Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings Regular Board Meeting – June 27, 2019 Special Called Meetings – June 13, 2019 and July 10, 2019
Announcements/Special Presentations Special Presentation – Dr. Glorimar Medina, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ambulatory Care Services, and Interim Chief Medical Officer, will recognize Ms. Fadine Roquemore for her efforts in obtaining a Houston METRO bus stop at the Martin Luther King Health Center.
A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(1)a. through A(1)kk. and A(1)mm. through A(1)zz.) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf 2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement for Women’s Health and Family Planning Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $103,862 Annually Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission and Acceptance of Grant Funding for the Healthy Texas Women’s Program Services for the Term September 1, 2019 Through August 31, 2021 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 3. Consideration of Approval of a Data Submission Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler for the Maternal Early Warning System Initiative for a One-Year Term With an Additional One-Year Renewal – Dr. Nathan Deal 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Second Quarter Calendar Year 2019 Pension Plan Report – Mr. Michael Norby 6. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an IGT Responsibility Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Health and Human Services Commission for Participation in the Network Access Improvement Program – Mr. Michael Norby 7. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Thirteen (13) Educational Institutions – Mr. Omar Reid - Aldine Independent School District Observation – Health Science Technology Program 9999 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038 - Baylor College of Medicine Administrative Professional Internship Program One Baylor Plaza MS: BCM170, Houston, Texas 77030 - College of the Mainland Associate Degree Nursing Program 1200 North Amburn Road, Texas City, Texas 77591 - Galena Park Independent School District Observation – Health Science Technology Program 14705 Woodforest Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77015 - Houston Baptist University School of Health Professions Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 002, Houston, Texas 77002 - Lone Star College – North Harris Associate of Applied Science and Certificate in Emergency Medical Services Program 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 - Rice University 6100 Main Street, MS-531, Houston, Texas 77005 - Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Professional Pharmacy Program 3100 Cleburne Street, GH-241, Houston, Texas 77004 - University of Houston Clinical Pharmacy Faculty 4849 Calhoun Road, Room 4028, Houston, Texas 77204 - The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical Doctor Program 7000 Fannin Street, Suite 1732, Houston, Texas 77030 - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Legal Services – Unit 1674 Attn: Chief Legal Officer Hematology/Medicine Oncology Fellowship Program P.O. Box 301407, Houston, Texas 77230-1407 - The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Program 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555-1029 - The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator and Executive Nurse Leader Programs 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555-1029 {End of Consent Agenda}
IX. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between 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. Report by the Interim Chief Medical Officer Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007, and Texas Occupations Code Ann. §151.002 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 Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Glorimar Medina C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Engaging Outside Legal Counsel To Represent Harris Health System in Potential Opioid-Related Litigation Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding a Qui Tam Lawsuit Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas E. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds” 84 Fed. Reg. 41,292 To Be Codified at 8.C.F.R. Section 212.20-212.23, Its Potential Impact on Harris Health System, and Updates on Litigation Filed by Other Jurisdictions 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 Civil Action No. 4:18-cv-03231; Toye Elkins v. Harris Health System; in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas G. 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 Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones H. Discussion with Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group LLC 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 Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees I. Consultation with the County Attorney and Discussion with the Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance Regarding the First Amendment to the Agreement Between Harris Health System and Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group LLC, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Ms. Carolynn Jones J. Discussion Regarding the Performance Evaluation of George V. Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees X. Reconvene
General Action Items Item(s) Related to Joint Conference Committee 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for July 2019 – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 3. Consideration of Approval Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (August 2019) Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee 2. Consideration of Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price For SpawGlass Construction Corporation to Provide Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Emergency Room Renovation at Ben Taub Hospital in the Amount of $35,560,287 ($33,234,567 Construction Price / $2,325,720 Owner Contingency) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf 3. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Exemption From the Competitive Bid Requirements for Jackson Walker, L.L.P. to Provide Special Counsel To Represent Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Regarding 2019 Qui Tam Action Matters in the Amount of $350,000 for the Term August 19, 2019 Through August 18, 2020 With One (1) One-Year Renewal Option – DeWight Dopslauf 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System June 2019 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System July 2019 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby
Miscellaneous Items 1. Consideration of Approval of an Interlocal Memorandum of Understanding for Harris Health System d/b/a Harris County Hospital District to Participate in the Global Strategic Operatives for the Eradication of Human Trafficking Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative – Dr. Asim Shah 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists Foundation for the Pharmacy Residency Training Expansion Grant in the Amount of $25,000 for the Term July 1, 2019 Through June 30, 2020 – Dr. Michael Nnadi 3. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement with Service Employment Redevelopment (SER) – Jobs for Progress – Dr. Maureen Padilla 4. Consideration of Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Fort Bend County Commissioners Court for the Purpose of Providing Medical-Forensic Examinations for Children Who Are Believed To Be Victims of Sexual Assault – Dr. Maureen Padilla 5. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $230,748 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Benefitting the Harris Health System School-Based Mental Health Expanded Access and Health Promotion Project – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 6. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $137,970 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Benefitting the LBJ Farm Project – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 7. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $60,223.92 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Benefitting the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Neonatal Program – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 8. Review and Discussion Regarding Grants Less Than $50,000 From Harris County Hospital District Foundation to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Executed By the Harris Health System President and CEO [Quarterly Report] – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 9. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment of an Interlocal Agreement to Increase Funding in the Amount of $5,917,099.50 for a Total Award Amount of $7,732,886 for the Term March 1, 2019 Through February 28, 2020 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Public Health, Funded By the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part A to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and a Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Glorimar Medina 10. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for Additional Grant Funding for the Family Planning Program in the Amount of $609,141 for the Term September 1, 2018 Through August 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 11. Consideration of Approval of Two (2) Grant Agreements in the Amounts of $1,746,205 for a Total Amount of $3,492,410 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for the Family Planning Program for Fiscal Year(s) 2020 and 2021 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 12. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for Additional Grant Funding for Breast and Cervical Cancer Services in the Amount of $227,148 for the Term September 1, 2018 Through August 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 13. Consideration of Approval of Two (2) Grant Agreements in the Amounts of $1,095,634 for a Total Amount of $2,191,268 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for Breast and Cervical Cancer Services for Fiscal Year(s) 2020 and 2021 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 14. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for the Healthy Texas Women Program for FY2019 in the Amount of $103,862 for the Term September 1, 2018 Through August 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 15. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $420,000 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for a Title V Maternal and Child Health Program for FY2020 – Dr. Glorimar Medina
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Consideration of Approval of the Following Reports for the Health Care for the Homeless Program 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 1. Operational Update 2. 2nd Quarter Budget 3. Monthly Calendar Review 4. HRSA Corrective Action Plan
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Options for Board Authority and Board Composition Compliance – Ms. Nicole Streeter
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Consideration of Approval of the Following Reports for the Health Care for the Homeless Program 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 1. Operational Update 2. 2nd Quarter Budget 3. Monthly Calendar Review 4. HRSA Corrective Action Plan
Items VI A - E, VII A (Part 2 of 2), VII B (Part 2 of 2), VII C & D, VIII C, & XI
VI. Strategic Discussions A. Harris Health System and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Partnership Update B. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Survey Readiness Update C. 2019 Compliance Education – Why Compliance Programs Are Essential and the Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program – Part 1 of 3 [Board Education] D. Harris Health System Ambulatory Care Services Access and Operations Report – Specialty Care Access Report E. 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 86th Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System 1. Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Yvonne Chu 1. Consideration of Approval of an Exemption From the Competitive Bid Requirements for Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC to Provide International Registered Nurses for Long-Term Temporary Employment in the Estimated Amount of $11,810,729 for a One-Year Initial Term With Four (4) One-Year Renewal Options – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf C. Item(s) Related to Quality Committee 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Executive Scorecard – Dr. Glorimar Medina and Dr. Elizabeth “Pepe” Greenlee D. Item(s) Related to CEO Search Committee (This is not a Committee of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees) 1. CEO Search Committee Update C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Immediate Engagement of a Patient-Centered Integrated Care Program for Homeless Patients in the Emergency Center at Ben Taub Hospital and Lyndon B Johnson Hospital – Ms. Karen Tseng XI. Adjournment
Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings Regular Board Meeting – June 27, 2019 Special Called Meetings – June 13, 2019 and July 10, 2019
Announcements/Special Presentations Special Presentation – Dr. Glorimar Medina, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ambulatory Care Services, and Interim Chief Medical Officer, will recognize Ms. Fadine Roquemore for her efforts in obtaining a Houston METRO bus stop at the Martin Luther King Health Center.
A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(1)a. through A(1)kk. and A(1)mm. through A(1)zz.) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf 2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement for Women’s Health and Family Planning Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $103,862 Annually Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission and Acceptance of Grant Funding for the Healthy Texas Women’s Program Services for the Term September 1, 2019 Through August 31, 2021 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 3. Consideration of Approval of a Data Submission Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler for the Maternal Early Warning System Initiative for a One-Year Term With an Additional One-Year Renewal – Dr. Nathan Deal 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Second Quarter Calendar Year 2019 Pension Plan Report – Mr. Michael Norby 6. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an IGT Responsibility Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Health and Human Services Commission for Participation in the Network Access Improvement Program – Mr. Michael Norby 7. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Thirteen (13) Educational Institutions – Mr. Omar Reid - Aldine Independent School District Observation – Health Science Technology Program 9999 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038 - Baylor College of Medicine Administrative Professional Internship Program One Baylor Plaza MS: BCM170, Houston, Texas 77030 - College of the Mainland Associate Degree Nursing Program 1200 North Amburn Road, Texas City, Texas 77591 - Galena Park Independent School District Observation – Health Science Technology Program 14705 Woodforest Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77015 - Houston Baptist University School of Health Professions Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 002, Houston, Texas 77002 - Lone Star College – North Harris Associate of Applied Science and Certificate in Emergency Medical Services Program 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 - Rice University 6100 Main Street, MS-531, Houston, Texas 77005 - Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Professional Pharmacy Program 3100 Cleburne Street, GH-241, Houston, Texas 77004 - University of Houston Clinical Pharmacy Faculty 4849 Calhoun Road, Room 4028, Houston, Texas 77204 - The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical Doctor Program 7000 Fannin Street, Suite 1732, Houston, Texas 77030 - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Legal Services – Unit 1674 Attn: Chief Legal Officer Hematology/Medicine Oncology Fellowship Program P.O. Box 301407, Houston, Texas 77230-1407 - The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Program 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555-1029 - The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator and Executive Nurse Leader Programs 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555-1029 {End of Consent Agenda}
IX. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between 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. Report by the Interim Chief Medical Officer Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007, and Texas Occupations Code Ann. §151.002 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 Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Glorimar Medina C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Engaging Outside Legal Counsel To Represent Harris Health System in Potential Opioid-Related Litigation Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding a Qui Tam Lawsuit Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas E. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds” 84 Fed. Reg. 41,292 To Be Codified at 8.C.F.R. Section 212.20-212.23, Its Potential Impact on Harris Health System, and Updates on Litigation Filed by Other Jurisdictions 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 Civil Action No. 4:18-cv-03231; Toye Elkins v. Harris Health System; in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas G. 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 Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones H. Discussion with Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group LLC 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 Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees I. Consultation with the County Attorney and Discussion with the Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance Regarding the First Amendment to the Agreement Between Harris Health System and Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group LLC, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Ms. Carolynn Jones J. Discussion Regarding the Performance Evaluation of George V. Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees X. Reconvene
General Action Items Item(s) Related to Joint Conference Committee 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for July 2019 – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 3. Consideration of Approval Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (August 2019) Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee 2. Consideration of Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price For SpawGlass Construction Corporation to Provide Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Emergency Room Renovation at Ben Taub Hospital in the Amount of $35,560,287 ($33,234,567 Construction Price / $2,325,720 Owner Contingency) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf 3. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Exemption From the Competitive Bid Requirements for Jackson Walker, L.L.P. to Provide Special Counsel To Represent Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Regarding 2019 Qui Tam Action Matters in the Amount of $350,000 for the Term August 19, 2019 Through August 18, 2020 With One (1) One-Year Renewal Option – DeWight Dopslauf 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System June 2019 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System July 2019 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby
Miscellaneous Items 1. Consideration of Approval of an Interlocal Memorandum of Understanding for Harris Health System d/b/a Harris County Hospital District to Participate in the Global Strategic Operatives for the Eradication of Human Trafficking Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative – Dr. Asim Shah 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists Foundation for the Pharmacy Residency Training Expansion Grant in the Amount of $25,000 for the Term July 1, 2019 Through June 30, 2020 – Dr. Michael Nnadi 3. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Agreement with Service Employment Redevelopment (SER) – Jobs for Progress – Dr. Maureen Padilla 4. Consideration of Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Fort Bend County Commissioners Court for the Purpose of Providing Medical-Forensic Examinations for Children Who Are Believed To Be Victims of Sexual Assault – Dr. Maureen Padilla 5. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $230,748 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Benefitting the Harris Health System School-Based Mental Health Expanded Access and Health Promotion Project – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 6. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $137,970 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Benefitting the LBJ Farm Project – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 7. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $60,223.92 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Benefitting the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Neonatal Program – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 8. Review and Discussion Regarding Grants Less Than $50,000 From Harris County Hospital District Foundation to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Executed By the Harris Health System President and CEO [Quarterly Report] – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 9. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment of an Interlocal Agreement to Increase Funding in the Amount of $5,917,099.50 for a Total Award Amount of $7,732,886 for the Term March 1, 2019 Through February 28, 2020 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Public Health, Funded By the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part A to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and a Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Glorimar Medina 10. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for Additional Grant Funding for the Family Planning Program in the Amount of $609,141 for the Term September 1, 2018 Through August 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 11. Consideration of Approval of Two (2) Grant Agreements in the Amounts of $1,746,205 for a Total Amount of $3,492,410 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for the Family Planning Program for Fiscal Year(s) 2020 and 2021 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 12. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for Additional Grant Funding for Breast and Cervical Cancer Services in the Amount of $227,148 for the Term September 1, 2018 Through August 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 13. Consideration of Approval of Two (2) Grant Agreements in the Amounts of $1,095,634 for a Total Amount of $2,191,268 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for Breast and Cervical Cancer Services for Fiscal Year(s) 2020 and 2021 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 14. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for the Healthy Texas Women Program for FY2019 in the Amount of $103,862 for the Term September 1, 2018 Through August 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 15. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $420,000 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Health and Human Services Commission for a Title V Maternal and Child Health Program for FY2020 – Dr. Glorimar Medina
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Consideration of Approval of the Following Reports for the Health Care for the Homeless Program 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 1. Operational Update 2. 2nd Quarter Budget 3. Monthly Calendar Review 4. HRSA Corrective Action Plan
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Options for Board Authority and Board Composition Compliance – Ms. Nicole Streeter
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Consideration of Approval of the Following Reports for the Health Care for the Homeless Program 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 1. Operational Update 2. 2nd Quarter Budget 3. Monthly Calendar Review 4. HRSA Corrective Action Plan
Items VI A - E, VII A (Part 2 of 2), VII B (Part 2 of 2), VII C & D, VIII C, & XI
VI. Strategic Discussions A. Harris Health System and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Partnership Update B. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Survey Readiness Update C. 2019 Compliance Education – Why Compliance Programs Are Essential and the Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program – Part 1 of 3 [Board Education] D. Harris Health System Ambulatory Care Services Access and Operations Report – Specialty Care Access Report E. 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 86th Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System 1. Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Yvonne Chu 1. Consideration of Approval of an Exemption From the Competitive Bid Requirements for Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC to Provide International Registered Nurses for Long-Term Temporary Employment in the Estimated Amount of $11,810,729 for a One-Year Initial Term With Four (4) One-Year Renewal Options – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf C. Item(s) Related to Quality Committee 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Executive Scorecard – Dr. Glorimar Medina and Dr. Elizabeth “Pepe” Greenlee D. Item(s) Related to CEO Search Committee (This is not a Committee of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees) 1. CEO Search Committee Update C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Immediate Engagement of a Patient-Centered Integrated Care Program for Homeless Patients in the Emergency Center at Ben Taub Hospital and Lyndon B Johnson Hospital – Ms. Karen Tseng XI. Adjournment