Announcements / Special Presentations Dr. Kimberly Monday Special Presentation – Ms. Allison Capetillo, American Heart Association and Dr. Nathan Deal, will recognize Ben Taub Hospital for receiving the following distinction awards: • Gold Plus Achievement for Get with the Guidelines - Stroke • Gold Plus Achievement for Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure • Gold Plus Achievement for STEMI Receiving Centers • Gold Achievement for NSTEMI Care • Target Heart Failure Achievement • Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll • Honor Roll Elite Plus Achievement for Stroke Care
CEO Report Including Special Recognitions: • Mr. David Chou, Recognized as one of 2020’s Top 30 Healthcare IT Influencers by Health Tech • Mr. Jeffrey Vinson, Recognized as one of 2020’s Top 100 Global Chief Information Security Officers by HotTopics and Forcepoint • Mr. Jeffrey Vinson, Promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Cyber and Information Security Officer • Mr. Gary Marsh, Promoted to Associate Administrator, Learning & Talent Management • Ms. Amineh Kostov, Promoted to Associate Administrator and Vice President of Operations, Specialty Services • LBJ Hospital Earns Re-designation as a Pathway to Excellence® Hospital 5 min Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda D. Board Member Announcements regarding Board member advocacy and community engagements
Consent Agenda Items Dr. Kimberly Monday 5 min A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval of a Lease Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and SLS West Loop, LP to Provide Food Services at 4800 Fournace, Bellaire, Texas 77401 – Mr. Chris Okezie and Mr. David Attard 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin B. New Consent Agenda Items for Board Consideration 1. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings: • Special Called Board Meeting – September 17, 2020 • Board Meeting – September 24, 2020 2. Consideration of Approval of the Fourth Amendment to an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Medical Center Central Heating and Cooling Services Corporation to Extend the Term Date Until December 31, 2030 – Mr. David Attard C. New Consent Agenda Grant Agreements for Board Approval 1. Consideration of Approval of Grant Agreements (Items C1 through C3) (See Attached Grant Summary: October 29, 2020) D. New Consent Agenda Items for Information Only 1. Presentation Regarding Harris Health System FY2020 Annual Report – Mr. R. King Hillier and Ms. Amanda Callaway 2. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Dr. Kimberly Monday {End of Consent Agenda}
Discussion and Possible Action to Appoint Ms. Alicia Reyes as a Member of the Harris Health Board of Trustee’s Quality Committee – Board of Trustees
Strategic Discussion Dr. Kimberly Monday Presentation Regarding EPIC and Information Technology Strategic Initiatives – Mr. David Chou
Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 10 min 1. Update and Discussion Regarding Pending State and Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Impacting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier
Presentation by Health Management Associates (HMA) Regarding a Status Update on the Development of Harris Health System’s Strategic Plan – Dr. Roxane Townsend, Health Management Associates
Compliance Education: The Elements and Evaluation of an Effective Compliance Program, Including the June, 2020 Update from United States Department of Justice on the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs – Part 1 of 2 [Board Education] – Ms. Carolynn Jones
General Action Items Dr. Kimberly Monday A. Item(s) Related to Quality Committee Dr. Arthur W. Bracey 20 min 1. Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 3. Discussion Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 4. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Staffing Advisory Committee’s Semi-Annual Evaluation of the Nurse Staffing Plan and Aggregate Staffing Variance [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Maureen Padilla
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee Ms. Anne Clutterbuck 20 min 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A1 through A50) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger (See Attached Expenditure Summary: October 29, 2020) 2. Consideration of Approval to Enter Into the Final Year With Kynto Ventures, LLC for the Vallbona Health Center Annex Located at 6601 Tarnef Drive, Houston, Texas 77074 at a Monthly Rate of $20,833.33 ($250,000.00/Yr.), Including Estimated Maintenance and Operating Expenses, for the Term November 1, 2020 Through October 31, 2021 – Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System September 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Dr. Kimberly Monday 10 min 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. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine • Consumer Advisory Council Report • 2020 Community Needs Assessment Report • HCHP 2021 Budget Expense
IX. Executive Session Dr. Kimberly Monday 100 min A. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Cause 4:17-CV-02749; United States and the State of Texas, ex rel. Kent Vaughn v. Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System; in the United States District Court, 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 B. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Marketplace Expansion, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Mr. Michael Norby C. Report Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Tex. Occupations Code Ann. §160.007, and Tex. 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, Including the Harris Health System Quality and Safety Performance Measures and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session Including Consideration of Approval of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. Ann Barnes D. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Membership Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. for a Group Purchasing Organization Participation Agreement, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session Including Board Approval of the Agreement – Ms. Cecilia Tolboom & Mr. Michael Norby E. Report by the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements Including an Update on the CLIA survey and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Appointment of Assistant Administrators, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §550.074, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session Including the Appointment of Assistant Administrators as Permitted by Tex. Health & Safety Code §281.027 – Ms. Sara Thomas G. Discussion Regarding Policy 3.06, Delegation of the Duties of the President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Including Board Approval of the Policy Revisions Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones H. Update Regarding LBJ Coupling Separation and Infrastructure, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Tex. Occupations Code Ann. §160.007, Tex. Occupations Code Ann. §151.002 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa & Mr. Michael Hill I. Discussion Related to Duties and Roles of Board of Trustees and CEO in the Strategic Planning Process, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa & Ms. Sara Thomas J. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement Pertaining to the Reimbursement of Claims and Payment of Penalties and Interest by Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc., Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Ebon Swofford and Mr. Michael Fritz X. Reconvene Dr. Kimberly Monday XI. Adjournment Dr. Kimberly Monday
Announcements / Special Presentations Dr. Kimberly Monday Special Presentation – Ms. Allison Capetillo, American Heart Association and Dr. Nathan Deal, will recognize Ben Taub Hospital for receiving the following distinction awards: • Gold Plus Achievement for Get with the Guidelines - Stroke • Gold Plus Achievement for Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure • Gold Plus Achievement for STEMI Receiving Centers • Gold Achievement for NSTEMI Care • Target Heart Failure Achievement • Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll • Honor Roll Elite Plus Achievement for Stroke Care
CEO Report Including Special Recognitions: • Mr. David Chou, Recognized as one of 2020’s Top 30 Healthcare IT Influencers by Health Tech • Mr. Jeffrey Vinson, Recognized as one of 2020’s Top 100 Global Chief Information Security Officers by HotTopics and Forcepoint • Mr. Jeffrey Vinson, Promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Cyber and Information Security Officer • Mr. Gary Marsh, Promoted to Associate Administrator, Learning & Talent Management • Ms. Amineh Kostov, Promoted to Associate Administrator and Vice President of Operations, Specialty Services • LBJ Hospital Earns Re-designation as a Pathway to Excellence® Hospital 5 min Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda D. Board Member Announcements regarding Board member advocacy and community engagements
Consent Agenda Items Dr. Kimberly Monday 5 min A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval of a Lease Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and SLS West Loop, LP to Provide Food Services at 4800 Fournace, Bellaire, Texas 77401 – Mr. Chris Okezie and Mr. David Attard 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin B. New Consent Agenda Items for Board Consideration 1. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings: • Special Called Board Meeting – September 17, 2020 • Board Meeting – September 24, 2020 2. Consideration of Approval of the Fourth Amendment to an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Medical Center Central Heating and Cooling Services Corporation to Extend the Term Date Until December 31, 2030 – Mr. David Attard C. New Consent Agenda Grant Agreements for Board Approval 1. Consideration of Approval of Grant Agreements (Items C1 through C3) (See Attached Grant Summary: October 29, 2020) D. New Consent Agenda Items for Information Only 1. Presentation Regarding Harris Health System FY2020 Annual Report – Mr. R. King Hillier and Ms. Amanda Callaway 2. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Dr. Kimberly Monday {End of Consent Agenda}
Discussion and Possible Action to Appoint Ms. Alicia Reyes as a Member of the Harris Health Board of Trustee’s Quality Committee – Board of Trustees
Strategic Discussion Dr. Kimberly Monday Presentation Regarding EPIC and Information Technology Strategic Initiatives – Mr. David Chou
Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 10 min 1. Update and Discussion Regarding Pending State and Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Impacting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier
Presentation by Health Management Associates (HMA) Regarding a Status Update on the Development of Harris Health System’s Strategic Plan – Dr. Roxane Townsend, Health Management Associates
Compliance Education: The Elements and Evaluation of an Effective Compliance Program, Including the June, 2020 Update from United States Department of Justice on the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs – Part 1 of 2 [Board Education] – Ms. Carolynn Jones
General Action Items Dr. Kimberly Monday A. Item(s) Related to Quality Committee Dr. Arthur W. Bracey 20 min 1. Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 3. Discussion Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 4. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Staffing Advisory Committee’s Semi-Annual Evaluation of the Nurse Staffing Plan and Aggregate Staffing Variance [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Maureen Padilla
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee Ms. Anne Clutterbuck 20 min 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A1 through A50) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger (See Attached Expenditure Summary: October 29, 2020) 2. Consideration of Approval to Enter Into the Final Year With Kynto Ventures, LLC for the Vallbona Health Center Annex Located at 6601 Tarnef Drive, Houston, Texas 77074 at a Monthly Rate of $20,833.33 ($250,000.00/Yr.), Including Estimated Maintenance and Operating Expenses, for the Term November 1, 2020 Through October 31, 2021 – Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System September 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Dr. Kimberly Monday 10 min 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. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine • Consumer Advisory Council Report • 2020 Community Needs Assessment Report • HCHP 2021 Budget Expense
IX. Executive Session Dr. Kimberly Monday 100 min A. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Cause 4:17-CV-02749; United States and the State of Texas, ex rel. Kent Vaughn v. Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System; in the United States District Court, 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 B. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Marketplace Expansion, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Mr. Michael Norby C. Report Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Tex. Occupations Code Ann. §160.007, and Tex. 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, Including the Harris Health System Quality and Safety Performance Measures and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session Including Consideration of Approval of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. Ann Barnes D. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Membership Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. for a Group Purchasing Organization Participation Agreement, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session Including Board Approval of the Agreement – Ms. Cecilia Tolboom & Mr. Michael Norby E. Report by the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements Including an Update on the CLIA survey and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Appointment of Assistant Administrators, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §550.074, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session Including the Appointment of Assistant Administrators as Permitted by Tex. Health & Safety Code §281.027 – Ms. Sara Thomas G. Discussion Regarding Policy 3.06, Delegation of the Duties of the President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Including Board Approval of the Policy Revisions Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones H. Update Regarding LBJ Coupling Separation and Infrastructure, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Tex. Occupations Code Ann. §160.007, Tex. Occupations Code Ann. §151.002 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa & Mr. Michael Hill I. Discussion Related to Duties and Roles of Board of Trustees and CEO in the Strategic Planning Process, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa & Ms. Sara Thomas J. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement Pertaining to the Reimbursement of Claims and Payment of Penalties and Interest by Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc., Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Ebon Swofford and Mr. Michael Fritz X. Reconvene Dr. Kimberly Monday XI. Adjournment Dr. Kimberly Monday