I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings Regular Board Meeting-January 26, 2017 Special Called Board Meeting -January 26, 2017 III. Oath of Office
Special Recognition - Ms. Anne Clutterbuck will recognize Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. for thirty-one (31) years of service as a member of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees.
Consideration of Approval to Rename the Harris Health System Administration Building, Located at 2525 Holly Hall, Houston, Texas 77054, the "Elvin Franklin, Jr. Administration Building"
Special Recognition — Dr. Ericka Brown, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ben Taub Hospital, will recognize Dr. Felicia Tornabene and Ms. Barbara Pullar for their participation in the America's Essential Hospitals Essential Women's Leadership Academy internship program.
Special Recognition — Mr. Terry Reeves, Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance, will recognize Dr. Stacey Mitchell, Administrative Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety, for her contributions to the Forensic Nursing Program at Harris Health System.
Consideration of Approval of Appointments to the 2017 Board of Trustees' Standing and Special Committees
A. Items Related to Purchasing A(l). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards [For Informational Purposes Only] B. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Investment Policy - Mr. MichaelNorbj 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Funding for the 5th Lease Year with Caliber Mt. Houston Borrower LLC, Inc. for Lease Space Located at 11737-C Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039 at a Monthly Rate of $8,914.66 ($106,975.88/Yr.) for the Term February 1, 2017 Through February 28, 2018 - Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas WIC Dietetic Internship Certification Program) — Mr. Omar Rsid 4. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to Extend the Grant Agreement Between the Texas Department of State Health Services and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $335,425 for a Clostridium difficile (C. diff) Research Program from October 1, 2015 Through August 31, 2017 — Dr. Ericka Brown 5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Agreement Between the Texas Association of Community Health Centers and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Annual Membership Dues in the Amount of $12,000 for the Term January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017 — Dr. Michael Gardner 6. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a SubAward Amendment Between Baylor College of Medicine and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for a Grant from the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in the Amount of $165,805 to Participate in a Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Screening Program for the Term December 1, 2016 Through November 30, 2017 — Dr. Michael Gardner 7. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment of an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $50,000 for a Total Grant Award of $6,932,901, 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 HrV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System for the Term March 1, 2016 Through February 28, 2017 — Dr. Michael Gardner 8. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not Less Than $1,000,000, 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 HlV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System for the Term March 1, 2017 Through February 28, 2018 — Dr. Michael Gardner 9. Consideration of Approval to Extend a Facility Use Agreement Between Houston Volunteer Lawyers and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Through February 28, 2018 to Provide Space at Thomas Street Health Center for Houston Volunteer Lawyers to Provide Legal Assistance and Consultation for HlV-Positive Patients — Dr. Michael Gardner 10. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Facility Use Agreement Between the Houston Food Bank and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System 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, Effective April 1, 2017 Through March 31, 2018 - Dr. Michael Gardner 11. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $29,410 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Balance of Funds from the 2011 Jubilee of Caring — Mr. Jeffrey Baker 12. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $20,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Ultrasound Equipment at the Ben Taub Hospital Emergency Department — Mr. Jeffrey Baker 13. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $6,966.11 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation's Employee Contribution Small Grants Committee Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the 2017 INSPIRE Nursing Symposium - Mr. Jeffrey Baker 14. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $5,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation's Small Grants Fund Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for 2017 Ben Taub Hospital Mental Health Services Pediatric School Supplies — Mr. Jeffrey Baker 15. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $1,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation's Small Grants Fund Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for 2016 Misplaced/Damaged Patient Belongings Recovery — Mr. Jeffrey Baker 16. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) — Academic Medical Programs Between the University of Houston and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System — Mr. George Masi 17. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 3.03, Signature Authority on Contracts — Ms. Robbie Bookman
Strategic Discussion Issues A. Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 85th Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform. 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System.
Miscellaneous Review and Action Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Appoint a Member of the Flarris Health System Board of Trustees to Fill a Vacancy on the Governing Body of the Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ — Mr. Matthew Reeder 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Resignation of a Board Member from the Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. (Collectively Called "Community") Board of Directors in Accordance with the Bylaws of Community - Mr. Kenneth Janda
A. Joint Conference Committee Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (February 2017) — Dr. David Robinson
B. Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard — Dr. Parikshet Babber
C. Budget and Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2017 Financial Report Subject to Audit - Mr. MichaelNorby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Fourth Quarter CY2016 Pension Plan Report — Mr. Michael Norby 3. Presentation of the January 2017 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. — Mr. Kenneth Janda 4. Presentation of the 2016 Year-End Review and 2017 Operational Plan of Community Health Choice, Inc. —Mr. Kenneth Janda
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 Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032, 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. Parikshet Babber C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Grievance Procedure Policy 6.08, 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 the Transfers of Assets Policy Between Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Mr. Kenneth Janda E. Discussion of Personnel Matters Regarding the Senior Vice President, Corporate Compliance, and the Vice President, Chief Governance Officer, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Board of Trustees
I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings Regular Board Meeting-January 26, 2017 Special Called Board Meeting -January 26, 2017 III. Oath of Office
Special Recognition - Ms. Anne Clutterbuck will recognize Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. for thirty-one (31) years of service as a member of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees.
Consideration of Approval to Rename the Harris Health System Administration Building, Located at 2525 Holly Hall, Houston, Texas 77054, the "Elvin Franklin, Jr. Administration Building"
Special Recognition — Dr. Ericka Brown, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ben Taub Hospital, will recognize Dr. Felicia Tornabene and Ms. Barbara Pullar for their participation in the America's Essential Hospitals Essential Women's Leadership Academy internship program.
Special Recognition — Mr. Terry Reeves, Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance, will recognize Dr. Stacey Mitchell, Administrative Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety, for her contributions to the Forensic Nursing Program at Harris Health System.
Consideration of Approval of Appointments to the 2017 Board of Trustees' Standing and Special Committees
A. Items Related to Purchasing A(l). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards [For Informational Purposes Only] B. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Investment Policy - Mr. MichaelNorbj 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Funding for the 5th Lease Year with Caliber Mt. Houston Borrower LLC, Inc. for Lease Space Located at 11737-C Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039 at a Monthly Rate of $8,914.66 ($106,975.88/Yr.) for the Term February 1, 2017 Through February 28, 2018 - Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas WIC Dietetic Internship Certification Program) — Mr. Omar Rsid 4. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to Extend the Grant Agreement Between the Texas Department of State Health Services and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $335,425 for a Clostridium difficile (C. diff) Research Program from October 1, 2015 Through August 31, 2017 — Dr. Ericka Brown 5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Agreement Between the Texas Association of Community Health Centers and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Annual Membership Dues in the Amount of $12,000 for the Term January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017 — Dr. Michael Gardner 6. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a SubAward Amendment Between Baylor College of Medicine and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for a Grant from the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in the Amount of $165,805 to Participate in a Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Screening Program for the Term December 1, 2016 Through November 30, 2017 — Dr. Michael Gardner 7. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment of an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $50,000 for a Total Grant Award of $6,932,901, 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 HrV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System for the Term March 1, 2016 Through February 28, 2017 — Dr. Michael Gardner 8. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not Less Than $1,000,000, 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 HlV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System for the Term March 1, 2017 Through February 28, 2018 — Dr. Michael Gardner 9. Consideration of Approval to Extend a Facility Use Agreement Between Houston Volunteer Lawyers and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Through February 28, 2018 to Provide Space at Thomas Street Health Center for Houston Volunteer Lawyers to Provide Legal Assistance and Consultation for HlV-Positive Patients — Dr. Michael Gardner 10. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Facility Use Agreement Between the Houston Food Bank and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System 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, Effective April 1, 2017 Through March 31, 2018 - Dr. Michael Gardner 11. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $29,410 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Balance of Funds from the 2011 Jubilee of Caring — Mr. Jeffrey Baker 12. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $20,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Ultrasound Equipment at the Ben Taub Hospital Emergency Department — Mr. Jeffrey Baker 13. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $6,966.11 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation's Employee Contribution Small Grants Committee Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the 2017 INSPIRE Nursing Symposium - Mr. Jeffrey Baker 14. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $5,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation's Small Grants Fund Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for 2017 Ben Taub Hospital Mental Health Services Pediatric School Supplies — Mr. Jeffrey Baker 15. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $1,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation's Small Grants Fund Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for 2016 Misplaced/Damaged Patient Belongings Recovery — Mr. Jeffrey Baker 16. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) — Academic Medical Programs Between the University of Houston and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System — Mr. George Masi 17. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 3.03, Signature Authority on Contracts — Ms. Robbie Bookman
Strategic Discussion Issues A. Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 85th Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform. 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System.
Miscellaneous Review and Action Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Appoint a Member of the Flarris Health System Board of Trustees to Fill a Vacancy on the Governing Body of the Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ — Mr. Matthew Reeder 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Resignation of a Board Member from the Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. (Collectively Called "Community") Board of Directors in Accordance with the Bylaws of Community - Mr. Kenneth Janda
A. Joint Conference Committee Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (February 2017) — Dr. David Robinson
B. Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard — Dr. Parikshet Babber
C. Budget and Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2017 Financial Report Subject to Audit - Mr. MichaelNorby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Fourth Quarter CY2016 Pension Plan Report — Mr. Michael Norby 3. Presentation of the January 2017 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. — Mr. Kenneth Janda 4. Presentation of the 2016 Year-End Review and 2017 Operational Plan of Community Health Choice, Inc. —Mr. Kenneth Janda
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 Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032, 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. Parikshet Babber C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Grievance Procedure Policy 6.08, 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 the Transfers of Assets Policy Between Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Mr. Kenneth Janda E. Discussion of Personnel Matters Regarding the Senior Vice President, Corporate Compliance, and the Vice President, Chief Governance Officer, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Board of Trustees