I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance — Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting - Mr. FJvin Franklin, Jr. Regular Meeting - July 31, 2014
Announcements/Special Presentations — Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Special Recognition - Mr. George Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, will recognize Dr. Fred Sutton, Chief Medical Officer, and the Quality Programs and Accreditation Team for receiving an award from the Essential Hospital Engagement Network (EHEN) for quality improvement.
A. Items related to Purchasing — Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair A(l). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards
B. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Nursepreneur Global Educational Oasis, PLLC in Houston, Texas (Certificate in Hemodialysis Training Program) - Ms. Diane Poirot C. Consideration of Approval an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Houston Community College District (Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program) - Ms. Diane Poirot D. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Rice University (Emergency Medical Technician (Basic and Advanced) Certificate Program) - Ms. Diane Poirot E. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and College of the Mainland (Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Program) — Ms. Diane Poirot F. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Sanford-Brown College, Houston (Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Program) — Ms. Diane Poirot G. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $150,535 for Case Management Services between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services — Dr. Fred Sutton H. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $35,000 for Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Services between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services — Dr. Fred Sutton I. Consideration of Approval of an Amended Grant of $97,573 between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services for Case Management Services - Dr. Fred Sutton J. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $715,000 for Title V Child Health Services between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - Dr. Ericka Brown K. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $98,948 for Title V Maternal Health and Maternal Dental Services between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) — Dr. Ericka Brown L. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $140,130 for Epilepsy Services between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services — Dr. Ericka Brown M. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $80,565 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Benefit the Children's Health Fund 2014 School Based Mental Health Promotion Project —Ms. Ruth Ransom N. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $12,890 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Benefit the Children's Health Fund — Girls on the Run Enhancement - Ms. Ruth Ransom O. Consideration of Approval of Participating Agreements between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) - Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) for ASPR Year Thirteen - Mr. Michael Staley P. Consideration of Approval of a Trauma Resolution from the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System - Dr. Robert Trenschel
Joint Conference Committee - Ms. Anne Clutterbuck, Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (August 2014J - Dr. Tien Ko 2. Consideration of Approval of the Recommendation Regarding the General Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Core Privilege Form - Dr. Tien Ko
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee - Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on August 14, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. 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 August 14, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System July 2014 Financial Report Subject to Audit — Mr. MichaelNorby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System July 2014 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit — Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System July 2014 Investment Report - Mr. Michael Norby The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 4. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Agreement with Gjerset & Lorenz, LLP — Mr. Michael Norby 5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District/d/b/a Harris Health System and Park Plaza Hospital, effective July 31, 2014 - Mr. Michael Norby 6. Presentation of the July 2014 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. -Mr. Kenneth Janda
Legislative Committee - Ms. Daisy Sfiner, 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: 1. Compliance Education - Part II: Fraud and Abuse Update [Board Education] — Mr. Terry Reeves
VII. Executive Session - Mr. FJvin 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 Cause No. 2013-65292; Vanessa Montoya v. Harris County Hospital District; In the 157th 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 Teal 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. FJvin Franklin, Jr. Regular Meeting - July 31, 2014
Announcements/Special Presentations — Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Special Recognition - Mr. George Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, will recognize Dr. Fred Sutton, Chief Medical Officer, and the Quality Programs and Accreditation Team for receiving an award from the Essential Hospital Engagement Network (EHEN) for quality improvement.
A. Items related to Purchasing — Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair A(l). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards
B. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Nursepreneur Global Educational Oasis, PLLC in Houston, Texas (Certificate in Hemodialysis Training Program) - Ms. Diane Poirot C. Consideration of Approval an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Houston Community College District (Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program) - Ms. Diane Poirot D. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Rice University (Emergency Medical Technician (Basic and Advanced) Certificate Program) - Ms. Diane Poirot E. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and College of the Mainland (Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Program) — Ms. Diane Poirot F. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Sanford-Brown College, Houston (Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Program) — Ms. Diane Poirot G. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $150,535 for Case Management Services between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services — Dr. Fred Sutton H. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $35,000 for Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Services between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services — Dr. Fred Sutton I. Consideration of Approval of an Amended Grant of $97,573 between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services for Case Management Services - Dr. Fred Sutton J. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $715,000 for Title V Child Health Services between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - Dr. Ericka Brown K. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $98,948 for Title V Maternal Health and Maternal Dental Services between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) — Dr. Ericka Brown L. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $140,130 for Epilepsy Services between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services — Dr. Ericka Brown M. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $80,565 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Benefit the Children's Health Fund 2014 School Based Mental Health Promotion Project —Ms. Ruth Ransom N. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $12,890 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Benefit the Children's Health Fund — Girls on the Run Enhancement - Ms. Ruth Ransom O. Consideration of Approval of Participating Agreements between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) - Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) for ASPR Year Thirteen - Mr. Michael Staley P. Consideration of Approval of a Trauma Resolution from the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System - Dr. Robert Trenschel
Joint Conference Committee - Ms. Anne Clutterbuck, Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (August 2014J - Dr. Tien Ko 2. Consideration of Approval of the Recommendation Regarding the General Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Core Privilege Form - Dr. Tien Ko
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee - Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on August 14, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. 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 August 14, 2014 and brings forth the following: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System July 2014 Financial Report Subject to Audit — Mr. MichaelNorby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System July 2014 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit — Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System July 2014 Investment Report - Mr. Michael Norby The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 4. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Agreement with Gjerset & Lorenz, LLP — Mr. Michael Norby 5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement between Harris County Hospital District/d/b/a Harris Health System and Park Plaza Hospital, effective July 31, 2014 - Mr. Michael Norby 6. Presentation of the July 2014 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. -Mr. Kenneth Janda
Legislative Committee - Ms. Daisy Sfiner, 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: 1. Compliance Education - Part II: Fraud and Abuse Update [Board Education] — Mr. Terry Reeves
VII. Executive Session - Mr. FJvin 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 Cause No. 2013-65292; Vanessa Montoya v. Harris County Hospital District; In the 157th 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 Teal VIII. Reconvene IX. Adjournment