Correctional Health Integration: Discussion Regarding Options for the Delivery of Health Services in Harris County Jails
Special Recognition - Dr. Parikshet Babber, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, will recognize Ben Taub Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program “Meritorious” Status.
A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(1)a. through A(1)mm.) – Mr. Dwight Dopslauf 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for November 2018 – Dr. David Robinson 3. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Third Quarter CY2018 Pension Plan Report – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Approval To Transfer Funds to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Management and Other Related Services – Mr. David Attard 5. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Five (5) Educational Institutions – Mr. Omar Reid Lee College P.O. Box 818, Baytown, Texas 77520 San Jacinto College District – Central 8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505 San Jacinto College District – Central 8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505 Texas State University 601 University Drive, ENC 201, San Marcos, Texas 77866 University of Texas – El Paso 500 W. University, Department 6. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to the Third Addendum of the Original Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Parkland Health & Hospital System for the South Central Region 6 AIDS Education and Training Center in the Amount of $142,500, Funded Under Part F of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, to Provide State-of-the-Art Education, Consultation, and Support to Healthcare Professionals Treating HIV-Positive Patients for the Term July 1, 2018 Through June 30, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 7. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the City of Houston Health Department/Bureau of HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention in the Amount of $290,208, Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Provide Routine HIV Testing at Harris Health System Medical Care and Treatment Facilities for the Extended Term January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 8. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Third Amendment of an Interlocal Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Harris County Public Health (HCPH) by $378,670 for a Total Amount of $7,641,816, Funded by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part A to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV Positive Patients of Harris Health System for the Term March 1, 2018 Through February 28, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 9. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Consumer Advisory Council Report from June 2018 to August 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 [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Glorimar Medina 10. Consideration of Approval to Remove the Health Care for the Homeless Program Salvation Army Harbor Light Men’s Shelter from the Scope of Projects 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. Glorimar Medina 11. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Salvation Army Sally’s House to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 12. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Salvation Army Family Residence to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 13. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 14. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Star of Hope Mission Men’s Development Center to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 15. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Crossroads at Park Place to Provide On-Site Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 16. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lord of the Streets to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 17. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Compass to Provide On-Site Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 18. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Jackson Hinds Gardens to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 19. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Service of the Emergency Aid Resource Center for the Homeless (S.E.A.R.C.H) to Provide On-Site Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 20. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Open Door Mission to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 21. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harmony House, Inc. to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 22. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Star of Hope’s Cornerstone Community to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 23. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $500 from Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the No One Dies Alone Program for a One (1) Year Term – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 24. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $5,000 from Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Creative Writing Workshops Project for a One (1) Year Term – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 25. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $3,000 from Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Nursing Shared Governance/System Nurse Clinician Council Project for a One (1) Year Term – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 26. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $5,000 from Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Pink Out – Break Cancer Survivors Celebration Project for a One (1) Year Term – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 27. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $90,596.04 from Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, Funded Under the 2018 Texas MedRun, to Support the Children of Adult Patients Enduring Stressors (CAPES) Program for a One (1) Year Term – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 28. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 5.05 Financial and Grants Management Regarding the Healthcare for the Homeless Program – Mr. Michael Norby 30. Consideration of Approval of the Medical Staff Bylaws Revisions – Ms. Elena Marks 31. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Harris Health System Board of Trustees Committees Effective January 1, 2019 – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell
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 and 86th Legislative Sessions, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform. 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System.
Consideration of Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to Provide Twelve (12) Beds at Harris County Psychiatric Center for the Inpatient, Psychiatric Treatment of Stabilized Patients From Ben Taub and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospitals – Dr. Ericka Brown
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 Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 – Mr. Michael Hill B. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Community Health Choice Investment Options Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t. Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas C. 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. Carolynn Jones D. 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 E. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Credentialing and Board Liability, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas F. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement of a Lien, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas G. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement of a Claim by Davis Vision, Inc. for Vision Coverage Premiums Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas H. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Senior Vice President of Human Resources Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas I. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Administrative Director of System Pharmacy Operations Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees J. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Search and Transition Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. § 551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees VIII. Reconvene
Board Review and Action Items A. Joint Conference Committee Item 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (November 2018) – Dr. David Robinson
Bylaws Review Committee Items 1. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed 2019 Harris Health System Board of Trustees Committee Charters – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell 2. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed 2019 Harris Health System Board of Trustees Committee and Board Meetings Calendar – Ms. Anne Clutterbuck 3. Consideration of Approval of Appointments to the 2019 Board of Trustees’ Standing and Special Committees – Ms. Anne Clutterbuck
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee Item 1. Discussion Regarding Updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Transforming Healthcare Together – Dr. Parikshet Babber
Budget & Finance Committee Items 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System October 2018 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris Health System and Pfizer Institutional Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. to Participate in the Pfizer Institutional Patient Assistance Program – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of an Extension to the Agreement Between Harris Health System and Community Health Choice, Inc., to Support Marketplace Enrollment for Eligible Harris Health Patients and Subsidize Non-Federal Payments for Those Patients – Mr. Michael Hill 4. Consideration of Approval for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to Provide Psychiatric Services for Patients of Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Estimated Amount of $2,000,000 for a One-Year Initial Term with One (1) One-Year Renewal Option – Mr. Dwight Dopslauf 5. Consideration of Approval of Purchase on the Basis of Low Quote for SHI Government Solutions, Inc. [DIR-TSO-4092] to Provide Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Software Maintenance and Licenses for Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Estimated Amount of $2,067,291 for the Term January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019 with Two (2) One-Year Renewal Options– Mr. Dwight Dopslauf 6. Presentation of the Q3 2018 National Association of Insurance Commissioners Filing for Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 7. Presentation of the Q3 2018 National Association of Insurance Commissioners Filing for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 8. Consideration of Approval to Reappoint Members to the Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. Board of Directors – Mr. Kenneth Janda 9. Consideration of Approval to Appoint Lindsey Cooksen to the Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. Board of Directors – Mr. Kenneth Janda 10. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Outsourced Health Services Report – Dr. Ericka Brown
Planning & Operations Oversight Committee Items 1. Report of the Harris Health System Staffing Advisory Committee’s Semi- Annual Evaluation of the Nurse Staffing Plan & Aggregate Staffing Variance [Annual Accountability] – Ms. Monica Manthey, Ms. Thy Bui, Mr. Matthew Schlueter, and Mr. Derek Curtis 2. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Quality and Patient Satisfaction Reports from January 2018 – September 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 [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Glorimar Medina 3. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Grant Award From the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration (HRSA) to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount No Less Than $300,000, Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part C, to Provide Early Intervention Primary Medical Care to HIV Positive Patients of the Harris Health System for the Term January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 4. Consideration of Approval of the Second Amendment to the Harris County Hospital District 401K Plan Regarding the Provision for the Hurricane Harvey Related Hardship Distribution, as Required by the Internal Revenue Service – Mr. Omar Reid 5. Consideration of Approval of the Third Amendment to the Harris County Hospital District Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan Regarding the Provision for Hurricane Harvey Related Unforeseeable Emergency Distribution, as Required by the Internal Revenue Service – Mr. Omar Reid X. Adjournment
Correctional Health Integration: Discussion Regarding Options for the Delivery of Health Services in Harris County Jails
Special Recognition - Dr. Parikshet Babber, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, will recognize Ben Taub Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program “Meritorious” Status.
A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(1)a. through A(1)mm.) – Mr. Dwight Dopslauf 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for November 2018 – Dr. David Robinson 3. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Third Quarter CY2018 Pension Plan Report – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Approval To Transfer Funds to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Management and Other Related Services – Mr. David Attard 5. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Five (5) Educational Institutions – Mr. Omar Reid Lee College P.O. Box 818, Baytown, Texas 77520 San Jacinto College District – Central 8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505 San Jacinto College District – Central 8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505 Texas State University 601 University Drive, ENC 201, San Marcos, Texas 77866 University of Texas – El Paso 500 W. University, Department 6. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to the Third Addendum of the Original Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Parkland Health & Hospital System for the South Central Region 6 AIDS Education and Training Center in the Amount of $142,500, Funded Under Part F of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, to Provide State-of-the-Art Education, Consultation, and Support to Healthcare Professionals Treating HIV-Positive Patients for the Term July 1, 2018 Through June 30, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 7. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the City of Houston Health Department/Bureau of HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention in the Amount of $290,208, Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Provide Routine HIV Testing at Harris Health System Medical Care and Treatment Facilities for the Extended Term January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 8. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Third Amendment of an Interlocal Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Harris County Public Health (HCPH) by $378,670 for a Total Amount of $7,641,816, Funded by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part A to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV Positive Patients of Harris Health System for the Term March 1, 2018 Through February 28, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 9. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Consumer Advisory Council Report from June 2018 to August 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 [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Glorimar Medina 10. Consideration of Approval to Remove the Health Care for the Homeless Program Salvation Army Harbor Light Men’s Shelter from the Scope of Projects 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. Glorimar Medina 11. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Salvation Army Sally’s House to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 12. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Salvation Army Family Residence to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 13. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 14. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Star of Hope Mission Men’s Development Center to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 15. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Crossroads at Park Place to Provide On-Site Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 16. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lord of the Streets to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 17. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Compass to Provide On-Site Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 18. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Jackson Hinds Gardens to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 19. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Service of the Emergency Aid Resource Center for the Homeless (S.E.A.R.C.H) to Provide On-Site Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 20. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Open Door Mission to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 21. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harmony House, Inc. to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 22. Consideration of Approval to Continue an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Star of Hope’s Cornerstone Community to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 23. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $500 from Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the No One Dies Alone Program for a One (1) Year Term – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 24. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $5,000 from Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Creative Writing Workshops Project for a One (1) Year Term – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 25. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $3,000 from Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Nursing Shared Governance/System Nurse Clinician Council Project for a One (1) Year Term – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 26. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $5,000 from Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Pink Out – Break Cancer Survivors Celebration Project for a One (1) Year Term – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 27. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $90,596.04 from Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, Funded Under the 2018 Texas MedRun, to Support the Children of Adult Patients Enduring Stressors (CAPES) Program for a One (1) Year Term – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 28. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 5.05 Financial and Grants Management Regarding the Healthcare for the Homeless Program – Mr. Michael Norby 30. Consideration of Approval of the Medical Staff Bylaws Revisions – Ms. Elena Marks 31. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Harris Health System Board of Trustees Committees Effective January 1, 2019 – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell
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 and 86th Legislative Sessions, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform. 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System.
Consideration of Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to Provide Twelve (12) Beds at Harris County Psychiatric Center for the Inpatient, Psychiatric Treatment of Stabilized Patients From Ben Taub and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospitals – Dr. Ericka Brown
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 Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 – Mr. Michael Hill B. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Community Health Choice Investment Options Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t. Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas C. 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. Carolynn Jones D. 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 E. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Credentialing and Board Liability, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas F. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement of a Lien, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas G. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement of a Claim by Davis Vision, Inc. for Vision Coverage Premiums Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas H. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Senior Vice President of Human Resources Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas I. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Administrative Director of System Pharmacy Operations Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees J. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Search and Transition Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. § 551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees VIII. Reconvene
Board Review and Action Items A. Joint Conference Committee Item 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (November 2018) – Dr. David Robinson
Bylaws Review Committee Items 1. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed 2019 Harris Health System Board of Trustees Committee Charters – Ms. Carolyn Truesdell 2. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed 2019 Harris Health System Board of Trustees Committee and Board Meetings Calendar – Ms. Anne Clutterbuck 3. Consideration of Approval of Appointments to the 2019 Board of Trustees’ Standing and Special Committees – Ms. Anne Clutterbuck
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee Item 1. Discussion Regarding Updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Transforming Healthcare Together – Dr. Parikshet Babber
Budget & Finance Committee Items 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System October 2018 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris Health System and Pfizer Institutional Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. to Participate in the Pfizer Institutional Patient Assistance Program – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of an Extension to the Agreement Between Harris Health System and Community Health Choice, Inc., to Support Marketplace Enrollment for Eligible Harris Health Patients and Subsidize Non-Federal Payments for Those Patients – Mr. Michael Hill 4. Consideration of Approval for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to Provide Psychiatric Services for Patients of Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Estimated Amount of $2,000,000 for a One-Year Initial Term with One (1) One-Year Renewal Option – Mr. Dwight Dopslauf 5. Consideration of Approval of Purchase on the Basis of Low Quote for SHI Government Solutions, Inc. [DIR-TSO-4092] to Provide Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Software Maintenance and Licenses for Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Estimated Amount of $2,067,291 for the Term January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019 with Two (2) One-Year Renewal Options– Mr. Dwight Dopslauf 6. Presentation of the Q3 2018 National Association of Insurance Commissioners Filing for Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 7. Presentation of the Q3 2018 National Association of Insurance Commissioners Filing for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 8. Consideration of Approval to Reappoint Members to the Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. Board of Directors – Mr. Kenneth Janda 9. Consideration of Approval to Appoint Lindsey Cooksen to the Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. Board of Directors – Mr. Kenneth Janda 10. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Outsourced Health Services Report – Dr. Ericka Brown
Planning & Operations Oversight Committee Items 1. Report of the Harris Health System Staffing Advisory Committee’s Semi- Annual Evaluation of the Nurse Staffing Plan & Aggregate Staffing Variance [Annual Accountability] – Ms. Monica Manthey, Ms. Thy Bui, Mr. Matthew Schlueter, and Mr. Derek Curtis 2. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Quality and Patient Satisfaction Reports from January 2018 – September 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 [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Glorimar Medina 3. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Grant Award From the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration (HRSA) to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount No Less Than $300,000, Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part C, to Provide Early Intervention Primary Medical Care to HIV Positive Patients of the Harris Health System for the Term January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 4. Consideration of Approval of the Second Amendment to the Harris County Hospital District 401K Plan Regarding the Provision for the Hurricane Harvey Related Hardship Distribution, as Required by the Internal Revenue Service – Mr. Omar Reid 5. Consideration of Approval of the Third Amendment to the Harris County Hospital District Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan Regarding the Provision for Hurricane Harvey Related Unforeseeable Emergency Distribution, as Required by the Internal Revenue Service – Mr. Omar Reid X. Adjournment