Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting Board Meeting – September 23, 2021 Special Called Board Meeting – September 29, 2021
Announcements / Special Presentations CEO Report Including Updates on COVID-19 and Special Announcements [Strategic Pillar 2: People] Dr. Michael Nnadi, Named as Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy & Laboratory Officer Ms. Olga Rodriguez, Named as Vice President of Communication Engagement & Corporate Communications Mr. David Attard, Named as Senior Vice President of Facilities, Construction & System Engineering
A. Consent Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval to Increase the Quentin Mease Renovation Project Guaranteed Maximum Price by $3,896,570.00 for an Amended GMP of $35,151,258.66 and Owner’s Contingency from 5% to 9% of Total Project Cost – Mr. David Attard 2. Consideration of Approval of Subsidy Payments to Community Health Choice, Inc. for the Health Insurance Marketplace Non-Federal Premium Payments for Eligible Harris Health Patients for Calendar Year 2022 – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Investment Report – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System August 2021 Quarterly Financial Report Subject to Audit – Ms. Victoria Nikitin B. Consent Affiliation Agreements 1. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements (Items B1 through B2) – Mr. Omar Reid (See Attached Affiliation Agreement Summary: October 28, 2021) C. Consent Grant Agreements 1. Consideration of Approval of Grant Agreements (Items C1 through C3) – Dr. Jennifer Small (See Attached Grant Agreement Summary: October 28, 2021) D. Consent Purchasing Recommendations 1. Consideration of Approval of Purchasing Recommendations (Items A1 through A66) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger, Harris County Purchasing Office (See Attached Expenditure Summary: October 28, 2021) E. New Consent Items for Board Approval 1. Consideration for Approval to Donate Medical Equipment to Open Door Mission for Use with a Planned Respite Care Unit of Up to 28 Beds – Dr. Amy Smith and Ms. Monica Carbajal F. Consent Item for Information Only 1. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Dr. Jennifer Small • July 12, 2021 • August 9, 2021 • September 27, 2021 2. Harris Health System September 2021 Financial Reports Subject to Audit – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 3. Harris Health System FY2021 Annual Report – Ms. Amanda Callaway {End of Consent Agenda}
New Item for Board Consideration A. Consideration of Approval of 2022 Board Meeting Calendar, Subject to Further Action – Board of Trustees
A. Report Regarding Quality of Medical and Healthcare, 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 Healthcare Services, Including the Harris Health System Quality and Safety Performance Measures, and Discussion Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. Steven Brass and Dr. Yashwant Chathampally [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] B. Report by the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Healthcare Program Requirements and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Including 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] C. Discussion Regarding Hospital and Primary Care Infrastructure Planning and Communication Plans, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.072, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Louis Smith, Dr. Jennifer Small, Mr. R. King Hillier and Ms. Sara Thomas D. Discussion Regarding the Acquisition of Real Property, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code §551.072 and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. David Attard E. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Collaborative Opportunities with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.072, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085 and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Mr. Louis Smith F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Opioid Litigation, Pursuant to TX. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Possible Action to Consider Approval to Participate in the Statewide Settlement Agreement Reached with Janssen, (Johnson & Johnson) as Set Forth in the Janssen Texas State-Wide Opioid Settlement Agreement and Settlement Term Sheet, Executed on October 18, 2021 – Ms. Sara Thomas G. Consultation with Attorney Regarding the Harris County Hospital District Foundation, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas VIII. Reconvene
General Action Items A. Item(s) Related to Quality Committee [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] 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 Approval of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. John Foringer
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Dr. Arthur Bracey Review and Acceptance 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, Ms. Tracey Burdine and Dr. LaResa Ridge HCHP October 2021 Operational Update Report June 2021-August 2021 Consumer Advisory Council Report
Consideration of Approval of Health Care for the Homeless Program Bylaws [Annual Accountability: No Revisions] – Dr. Jennifer Small, Ms. Tracey Burdine and Dr. LaResa Ridge
C. Consideration of Approval of Changes in Scope to Services Provided at Harris Health System Health Care for the Homeless Program Clinic, Located in Harmony House – Dr. Jennifer Small, Ms. Tracey Burdine and Dr. LaResa Ridge XII. Adjournment
Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting Board Meeting – September 23, 2021 Special Called Board Meeting – September 29, 2021
Announcements / Special Presentations CEO Report Including Updates on COVID-19 and Special Announcements [Strategic Pillar 2: People] Dr. Michael Nnadi, Named as Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy & Laboratory Officer Ms. Olga Rodriguez, Named as Vice President of Communication Engagement & Corporate Communications Mr. David Attard, Named as Senior Vice President of Facilities, Construction & System Engineering
A. Consent Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval to Increase the Quentin Mease Renovation Project Guaranteed Maximum Price by $3,896,570.00 for an Amended GMP of $35,151,258.66 and Owner’s Contingency from 5% to 9% of Total Project Cost – Mr. David Attard 2. Consideration of Approval of Subsidy Payments to Community Health Choice, Inc. for the Health Insurance Marketplace Non-Federal Premium Payments for Eligible Harris Health Patients for Calendar Year 2022 – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Investment Report – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System August 2021 Quarterly Financial Report Subject to Audit – Ms. Victoria Nikitin B. Consent Affiliation Agreements 1. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements (Items B1 through B2) – Mr. Omar Reid (See Attached Affiliation Agreement Summary: October 28, 2021) C. Consent Grant Agreements 1. Consideration of Approval of Grant Agreements (Items C1 through C3) – Dr. Jennifer Small (See Attached Grant Agreement Summary: October 28, 2021) D. Consent Purchasing Recommendations 1. Consideration of Approval of Purchasing Recommendations (Items A1 through A66) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger, Harris County Purchasing Office (See Attached Expenditure Summary: October 28, 2021) E. New Consent Items for Board Approval 1. Consideration for Approval to Donate Medical Equipment to Open Door Mission for Use with a Planned Respite Care Unit of Up to 28 Beds – Dr. Amy Smith and Ms. Monica Carbajal F. Consent Item for Information Only 1. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Dr. Jennifer Small • July 12, 2021 • August 9, 2021 • September 27, 2021 2. Harris Health System September 2021 Financial Reports Subject to Audit – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 3. Harris Health System FY2021 Annual Report – Ms. Amanda Callaway {End of Consent Agenda}
New Item for Board Consideration A. Consideration of Approval of 2022 Board Meeting Calendar, Subject to Further Action – Board of Trustees
A. Report Regarding Quality of Medical and Healthcare, 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 Healthcare Services, Including the Harris Health System Quality and Safety Performance Measures, and Discussion Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. Steven Brass and Dr. Yashwant Chathampally [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] B. Report by the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Healthcare Program Requirements and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Including 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] C. Discussion Regarding Hospital and Primary Care Infrastructure Planning and Communication Plans, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.072, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Louis Smith, Dr. Jennifer Small, Mr. R. King Hillier and Ms. Sara Thomas D. Discussion Regarding the Acquisition of Real Property, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code §551.072 and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. David Attard E. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Collaborative Opportunities with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.072, Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085 and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Mr. Louis Smith F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Opioid Litigation, Pursuant to TX. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Possible Action to Consider Approval to Participate in the Statewide Settlement Agreement Reached with Janssen, (Johnson & Johnson) as Set Forth in the Janssen Texas State-Wide Opioid Settlement Agreement and Settlement Term Sheet, Executed on October 18, 2021 – Ms. Sara Thomas G. Consultation with Attorney Regarding the Harris County Hospital District Foundation, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas VIII. Reconvene
General Action Items A. Item(s) Related to Quality Committee [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] 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 Approval of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. John Foringer
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Dr. Arthur Bracey Review and Acceptance 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, Ms. Tracey Burdine and Dr. LaResa Ridge HCHP October 2021 Operational Update Report June 2021-August 2021 Consumer Advisory Council Report
Consideration of Approval of Health Care for the Homeless Program Bylaws [Annual Accountability: No Revisions] – Dr. Jennifer Small, Ms. Tracey Burdine and Dr. LaResa Ridge
C. Consideration of Approval of Changes in Scope to Services Provided at Harris Health System Health Care for the Homeless Program Clinic, Located in Harmony House – Dr. Jennifer Small, Ms. Tracey Burdine and Dr. LaResa Ridge XII. Adjournment