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 – June 26, 2014 and Special Called Board Meeting – July 16, 2014
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 a Contract between Harris Health System and Vecino Health Center to Implement the Epic Electronic Medical Record Software Application – Mr. Tim Tindle C. Consideration of Approval to Renew the Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit in the Amount of $10,000 in Favor of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Mr. Michael Norby D. Consideration of Approval to Name the Health Center Located at 9801 Long Point Road, Houston, Texas 77055 – Harris Health Long Branch Health Center – Ms. Amanda Callaway E. Consideration of Approval to Enter into the 3rd Year Lease Agreement with Kynto Ventures, LLC for Lease Space at 6601 Tarneff Drive, Houston, Texas 77074 for the Vallbona Health Center – Mr. Mark Sams F. Consideration of Approval to Enter into the 3rd Year of the 2nd Five-Year Renewal Option of the Lease Agreement with Petereit Investments, Inc. for the Leasing of Approximately 15,232 Square Feet of Space Located at 1712 First Street, Suites M & N, Humble, Texas 77338 for the E.A. Squatty Lyons Health Center – Mr. Mark Sams G. Consideration of Approval for Harris Health System to Authorize the Harris County Purchasing Department to Issue a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager at-Risk (CMAR) for New Fixed Plate Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Valves, Piping, and Controls to Support the Move to Purchased Utilities for Ben Taub General Hospital – Mr. Mark Sams H. Consideration of Approval for Harris Health System to Authorize the Harris County Purchasing Department to Issue a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager at-Risk (CMAR) for a New Outside Air Handling (pre-treatment unit) to be Installed for Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital – Mr. Mark Sams I. Consideration of Approval for Harris Health System to Authorize the Harris County Purchasing Department to Issue a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager at-Risk (CMAR) for Three New Emergency Generators and the Associated Paralleling Gear to be Installed for Ben Taub General Hospital – Mr. Mark Sams J. Consideration of Approval to Remove the Signature Authority for Schedule “E” of the Trust Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District and Fidelity Management Trust Company for the 401K Plan effective July 8, 2014 – Ms. Diane Poirot K. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College District (Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot L. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Southern University (Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot M. 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 (Doctor of Pharmacy Pharm. D. Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot N. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Houston Independent School District (Texas Education Agency Health Occupation Student Observation Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot O. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Award of $469,102 to the Harris Health System from the Department of State Health Services for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) for FY2014-2015 – Mr. George Masi P. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Award of $100,000 from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston as a subaward under Grant No. #PP120086, Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas “CRIT”: A Collaboration with the United Way 211 Program for FY2014-2015 – Mr. George Masi Q. Consideration of Acceptance to Ratify an Interlocal Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for the Purpose of Providing an Evidence-Based Pediatric Obesity Program (We Can!) – Mr. George Masi R. Consideration of Approval to Renew the Site Agreements between the Texas Department of State Health Services and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to participate in the ImmTrac Texas Immunization Registry – Dr. Ericka Brown S. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Child Life and Family Services Grant of $155,574.82 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation’s 2013 Jubilee of Caring awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom T. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $132,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation’s - 2014 Pink Ribbons Project awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom U. Consideration of Approval to Accept the American Cancer Society Making Strides Grant of $25,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom V. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Simmons Foundation Grant of $25,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom W. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Unlicensed Nursing Staff Grant of $4,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom X. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $2,456 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation’s Small Grants Committee awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Ben Taub’s Behavioral Unit’s Aroma Therapy Pilot Program – Ms. Ruth Ransom Y. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant of $16,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation for the Medical Assisting Transition Education Program awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom Z. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a/ Harris Health System and AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program – Ms. Amanda Callaway AA. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and SER (Service Employment Redevelopment) – Jobs for Progress – Ms. Amanda Callaway {End of Consent Agenda}
Reports of the Committee – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. 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 July 2014 – Dr. Tien Ko
Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (July 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee – Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on July 17, 2014 and brings forth the following: 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 July 17, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System June 2014 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System June 2014 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System June 2014 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby
Planning & Operations Committee – Mr. Lawrence Finder, Chair Items Related to Human Resources – Mr. Lawrence Finder The Planning & Operations Committee met on July 17, 2014 and brings forth the following: Consideration of Approval to Implement Harris Health System’s FY2015 Merit Raise up to 2% of the midpoint for employees who are below range maximum with base pay not to exceed the range maximum. The Administration further recommends a 1% Achievement Award based on the salary range midpoint for employees who are at or above the range maximum – Ms. Diane Poirot
The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board: Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Participate in the AZ&ME Prescriptions Savings Program for Healthcare Facilities – Mr. Tam Nguyen
Ad Hoc Committee – 1115 Waiver – Dr. George Santos, Chair The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommended Modifications of Harris Health System DSRIP Projects – Mr. Michael Norby
Legislative Committee – Ms. Daisy Stiner, 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 84th 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 Hiller
Corporate Compliance Committee – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell, Chair The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board Compliance Education – Part 1: Why Does Harris Health Need a Compliance Program? [Board Education] – Mr. Terry Reeves
VI. 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 Authorizing Partial Release of a Tax Lien for Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), in Block Twenty-One (21) of Goose Creek Townsite, 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 Cause No. 2013-19408; Western Reserve Mixtec Services, LLC v. Harris County Hospital District; In the 151st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, 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 and Outside Legal Counsel Regarding Visa and MasterCard Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mercedes Leal F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Harris Health System President and Chief Executive Officer position, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 – The Board of Managers VII. Reconvene VIII. 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 – June 26, 2014 and Special Called Board Meeting – July 16, 2014
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 a Contract between Harris Health System and Vecino Health Center to Implement the Epic Electronic Medical Record Software Application – Mr. Tim Tindle C. Consideration of Approval to Renew the Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit in the Amount of $10,000 in Favor of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Mr. Michael Norby D. Consideration of Approval to Name the Health Center Located at 9801 Long Point Road, Houston, Texas 77055 – Harris Health Long Branch Health Center – Ms. Amanda Callaway E. Consideration of Approval to Enter into the 3rd Year Lease Agreement with Kynto Ventures, LLC for Lease Space at 6601 Tarneff Drive, Houston, Texas 77074 for the Vallbona Health Center – Mr. Mark Sams F. Consideration of Approval to Enter into the 3rd Year of the 2nd Five-Year Renewal Option of the Lease Agreement with Petereit Investments, Inc. for the Leasing of Approximately 15,232 Square Feet of Space Located at 1712 First Street, Suites M & N, Humble, Texas 77338 for the E.A. Squatty Lyons Health Center – Mr. Mark Sams G. Consideration of Approval for Harris Health System to Authorize the Harris County Purchasing Department to Issue a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager at-Risk (CMAR) for New Fixed Plate Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Valves, Piping, and Controls to Support the Move to Purchased Utilities for Ben Taub General Hospital – Mr. Mark Sams H. Consideration of Approval for Harris Health System to Authorize the Harris County Purchasing Department to Issue a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager at-Risk (CMAR) for a New Outside Air Handling (pre-treatment unit) to be Installed for Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital – Mr. Mark Sams I. Consideration of Approval for Harris Health System to Authorize the Harris County Purchasing Department to Issue a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager at-Risk (CMAR) for Three New Emergency Generators and the Associated Paralleling Gear to be Installed for Ben Taub General Hospital – Mr. Mark Sams J. Consideration of Approval to Remove the Signature Authority for Schedule “E” of the Trust Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District and Fidelity Management Trust Company for the 401K Plan effective July 8, 2014 – Ms. Diane Poirot K. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College District (Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot L. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Southern University (Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot M. 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 (Doctor of Pharmacy Pharm. D. Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot N. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Houston Independent School District (Texas Education Agency Health Occupation Student Observation Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot O. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Award of $469,102 to the Harris Health System from the Department of State Health Services for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) for FY2014-2015 – Mr. George Masi P. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Award of $100,000 from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston as a subaward under Grant No. #PP120086, Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas “CRIT”: A Collaboration with the United Way 211 Program for FY2014-2015 – Mr. George Masi Q. Consideration of Acceptance to Ratify an Interlocal Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for the Purpose of Providing an Evidence-Based Pediatric Obesity Program (We Can!) – Mr. George Masi R. Consideration of Approval to Renew the Site Agreements between the Texas Department of State Health Services and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to participate in the ImmTrac Texas Immunization Registry – Dr. Ericka Brown S. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Child Life and Family Services Grant of $155,574.82 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation’s 2013 Jubilee of Caring awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom T. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $132,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation’s - 2014 Pink Ribbons Project awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom U. Consideration of Approval to Accept the American Cancer Society Making Strides Grant of $25,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom V. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Simmons Foundation Grant of $25,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom W. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Unlicensed Nursing Staff Grant of $4,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom X. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $2,456 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation’s Small Grants Committee awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Ben Taub’s Behavioral Unit’s Aroma Therapy Pilot Program – Ms. Ruth Ransom Y. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant of $16,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation for the Medical Assisting Transition Education Program awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Ms. Ruth Ransom Z. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a/ Harris Health System and AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program – Ms. Amanda Callaway AA. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and SER (Service Employment Redevelopment) – Jobs for Progress – Ms. Amanda Callaway {End of Consent Agenda}
Reports of the Committee – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. 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 July 2014 – Dr. Tien Ko
Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (July 2014) – Dr. Tien Ko
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee – Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on July 17, 2014 and brings forth the following: 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 July 17, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System June 2014 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System June 2014 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System June 2014 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby
Planning & Operations Committee – Mr. Lawrence Finder, Chair Items Related to Human Resources – Mr. Lawrence Finder The Planning & Operations Committee met on July 17, 2014 and brings forth the following: Consideration of Approval to Implement Harris Health System’s FY2015 Merit Raise up to 2% of the midpoint for employees who are below range maximum with base pay not to exceed the range maximum. The Administration further recommends a 1% Achievement Award based on the salary range midpoint for employees who are at or above the range maximum – Ms. Diane Poirot
The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board: Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Participate in the AZ&ME Prescriptions Savings Program for Healthcare Facilities – Mr. Tam Nguyen
Ad Hoc Committee – 1115 Waiver – Dr. George Santos, Chair The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommended Modifications of Harris Health System DSRIP Projects – Mr. Michael Norby
Legislative Committee – Ms. Daisy Stiner, 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 84th 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 Hiller
Corporate Compliance Committee – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell, Chair The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board Compliance Education – Part 1: Why Does Harris Health Need a Compliance Program? [Board Education] – Mr. Terry Reeves
VI. 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 Authorizing Partial Release of a Tax Lien for Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), in Block Twenty-One (21) of Goose Creek Townsite, 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 Cause No. 2013-19408; Western Reserve Mixtec Services, LLC v. Harris County Hospital District; In the 151st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, 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 and Outside Legal Counsel Regarding Visa and MasterCard Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mercedes Leal F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Harris Health System President and Chief Executive Officer position, pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 – The Board of Managers VII. Reconvene VIII. Adjournment