Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings Regular Board Meetings - September 14, 2017 and September 28, 2017
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(l)a., A(l)b., and A(l)d. through A(l)pp.) 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Third Quarter CY2017 Pension Plan Report -Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of an Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Houston Northwest Operating Company, IXC d/b/a Houston Northwest Medical Center, Cy-Fair Medical Center Hospital, LLC d/b/a Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center, CHCA Pearland, L.P. d/b/a Pearland Medical Center, North Houston - TRMC, LLC d/b/a Tomball Regional Medical Center, and Houston - PPH, LLC d/b/a Park Plaza Hospital (Collectively the "Affiliated Hospitals") - Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Approval to Enter Into the 5th Lease Year with India House Houston for the Sareen Clinic Located at 8888 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77031 at a Monthly Rate of $11,128.39 ($133,540.72/Yr.)for the Term December 1, 2017 Through November 30, 2018 — Mr. DavidAttard 5. Consideration of Approval to Enter Into the 3rd Lease Year with Warehouse Associates Corporate Centre Kirby III, Ltd. for the Office and Warehouse Space Located at 9240-9250 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77054 at a Monthly Rate of $222,257.69 ($2,670,332.28/Yr.), Including an Estimated Pro-Rata Share of the Common Area Maintenance and Operating Expenses, for the Term January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018 -Mr. DavidAttard 6. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Methodist Hospital d/b/a Houston Methodist Hospital (Doctor of Pharmacy Educational Experience — Houston Methodist ASHP Residency Program) — Mr. OmarReid 7. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health (Master of Public Health and Dietetic Internship Program) -Mr. OmarReid 8. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a SubAward Between Baylor College of Medicine and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Under Grant #PP170094 from the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in the Amount of $744,593 to Expand a Community Network for Cancer Prevention to Improve Cervical and Colorectal Screening and Follow-Up Among an Urban Medically Underserved Population for the Term August 31, 2017 Through August 30, 2020 — Dr. Ericka Brown and Ms. Tanya Stringer 9. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Second Addendum to a Grant Agreement Between the Parkland Health & Hospital System and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the South Central Region 6 AIDS Education and Training Center in the Amount of $140,000, Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part F to Provide State-of-the-Art Education, Consultation, and Support to Healthcare Professionals Treating HIV-Positive Patients for the Term July 1,2017 Through June 30,2018 - Dr. Erieka Brown and Ms. Tanya Stringer 10. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Renewal of a Grant Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $518,880, Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part D to Provide Outpatient Family-Centered Care for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth with HIV/AIDS for the Term August 1, 2017 Through July 31, 2018 — Dr. Erieka Brown and Ms: Tanya.Stringer 11. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Consumer Advisory Council Report for the Term June 2017 Through August 2017, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program — Dr. Ericka Brown and Ms. Tanya Stringer 12. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and HarborPath, Inc. to Facilitate the Access of Uninsured Individuals Living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C and Chronic Complex Conditions to Life-Sustaining Medications Necessary for Their Treatment — Dr. Ericka Brown and Ms. Tanya Stringer 13. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by the Harris Health System Board of Trustees and the Harris Health System Aiiministration for Level I Trauma Services at Ben Taub Hospital — Dr. Nathan Deal 14. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 3.03, Signature Authority on Contracts - Ms. Robbie Bookman 15. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 3.06, Signature Delegation of the Duties of the President and Chief Executive Officer — Ms. Robbie Bookman {End of Consent Agenda)
Strategic Discussion Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Hurricane Harvey Impact Report
Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding the Harris Health System Strategic Plan "The Bridge to 2020"
Discussion Regarding Selected Goals From "The Bridge to 2020" Harris Health System Strategic Plan 1. The Pathway: Transformative Model of Patient Care Delivery Ambulatory Care Services — Coordination of Care (Goal 5) - Dr. Ericka Brown and Ms. Tanya Stringer 2. Pillar 3: Our Home Infrastructure — Coordination of Care (Goal 4) - Dr. Ericka Brown and Mr. Tim Tindle
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.
Joint Conference Committee Items 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for October 2017 — Dr. David Robinson 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (October 2017) — Dr. David Robinson
Budget & Finance Committee Item 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System September 2017 Financial Report Subject to Audit - Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval of Award on the Basis of Most Qualified Vendor Meeting Requirements for BKD, LLP to Provide External Audit Services for Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, Community Health Choice, Inc., and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. for a One-Year Initial Term with Four (4) One-Year Renewal Options -Mr. DeWightDopslauf
Planning & Operations Oversight Committee Item 1. Consideration of Approval of a Patient Transfer Agreement B etween Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Memorial Hermann Health System d/b/a Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center — Dr. Ericka Brown
Governance Committee Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Amend Appointments to the 2017 Board of Trustees' Standing and Special Committees — Ms. Nicole Streeter 2. Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Approval and Authority Matrix and the Required Content for Meetings of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees —Ms. Nicole Streeter
VII. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Affiliated Medical Services for the Arrangement or Provision of Medical Services, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.085, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session - Board of Trustees B. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Contemplated Litigation, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session -Mr. Kenneth Janda C. Discussion Regarding a Capital Contribution Between Harris Health System and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. To Ensure Sufficient Risk-Based Capital Requirements for Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §551.085, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Mr. Kenneth Janda D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Harris Health System's Lease Agreement with the Harris County Hospital District Foundation for the Ben Taub Hospital McDonald's, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session - Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Discussion Regarding the 2017 Capital Campaign to Benefit the Ben Taub Hospital Level I Trauma Center and the Vice President, Chief Development Officer, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Mr. George Masi F. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System's Information Security Program, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §418.183 and Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Board of Trustees G. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding the 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 H. Report by the 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 I. Discussion Regarding the Employment Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and George V. Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session - Board of Trustees VIII. Reconvene IX. Adjournment
Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings Regular Board Meetings - September 14, 2017 and September 28, 2017
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(l)a., A(l)b., and A(l)d. through A(l)pp.) 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Third Quarter CY2017 Pension Plan Report -Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of an Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Houston Northwest Operating Company, IXC d/b/a Houston Northwest Medical Center, Cy-Fair Medical Center Hospital, LLC d/b/a Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center, CHCA Pearland, L.P. d/b/a Pearland Medical Center, North Houston - TRMC, LLC d/b/a Tomball Regional Medical Center, and Houston - PPH, LLC d/b/a Park Plaza Hospital (Collectively the "Affiliated Hospitals") - Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Approval to Enter Into the 5th Lease Year with India House Houston for the Sareen Clinic Located at 8888 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77031 at a Monthly Rate of $11,128.39 ($133,540.72/Yr.)for the Term December 1, 2017 Through November 30, 2018 — Mr. DavidAttard 5. Consideration of Approval to Enter Into the 3rd Lease Year with Warehouse Associates Corporate Centre Kirby III, Ltd. for the Office and Warehouse Space Located at 9240-9250 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77054 at a Monthly Rate of $222,257.69 ($2,670,332.28/Yr.), Including an Estimated Pro-Rata Share of the Common Area Maintenance and Operating Expenses, for the Term January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018 -Mr. DavidAttard 6. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Methodist Hospital d/b/a Houston Methodist Hospital (Doctor of Pharmacy Educational Experience — Houston Methodist ASHP Residency Program) — Mr. OmarReid 7. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health (Master of Public Health and Dietetic Internship Program) -Mr. OmarReid 8. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a SubAward Between Baylor College of Medicine and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Under Grant #PP170094 from the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in the Amount of $744,593 to Expand a Community Network for Cancer Prevention to Improve Cervical and Colorectal Screening and Follow-Up Among an Urban Medically Underserved Population for the Term August 31, 2017 Through August 30, 2020 — Dr. Ericka Brown and Ms. Tanya Stringer 9. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Second Addendum to a Grant Agreement Between the Parkland Health & Hospital System and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the South Central Region 6 AIDS Education and Training Center in the Amount of $140,000, Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part F to Provide State-of-the-Art Education, Consultation, and Support to Healthcare Professionals Treating HIV-Positive Patients for the Term July 1,2017 Through June 30,2018 - Dr. Erieka Brown and Ms. Tanya Stringer 10. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Renewal of a Grant Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $518,880, Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part D to Provide Outpatient Family-Centered Care for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth with HIV/AIDS for the Term August 1, 2017 Through July 31, 2018 — Dr. Erieka Brown and Ms: Tanya.Stringer 11. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Consumer Advisory Council Report for the Term June 2017 Through August 2017, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program — Dr. Ericka Brown and Ms. Tanya Stringer 12. Consideration of Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and HarborPath, Inc. to Facilitate the Access of Uninsured Individuals Living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C and Chronic Complex Conditions to Life-Sustaining Medications Necessary for Their Treatment — Dr. Ericka Brown and Ms. Tanya Stringer 13. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by the Harris Health System Board of Trustees and the Harris Health System Aiiministration for Level I Trauma Services at Ben Taub Hospital — Dr. Nathan Deal 14. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 3.03, Signature Authority on Contracts - Ms. Robbie Bookman 15. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 3.06, Signature Delegation of the Duties of the President and Chief Executive Officer — Ms. Robbie Bookman {End of Consent Agenda)
Strategic Discussion Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Hurricane Harvey Impact Report
Review, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding the Harris Health System Strategic Plan "The Bridge to 2020"
Discussion Regarding Selected Goals From "The Bridge to 2020" Harris Health System Strategic Plan 1. The Pathway: Transformative Model of Patient Care Delivery Ambulatory Care Services — Coordination of Care (Goal 5) - Dr. Ericka Brown and Ms. Tanya Stringer 2. Pillar 3: Our Home Infrastructure — Coordination of Care (Goal 4) - Dr. Ericka Brown and Mr. Tim Tindle
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.
Joint Conference Committee Items 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for October 2017 — Dr. David Robinson 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (October 2017) — Dr. David Robinson
Budget & Finance Committee Item 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System September 2017 Financial Report Subject to Audit - Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval of Award on the Basis of Most Qualified Vendor Meeting Requirements for BKD, LLP to Provide External Audit Services for Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, Community Health Choice, Inc., and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. for a One-Year Initial Term with Four (4) One-Year Renewal Options -Mr. DeWightDopslauf
Planning & Operations Oversight Committee Item 1. Consideration of Approval of a Patient Transfer Agreement B etween Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Memorial Hermann Health System d/b/a Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center — Dr. Ericka Brown
Governance Committee Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Amend Appointments to the 2017 Board of Trustees' Standing and Special Committees — Ms. Nicole Streeter 2. Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Approval and Authority Matrix and the Required Content for Meetings of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees —Ms. Nicole Streeter
VII. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Affiliated Medical Services for the Arrangement or Provision of Medical Services, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.085, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session - Board of Trustees B. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Contemplated Litigation, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session -Mr. Kenneth Janda C. Discussion Regarding a Capital Contribution Between Harris Health System and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. To Ensure Sufficient Risk-Based Capital Requirements for Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §551.085, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Mr. Kenneth Janda D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Harris Health System's Lease Agreement with the Harris County Hospital District Foundation for the Ben Taub Hospital McDonald's, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session - Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Discussion Regarding the 2017 Capital Campaign to Benefit the Ben Taub Hospital Level I Trauma Center and the Vice President, Chief Development Officer, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Mr. George Masi F. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System's Information Security Program, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §418.183 and Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Board of Trustees G. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding the 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 H. Report by the 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 I. Discussion Regarding the Employment Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and George V. Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session - Board of Trustees VIII. Reconvene IX. Adjournment