CEO Report Including Updates on COVID-19, Vaccinations and Special Announcements [Strategic Pillar 2: People] Dr. Jackie Brock, Named Chief Nursing Executive, Effective May 17, 2021
A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Acceptance of Harris Health’s Quality Manual – Dr. Ann Barnes & Dr. Yashwant Chathampally [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] 2. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Lease Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and A-S 47-Jones-Cypress N. Houston, L.P. for the Cypress Health Center for the Term August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2026 at an Initial Estimated Monthly Rate of $11,266.67 – Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Approval to Amend a Lease Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and SLS West Loop II, LP to Include Rooms BE19 and BE21B at the Fournace Property – Mr. David Attard 4. Consideration of Approval of Payment for the Contracted Services Specified in the Harris Health System Operating and Support Agreement with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) for the Contract Year Ended June 30, 2022, and Additional Funding for the Contract Year Ended June 30, 2021 – Mr. Michael Norby [Strategic Pillar 3: One Harris Health System] 5. Consideration of Approval of Payment for the Contracted Services Specified in the Harris Health System Affiliation and Support Agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health) for the Contract Year Ended June 30, 2022, and Additional Funding for the Contract Year Ended June 30, 2021 – Mr. Michael Norby [Strategic Pillar 3: One Harris Health System] 6. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris County Hospital District Pension Plan Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 – Mr. Chris Clark, BKD Advisors 7. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris County Hospital District 401(k) Plan Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 – Mr. Chris Clark, BKD Advisors 8. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020 – Mr. Chris Clark, BKD Advisors B. New Consent Agenda Affiliation Agreements 1. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements (B1 through B2) (See Attached Affiliation Summary: June 24, 2021) C. New Consent Agenda Grant Agreement 1. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Provide Epilepsy Program Services in the Amount of $145,952 for the Term September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 – Dr. Jennifer Small D. New Consent Agenda Items for Approval 1. 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 2. Consideration of Approval for an Interlocal Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County, Texas, on Behalf of its Auditor’s Office, in an Amount Not to Exceed $973,577.38 for the Internal Audit Services Provided by Harris County to Harris Health – Mr. Michael Post and Ms. Errika Perkins E. New Consent Agenda Item for Information Only 1. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Dr. Arthur Bracey 2. Harris Health System May 2021 Financial Reports Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 3. Review of Grants $100,000 and Under from Harris County Hospital District Foundation to Harris Health System Executed by Harris Health President & CEO – FY22 to Date – Mr. Theo Franklin and Mr. Jeffery Baker [Strategic Pillar 2: People & 4: Population Health Management] {End of Consent Agenda}
Strategic Discussion Dr. Arthur Bracey 10 min Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives (5 min) 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending State and Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Impacting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier
Discussion Regarding Jail Health and Commissioners Court Updates – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa [Strategic Pillar 4: Population Health Management]
VII. Executive Session Dr. Arthur Bracey 90 min A. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Jail Health and Commissioners Court Updates, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa and Ms. Sara Thomas [Strategic Pillar 4: Population Health Management] (20 min) B. 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, 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 and Dr. Yashwant Chathampally [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] (20 min) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Harris County Hospital District Foundation, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas (15 min) D. 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 Ann. §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones [Strategic Pillars 1: Quality and Patient Safety & 3: One Harris Health System] E. Report by the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Regarding Enterprise Risk Matters, Pursuant to Tex. Health and Safety Code Ann. §161.032 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 – Ms. Carolynn Jones and Ms. Sara Thomas [Strategic Pillar 3: One Harris Health System] (5 min) F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Patient Safety Incident, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §160.007, and Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §151.002, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] (5 min) G. Discussion Regarding the Evaluation of Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees (20 min) VIII. Reconvene
General Action Items Dr. Arthur Bracey 9 min Item(s) Related to Quality Committee [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] (4 min) 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report to Include Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. John Foringer 2. Consideration of Acceptance of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. John Foringer
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee [Strategic Pillars 4: Population Health Management & 5: Infrastructure Optimization] (5 min) 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A1 through A58) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger, Harris County Purchasing Office (See Attached Expenditure Summary: June 24, 2021)
Item(s) Related to Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ Governing Body 4 min Consideration of Approval to the Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ Governing Body Bylaws – Board of Trustees
Consideration of Approval to Appoint/Re-appoint Board of Trustee Members and Executive Leadership to the Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ Governing Body – Board of Trustees Four (4) Board Member Appointments: 1. Dr. Ewan Johnson 2. Professor Marcia Johnson 3. Ms. Linda Morales 4. Ms. Alicia Reyes One (1) Harris Health Executive Appointment: 1. Ms. Victoria Nikitin Two (2) Non-voting Ex-officio Members [Information Only]: 1. Mr. Matthew Reeder 2. Dr. Scott Perry
XI. Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Dr. Arthur Bracey 10 min A. Consideration of Approval of the Following Reports for the Health Care for the Homeless Program (HCHP) 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 (See Attached HCHP Summary: June 24, 2021) [Strategic Pillars 1: Quality and Patient Safety & 4: Population Health Management] • Change in Scope: Address Change • Harris County Hospital District Foundation Grant Award • One (1) Medical Service Contract 1. Baylor College of Medicine Psychiatry • Five (5) Continuation Agreements 1. Salvation Army Family Residence, 1603 McGowen St., Houston, TX 77004 2. Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center, 2118 Washington, Houston, TX 77002 3. Lord of the Streets, 3401 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77004 4. Crossroads at Park Place, 7843 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX 77087 5. S.E.A.R.C.H., 2015 Congress Ave., Houston, TX 77002 XII. Adjournment
CEO Report Including Updates on COVID-19, Vaccinations and Special Announcements [Strategic Pillar 2: People] Dr. Jackie Brock, Named Chief Nursing Executive, Effective May 17, 2021
A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Acceptance of Harris Health’s Quality Manual – Dr. Ann Barnes & Dr. Yashwant Chathampally [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] 2. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Lease Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and A-S 47-Jones-Cypress N. Houston, L.P. for the Cypress Health Center for the Term August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2026 at an Initial Estimated Monthly Rate of $11,266.67 – Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Approval to Amend a Lease Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and SLS West Loop II, LP to Include Rooms BE19 and BE21B at the Fournace Property – Mr. David Attard 4. Consideration of Approval of Payment for the Contracted Services Specified in the Harris Health System Operating and Support Agreement with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) for the Contract Year Ended June 30, 2022, and Additional Funding for the Contract Year Ended June 30, 2021 – Mr. Michael Norby [Strategic Pillar 3: One Harris Health System] 5. Consideration of Approval of Payment for the Contracted Services Specified in the Harris Health System Affiliation and Support Agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health) for the Contract Year Ended June 30, 2022, and Additional Funding for the Contract Year Ended June 30, 2021 – Mr. Michael Norby [Strategic Pillar 3: One Harris Health System] 6. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris County Hospital District Pension Plan Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 – Mr. Chris Clark, BKD Advisors 7. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris County Hospital District 401(k) Plan Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 – Mr. Chris Clark, BKD Advisors 8. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020 – Mr. Chris Clark, BKD Advisors B. New Consent Agenda Affiliation Agreements 1. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements (B1 through B2) (See Attached Affiliation Summary: June 24, 2021) C. New Consent Agenda Grant Agreement 1. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Provide Epilepsy Program Services in the Amount of $145,952 for the Term September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 – Dr. Jennifer Small D. New Consent Agenda Items for Approval 1. 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 2. Consideration of Approval for an Interlocal Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County, Texas, on Behalf of its Auditor’s Office, in an Amount Not to Exceed $973,577.38 for the Internal Audit Services Provided by Harris County to Harris Health – Mr. Michael Post and Ms. Errika Perkins E. New Consent Agenda Item for Information Only 1. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Dr. Arthur Bracey 2. Harris Health System May 2021 Financial Reports Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 3. Review of Grants $100,000 and Under from Harris County Hospital District Foundation to Harris Health System Executed by Harris Health President & CEO – FY22 to Date – Mr. Theo Franklin and Mr. Jeffery Baker [Strategic Pillar 2: People & 4: Population Health Management] {End of Consent Agenda}
Strategic Discussion Dr. Arthur Bracey 10 min Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives (5 min) 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending State and Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Impacting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier
Discussion Regarding Jail Health and Commissioners Court Updates – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa [Strategic Pillar 4: Population Health Management]
VII. Executive Session Dr. Arthur Bracey 90 min A. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Jail Health and Commissioners Court Updates, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa and Ms. Sara Thomas [Strategic Pillar 4: Population Health Management] (20 min) B. 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, 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 and Dr. Yashwant Chathampally [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] (20 min) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Harris County Hospital District Foundation, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas (15 min) D. 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 Ann. §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones [Strategic Pillars 1: Quality and Patient Safety & 3: One Harris Health System] E. Report by the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Regarding Enterprise Risk Matters, Pursuant to Tex. Health and Safety Code Ann. §161.032 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 – Ms. Carolynn Jones and Ms. Sara Thomas [Strategic Pillar 3: One Harris Health System] (5 min) F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Patient Safety Incident, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §160.007, and Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §151.002, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] (5 min) G. Discussion Regarding the Evaluation of Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees (20 min) VIII. Reconvene
General Action Items Dr. Arthur Bracey 9 min Item(s) Related to Quality Committee [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] (4 min) 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report to Include Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. John Foringer 2. Consideration of Acceptance of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. John Foringer
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee [Strategic Pillars 4: Population Health Management & 5: Infrastructure Optimization] (5 min) 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A1 through A58) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger, Harris County Purchasing Office (See Attached Expenditure Summary: June 24, 2021)
Item(s) Related to Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ Governing Body 4 min Consideration of Approval to the Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ Governing Body Bylaws – Board of Trustees
Consideration of Approval to Appoint/Re-appoint Board of Trustee Members and Executive Leadership to the Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ Governing Body – Board of Trustees Four (4) Board Member Appointments: 1. Dr. Ewan Johnson 2. Professor Marcia Johnson 3. Ms. Linda Morales 4. Ms. Alicia Reyes One (1) Harris Health Executive Appointment: 1. Ms. Victoria Nikitin Two (2) Non-voting Ex-officio Members [Information Only]: 1. Mr. Matthew Reeder 2. Dr. Scott Perry
XI. Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Dr. Arthur Bracey 10 min A. Consideration of Approval of the Following Reports for the Health Care for the Homeless Program (HCHP) 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 (See Attached HCHP Summary: June 24, 2021) [Strategic Pillars 1: Quality and Patient Safety & 4: Population Health Management] • Change in Scope: Address Change • Harris County Hospital District Foundation Grant Award • One (1) Medical Service Contract 1. Baylor College of Medicine Psychiatry • Five (5) Continuation Agreements 1. Salvation Army Family Residence, 1603 McGowen St., Houston, TX 77004 2. Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center, 2118 Washington, Houston, TX 77002 3. Lord of the Streets, 3401 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77004 4. Crossroads at Park Place, 7843 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX 77087 5. S.E.A.R.C.H., 2015 Congress Ave., Houston, TX 77002 XII. Adjournment