Announcements / Special Presentations Special Presentation – Dr. Kimberly Monday, will Recognize Dr. Kenneth Mattox for 56 Years of Service
Consideration of Approval of a Board Resolution Naming the Surgical Suite Located on the Second Floor of Ben Taub Hospital in Honor of Kenneth L. Mattox, M.D. – Dr. Kimberly Monday
CEO Report Including Updates on COVID-19, LBJ Infrastructure and Special Announcements: Dr. Matasha Russell, Named as Chief Medical Officer, Ambulatory Care Services Ms. Mary Traub, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Named as Third Quarter Top Provider, Ambulatory Care Services Ben Taub Hospital Received Prestigious Magnet Designation
Board Member Announcements Regarding Board Member Advocacy and Community Engagements Ms. Alicia Reyes, will Recognize Sister Agnes Mary Joy
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval to Fund a 5-Year Lease Extension with Pasadena Realty Partners, LLC for the Pasadena Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center Located at 3925 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77504 – Mr. David Attard 2. Consideration of Approval to Discontinue Funding and Terminate the Lease with Great Prosperity Equities for the East Mt. Houston Eligibility Center Located at 11737-C Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039 – Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Third Quarter Calendar Year 2021 Pension Plan Report – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 4. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Revisions to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Ms. Lisa Wright and Ms. Taylor Cooper, Community Health Choice B. New Consent Agenda Items for Board Consideration 1. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings: Board Meeting – October 29, 2020 Special Called Board Meeting – November 12, 2020 2. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center to Provide an Educational Experience for Hematology/Medicine Oncology Fellowship Program for the Term October 1, 2020 Through February 28, 2022 – Mr. Omar Reid 3. Ratification of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Services Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston effective December 1, 2020 – Dr. Glorimar Medina C. New Consent Agenda Grant Agreements for Board Approval 1. Consideration of Approval of Grant Agreements (Items C1 through C8) (See Attached Grant Summary: December 3, 2020) D. New Consent Agenda Items for Information Only 1. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Dr. Kimberly Monday {End of Consent Agenda}
Items for Board Consideration Consideration of Approval of Standing 2021 Committees, Revisions to Committee Charters and 2021 Board Meeting Calendar – Ms. Sara Thomas
Discussion and Consideration of Approval of Harris Health Board of Trustee’s Standard Operating Procedures – Ms. Sara Thomas
Strategic Discussion Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 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: Compliance-Related Key Laws and Regulations and Compliance-Related Industry Trends – Part 2 of 2 [Board Education] – Mr. Anthony Williams
General Action Items Item(s) Related to Quality Committee 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report to Include Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 3. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Staffing Advisory Committee’s Semi-Annual Evaluation of the Nurse Staffing Plan and Aggregate Staffing Variance – Part 2 of 2 [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Maureen Padilla
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A1 through A74) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger, Harris County Purchasing Office (See Attached Expenditure Summary: December 3, 2020) 2. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Capital Program Overview – Mr. David Attard 3. Presentation of the Quarterly (Q3) 2020 NAIC Filings for Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice, Texas – Ms. Lisa Wright, Community Health Choice 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System October 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 5. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Setting the Rate of Mandatory Payment for the Harris County Hospital District Local Provider Participation Fund – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin
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. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine Financial Report Quality Report
IX. Executive Session A. Report Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §160.007, and Tex. Occ. 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, Operational Scorecard and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Ann Barnes and Mr. Michael Hill B. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris County Auditor’s Report on the Cybersecurity Training Compliance Assessment, Regarding Harris Health System’s Information Security Program, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §418.183, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.089, and Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Michael Post and Ms. Errika Perkins, Harris County Auditor’s Office C. 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 D. Updates from the Harris Health System’s Board of Trustees Ad Hoc CEO Evaluation Committee, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees E. Discussion Regarding Financial Strategic Planning Information Related to Community Health Choice, Inc.’s and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc.’s Product Lines, Provider Agreements, and Network Relationships, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085 – Ms. Lisa Wright, Community Health Choice F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Strategic Discussion and Hospital District Statutory Authority, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Dr. Esmaeil Porsa G. 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 Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas H. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Employment Law Matters, 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. Omar Reid X. Reconvene XI. Adjournment
Announcements / Special Presentations Special Presentation – Dr. Kimberly Monday, will Recognize Dr. Kenneth Mattox for 56 Years of Service
Consideration of Approval of a Board Resolution Naming the Surgical Suite Located on the Second Floor of Ben Taub Hospital in Honor of Kenneth L. Mattox, M.D. – Dr. Kimberly Monday
CEO Report Including Updates on COVID-19, LBJ Infrastructure and Special Announcements: Dr. Matasha Russell, Named as Chief Medical Officer, Ambulatory Care Services Ms. Mary Traub, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Named as Third Quarter Top Provider, Ambulatory Care Services Ben Taub Hospital Received Prestigious Magnet Designation
Board Member Announcements Regarding Board Member Advocacy and Community Engagements Ms. Alicia Reyes, will Recognize Sister Agnes Mary Joy
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval to Fund a 5-Year Lease Extension with Pasadena Realty Partners, LLC for the Pasadena Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center Located at 3925 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77504 – Mr. David Attard 2. Consideration of Approval to Discontinue Funding and Terminate the Lease with Great Prosperity Equities for the East Mt. Houston Eligibility Center Located at 11737-C Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039 – Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Third Quarter Calendar Year 2021 Pension Plan Report – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 4. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Revisions to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Ms. Lisa Wright and Ms. Taylor Cooper, Community Health Choice B. New Consent Agenda Items for Board Consideration 1. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings: Board Meeting – October 29, 2020 Special Called Board Meeting – November 12, 2020 2. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center to Provide an Educational Experience for Hematology/Medicine Oncology Fellowship Program for the Term October 1, 2020 Through February 28, 2022 – Mr. Omar Reid 3. Ratification of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Services Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston effective December 1, 2020 – Dr. Glorimar Medina C. New Consent Agenda Grant Agreements for Board Approval 1. Consideration of Approval of Grant Agreements (Items C1 through C8) (See Attached Grant Summary: December 3, 2020) D. New Consent Agenda Items for Information Only 1. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Dr. Kimberly Monday {End of Consent Agenda}
Items for Board Consideration Consideration of Approval of Standing 2021 Committees, Revisions to Committee Charters and 2021 Board Meeting Calendar – Ms. Sara Thomas
Discussion and Consideration of Approval of Harris Health Board of Trustee’s Standard Operating Procedures – Ms. Sara Thomas
Strategic Discussion Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 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: Compliance-Related Key Laws and Regulations and Compliance-Related Industry Trends – Part 2 of 2 [Board Education] – Mr. Anthony Williams
General Action Items Item(s) Related to Quality Committee 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report to Include Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 3. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Staffing Advisory Committee’s Semi-Annual Evaluation of the Nurse Staffing Plan and Aggregate Staffing Variance – Part 2 of 2 [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Maureen Padilla
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A1 through A74) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger, Harris County Purchasing Office (See Attached Expenditure Summary: December 3, 2020) 2. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Capital Program Overview – Mr. David Attard 3. Presentation of the Quarterly (Q3) 2020 NAIC Filings for Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice, Texas – Ms. Lisa Wright, Community Health Choice 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System October 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 5. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Setting the Rate of Mandatory Payment for the Harris County Hospital District Local Provider Participation Fund – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin
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. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine Financial Report Quality Report
IX. Executive Session A. Report Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §160.007, and Tex. Occ. 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, Operational Scorecard and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Ann Barnes and Mr. Michael Hill B. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris County Auditor’s Report on the Cybersecurity Training Compliance Assessment, Regarding Harris Health System’s Information Security Program, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §418.183, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.089, and Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Michael Post and Ms. Errika Perkins, Harris County Auditor’s Office C. 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 D. Updates from the Harris Health System’s Board of Trustees Ad Hoc CEO Evaluation Committee, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees E. Discussion Regarding Financial Strategic Planning Information Related to Community Health Choice, Inc.’s and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc.’s Product Lines, Provider Agreements, and Network Relationships, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085 – Ms. Lisa Wright, Community Health Choice F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Strategic Discussion and Hospital District Statutory Authority, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Dr. Esmaeil Porsa G. 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 Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas H. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Employment Law Matters, 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. Omar Reid X. Reconvene XI. Adjournment