Announcements/Special Presentations Special Recognition — Dr. Jennifer Small, Interim Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ambulatory Care Services, will recognize Harris Health's receipt of the 2017 Quality Improvement Award Certificate of Achievement from the Health Resources and Services Administration Health Center Program.
Special Recognition — Dr. Nathan Deal, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ben Taub Hospital, will announce Ben Taub Hospital's re-designation as a Level 1 Trauma Facility and designation as a Level 3 Neonatal ICU Facility.
Special Recognition — Dr. Alan Vierling, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, will announce Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital's designation as a Baby-Friendly Birth Facility.
IX. 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 a Settlement Related to an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston for Exchange of Eligibility Information and Access to Wage Record Information from the Texas Workforce Commission, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Teal C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Setdement of Compensation Claims, Pursuant to Texas GoVt Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes heal D. Review and Discussion Regarding Strategies to Improve and Maximize Financial Performance and Budget Projections Under Provider Agreements, Network Relationships, and Other Strategic Means or Additional Lines of Business for Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §551.085 -Mr. Kenneth Janda E. 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 — Ms. Carofynn Jones F. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding the Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Texas Healtii & Safety Code Ann. §161.032 and Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection witii die Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session — Dr. Tarikshet Babber G. Discussion Regarding the Performance Evaluations of George V. Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, and die Vice President and Chief Governance Officer, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding tiiis Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Board of Trustees X. Reconvene
A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(l)a. through A(l)qq.) 2. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Fourth Quarter FY2018 Investment Report - Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $86,387 for Fiscal Year 2019 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Casa De Amigos Parking Lot Project — Ms. Tatticia Damauer 4. Consideration of Approval to Utilize the Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method for the Construction of the Ben Taub Emergency Center Renovation Project and to Authorize the Purchasing Agent to Issue a Request for Qualification - Mr. David Attard 5. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Four (4)
Strategic Discussion Discussion Regarding Selected Goals and Objectives From "The Bridge to 2020" Harris Health System Strategic Plan 1. Review and Discussion Regarding Coordination of Care — Ms. Karen Tseng 2. Review and Discussion Regarding Participation in the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program — Dr. Ericka Brown
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.
Board Review and Action Items Joint Conference Committee Item 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (April 2018) — Dr. David Robinson
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee Item 1. Discussion Regarding Updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Transforming Healthcare Together — Dr. Pariksbet Bobber
Budget & Finance Committee Item 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System March 2018 Financial Report Subject to Audit - Mr. Michael Norby
D. Planning & Operations Oversight Committee Items 1. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement B etween Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. to Participate in the Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Program—Mr. MicbaelNorby 2. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Consumer Advisory Council Report from December 2017 Through February 2018, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the 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. Jennifer Small 3. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program 2017 Annual Report, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the 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. Jennifer Small. XI. Adjournment
Announcements/Special Presentations Special Recognition — Dr. Jennifer Small, Interim Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ambulatory Care Services, will recognize Harris Health's receipt of the 2017 Quality Improvement Award Certificate of Achievement from the Health Resources and Services Administration Health Center Program.
Special Recognition — Dr. Nathan Deal, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ben Taub Hospital, will announce Ben Taub Hospital's re-designation as a Level 1 Trauma Facility and designation as a Level 3 Neonatal ICU Facility.
Special Recognition — Dr. Alan Vierling, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, will announce Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital's designation as a Baby-Friendly Birth Facility.
IX. 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 a Settlement Related to an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston for Exchange of Eligibility Information and Access to Wage Record Information from the Texas Workforce Commission, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Teal C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Setdement of Compensation Claims, Pursuant to Texas GoVt Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes heal D. Review and Discussion Regarding Strategies to Improve and Maximize Financial Performance and Budget Projections Under Provider Agreements, Network Relationships, and Other Strategic Means or Additional Lines of Business for Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §551.085 -Mr. Kenneth Janda E. 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 — Ms. Carofynn Jones F. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding the Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Texas Healtii & Safety Code Ann. §161.032 and Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection witii die Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session — Dr. Tarikshet Babber G. Discussion Regarding the Performance Evaluations of George V. Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, and die Vice President and Chief Governance Officer, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding tiiis Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Board of Trustees X. Reconvene
A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(l)a. through A(l)qq.) 2. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Fourth Quarter FY2018 Investment Report - Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $86,387 for Fiscal Year 2019 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Casa De Amigos Parking Lot Project — Ms. Tatticia Damauer 4. Consideration of Approval to Utilize the Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method for the Construction of the Ben Taub Emergency Center Renovation Project and to Authorize the Purchasing Agent to Issue a Request for Qualification - Mr. David Attard 5. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Four (4)
Strategic Discussion Discussion Regarding Selected Goals and Objectives From "The Bridge to 2020" Harris Health System Strategic Plan 1. Review and Discussion Regarding Coordination of Care — Ms. Karen Tseng 2. Review and Discussion Regarding Participation in the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program — Dr. Ericka Brown
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.
Board Review and Action Items Joint Conference Committee Item 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (April 2018) — Dr. David Robinson
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee Item 1. Discussion Regarding Updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Transforming Healthcare Together — Dr. Pariksbet Bobber
Budget & Finance Committee Item 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System March 2018 Financial Report Subject to Audit - Mr. Michael Norby
D. Planning & Operations Oversight Committee Items 1. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement B etween Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. to Participate in the Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Program—Mr. MicbaelNorby 2. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Consumer Advisory Council Report from December 2017 Through February 2018, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the 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. Jennifer Small 3. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program 2017 Annual Report, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the 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. Jennifer Small. XI. Adjournment