Tien Ko 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (June 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko 3. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (Pending Items, June 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko 4. Consideration of Approval of the Recommendation from the Presidents of Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical Center-Houston, and with the consent of the Harris Health System CEO, to appoint Dr. Mohammad Zare as Chief of Staff -Community Health Programs/Ambulatory Care Services – Mr. David Lopez 5. Notification of the Appointment of Dr. Yvonne Chu as the new General Director of Affiliated Medical Services – Dr. Stephen Greenberg and Dr. Jose Garcia
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee – Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on June 12, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Reports a. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard – Dr. Fred Sutton
Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair The Budget & Finance Committee met on June 12, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System May 2014 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System May 2014 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System May 2014 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 4. Consideration of Approval of an Extension of the JPMorgan Letter of Credit and Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement – Mr. Michael Norby 5. Presentation of the May 2014 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Planning & Operations Committee – Mr. Lawrence Finder, Chair Other Items– Mr. Lawrence Finder The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board: 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Preliminary Report of the Compensation Study Conducted by Buck Consultants – Ms. Diane Poirot
VII. Executive Session – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. 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 Settlement of Claims, 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 an Automobile Claim filed by Pamela Rhodes Russell, 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 an Automobile Claim fill by Armando Sanchez-Collazo, 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 G. Discussion Regarding the Appointment of an Interim President/CEO of the Harris Health System, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Managers VIII. Reconvene IX. Adjournment
I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. Regular Meeting – May 29, 2014 and Special Called Board Meeting – June 9, 2014
Announcements/Special Presentations – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Special Recognition – Affiliated Medical Services will recognize Mr. David Lopez
Consideration of Approval of Recommendations and Acceptance of Agenda Items Identified as Consent Items – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. 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 an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and San Jacinto Community College District (Eye Care Technology Certificate Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot C. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and San Jacinto Community College District (Associate of Applied Science in Eye Care Technology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot D. 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 Molecular Genetics Technology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot E. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Touro University Nevada and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot F. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Master of Science in Nursing Practitioner Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot G. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Award of $104,714 to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System as a subaward from The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center for a Grant from the National Institutes of Health for the FY2013-2014 Smoking Cessation for Cervical Cancer Survivors in a Safety Net Healthcare System Initiative – Mr. George Masi H. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Additional Award of $75,149 to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System from the Department of State Health Services for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) for FY2013-2014 – Mr. George Masi I. Consideration of Approval to Amend an Interlocal Agreement between 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 a Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Ericka Brown J. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Dallas County Hospital District, The Parkland Foundation for Texas/Oklahoma AIDS Education and Training Center, Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act Part F to Provide State of the Art Education, Consultation, and Support to Healthcare Professionals Treating HIV-Positive Patients from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 – Dr. Ericka Brown K. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Galena Park Independent School District to Administer a School-based Program at Cloverleaf Elementary School and Galena Park Community Resource and Training Center and surrounding schools from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 – Dr. Ericka Brown L. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District to Administer a School-based Program at San Jacinto Elementary School and surrounding schools from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 – Dr. Ericka Brown M. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a/ Harris Health System and Houston Independent School District to Administer a School-based Program at Marshall Middle School and surrounding schools from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 – Dr. Ericka Brown N. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Sheldon Independent School District to Administer a School-based Program at Sheldon Elementary School and surrounding schools from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 – Dr. Ericka Brown O. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Audited Financial Statements as of and for the years ended February 28, 2014 and 2013 – Mr. Michael Norby P. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Audited Pension Plan Statements as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 – Mr. Michael Norby Q. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Audited 401(k) Plan Financial Statements as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 – Mr. Michael Norby R. Consideration of Acceptance of the Audit Report on Federal and State Award Programs for the Year ended February 28, 2014 – Mr. Michael Norby S. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Policy No. 3.28, Executive Corporate Compliance Committee Charter – Mr. Terry Reeves T. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Policy No. 3.30, Compliance Program Policies and Code of Conduct Review – Mr. Terry Reeves U. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Policy No. 3.38, Compliance Officer Duties – Mr. Terry Reeves V. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Policy No. 3.39, Board of Managers Corporate Compliance Committee Charter – Mr. Terry Reeves W. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Code of Conduct – Mr. Terry Reeves X. Consideration of Approval to Revise Harris Health System Corporate Compliance Plan – Mr. Terry Reeves {End of Consent Agenda}
Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Touro University Nevada and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot
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 June 2014 – Dr. Tien Ko 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (June 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko 3. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (Pending Items, June 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko 4. Consideration of Approval of the Recommendation from the Presidents of Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical Center-Houston, and with the consent of the Harris Health System CEO, to appoint Dr. Mohammad Zare as Chief of Staff -Community Health Programs/Ambulatory Care Services – Mr. David Lopez 5. Notification of the Appointment of Dr. Yvonne Chu as the new General Director of Affiliated Medical Services – Dr. Stephen Greenberg and Dr. Jose Garcia
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee – Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on June 12, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Reports a. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard – Dr. Fred Sutton
Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair The Budget & Finance Committee met on June 12, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System May 2014 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System May 2014 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System May 2014 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 4. Consideration of Approval of an Extension of the JPMorgan Letter of Credit and Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement – Mr. Michael Norby 5. Presentation of the May 2014 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Planning & Operations Committee – Mr. Lawrence Finder, Chair Other Items– Mr. Lawrence Finder The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board: 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Preliminary Report of the Compensation Study Conducted by Buck Consultants – Ms. Diane Poirot
VII. Executive Session – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. 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 Settlement of Claims, 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 an Automobile Claim filed by Pamela Rhodes Russell, 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 an Automobile Claim fill by Armando Sanchez-Collazo, 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 G. Discussion Regarding the Appointment of an Interim President/CEO of the Harris Health System, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Managers VIII. Reconvene IX. Adjournment