Strategic Discussions Discussion and Recommended Approval Regarding the Harris Health System and MD Anderson Cancer Center Joint Partnership Initiative
Announcements/Special Presentations Special Recognition - Dr. Nathan Deal, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ben Taub Hospital, will recognize the Operations and Engineering team at Ben Taub for their efforts in improving energy efficiency throughout the hospital.
A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(1)a. through A(1)nn.) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf 2. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution to Establish the Harris Health System Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Board Including Formation of a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation and All Necessary State Filings – Ms. Nicole Streeter 3. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,213,287.40 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, And Construction Management, and Other Related Services – Mr. David Attard {End of Consent Agenda}
Strategic Discussions Harris Health System Epic Refuel and Project Implementation Overview
Harris Health System’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct Overview – Part 2 of 3 [Board Compliance Education]
General Action Items A. Item(s) Related to Joint Conference Committee 1. Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Yvonne Chu 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for October 2019 – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 3. Consideration of Approval Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (October 2019) Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats
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
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System September 2019 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System and Community Health Choice, Inc. Administrative Services Agreement – Mr. Michael Norby
Miscellaneous Items 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report – Mr. Michael Hill 2. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $80,000 From Susan G. Komen Houston and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for a Patient Navigator – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 3. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,500,000 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Family Planning Program for the Term September 1, 2019 Through August 31, 2020 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Creation of the Ad Hoc Nursing Recruitment and Retention Committee and Appointment of Committee Members – Board of Trustees
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program A. 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 Consumer Advisory Council Report 3. Program Director’s Performance Appraisal
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. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Qui Tam Matters Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding These Matters Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas C. Discussion Regarding Strategies to Improve and Maximize Financial Performance and Budget Projections Under Provider Agreements, Network Relationships, Network Expansions, and Other Strategic Means for Community Health Choice, Inc., Including the Transfer in the Amount of $60 Million from Harris Health System to Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085 – Ms. Catherine Mitchell and Mr. Michael Norby D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Epic Electronic Medical Records System Implementation at the Harris County Jail and at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Renee Lowe E. 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 F. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement of Compensation Claims, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding These Matters Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Ebon Swofford G. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding a Year-End Review of Legal Services Provided By the Harris County Attorney’s Office, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 – Ms. Sara Thomas 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 Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones I. Report by the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Regarding Overview and Updates to the Information Security Program, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §418.183, Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.089, and Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Jeffrey Vinson J. 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 X. Reconvene XI. Adjournment
Strategic Discussions Discussion and Recommended Approval Regarding the Harris Health System and MD Anderson Cancer Center Joint Partnership Initiative
Announcements/Special Presentations Special Recognition - Dr. Nathan Deal, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ben Taub Hospital, will recognize the Operations and Engineering team at Ben Taub for their efforts in improving energy efficiency throughout the hospital.
A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(1)a. through A(1)nn.) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf 2. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution to Establish the Harris Health System Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Board Including Formation of a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation and All Necessary State Filings – Ms. Nicole Streeter 3. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,213,287.40 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, And Construction Management, and Other Related Services – Mr. David Attard {End of Consent Agenda}
Strategic Discussions Harris Health System Epic Refuel and Project Implementation Overview
Harris Health System’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct Overview – Part 2 of 3 [Board Compliance Education]
General Action Items A. Item(s) Related to Joint Conference Committee 1. Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Yvonne Chu 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for October 2019 – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 3. Consideration of Approval Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (October 2019) Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats
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
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System September 2019 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System and Community Health Choice, Inc. Administrative Services Agreement – Mr. Michael Norby
Miscellaneous Items 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report – Mr. Michael Hill 2. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $80,000 From Susan G. Komen Houston and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for a Patient Navigator – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 3. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,500,000 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Family Planning Program for the Term September 1, 2019 Through August 31, 2020 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Creation of the Ad Hoc Nursing Recruitment and Retention Committee and Appointment of Committee Members – Board of Trustees
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program A. 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 Consumer Advisory Council Report 3. Program Director’s Performance Appraisal
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. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Qui Tam Matters Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding These Matters Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas C. Discussion Regarding Strategies to Improve and Maximize Financial Performance and Budget Projections Under Provider Agreements, Network Relationships, Network Expansions, and Other Strategic Means for Community Health Choice, Inc., Including the Transfer in the Amount of $60 Million from Harris Health System to Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085 – Ms. Catherine Mitchell and Mr. Michael Norby D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Epic Electronic Medical Records System Implementation at the Harris County Jail and at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Renee Lowe E. 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 F. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement of Compensation Claims, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding These Matters Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Ebon Swofford G. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding a Year-End Review of Legal Services Provided By the Harris County Attorney’s Office, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 – Ms. Sara Thomas 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 Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones I. Report by the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Regarding Overview and Updates to the Information Security Program, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §418.183, Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.089, and Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Jeffrey Vinson J. 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 X. Reconvene XI. Adjournment