Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting Dr. Arthur Bracey 2 min • Board Meeting – January 27, 2022
Announcements / Special Presentations Dr. Arthur Bracey 13 min CEO Report Including Updates on COVID-19 and Special Announcements
V. Executive Session Dr. Arthur Bracey 15 min 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, Safety Performance Measures and Zero Harm, 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. Steven Brass, Dr. Yashwant Chathampally, Dr. John Foringer and Dr. Otis Egins [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] VI. Reconvene to Open Meeting
General Action Item(s) Related to Quality: Medical Staff Dr. Arthur Bracey 28 min [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report to Include Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. John Foringer
Consideration of Approval of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. John Foringer
General Action Item(s) Related to Quality: Correctional Health Medical Staff (2 min) Consideration of Approval of Harris Health System Correctional Health Medical Staff Bylaws – Dr. Otis Egins
Consideration of Approval of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Correctional Health Medical Staff – Dr. Otis Egins
General Action Item(s) Related to Harris Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Philosophy Statement – Professor Marcia Johnson, Ms. Mia Mends, and Ms. Elena Marks
Discussion Regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives at Harris Health System – Mr. Omar Reid
Consent Agenda Items Dr. Arthur Bracey 5 min A. Recommended Committee Approval 1. Consideration of Approval of the Internal Audit Charter – Ms. Errika Perkins, Chief Assistant County Auditor and Ms. Sharon Brantley Smith, Audit Director 2. Consideration of Approval of the Internal Audit Plan – Ms. Errika Perkins, Chief Assistant County Auditor and Ms. Sharon Brantley Smith, Audit Director 3. Consideration of Approval to Appoint Mr. Mark Smith, Human Resources, as a Committee Member to the Harris County Hospital District 401K and 457(b) Administrative Committee and the Pension and Disability Administrative Committee, Effective as of February 1, 2022 – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Investment Report – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Fourth Quarter Calendar Year 2021 Pension Plan Report – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 6. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System November 2021 Quarterly Financial Report Subject to Audit – Ms. Victoria Nikitin B. Consent Purchasing Recommendations Consideration of Approval of Purchasing Recommendations (Items A1 through A78) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger, Harris County Purchasing Office (See Attached Expenditure Summary: February 24, 2022) C. Consent Grant Agreements Consideration of Approval of Grant Agreement (Item C1 through C4) – Dr. Jennifer Small (See Attached Grant Agreement Summary: February 24, 2022) D. Consent Items for Board Approval 1. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Interlocal Lease Agreement Between The Harris Center and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the First and Second Floor Spaces Occupied in the Neuro Psychiatric Center at Ben Taub Hospital – Mr. David Attard 2. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Lease Agreement Between Hartman Highway 6, LLC and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Bear Creek Health Center – Mr. David Attard E. Consent Reports and Updates to Board 1. Harris Health System December 2021 and January 2022 Financial Reports Subject to Audit – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 2. Updates Regarding Pending State and Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Impacting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier 3. Update Regarding Population Health – Dr. Ann Barnes 4. Update Regarding Pharmacy – Dr. Michael Nnadi F. Consent Item for Notice 1. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Mr. Louis Smith • January 10, 2022
New Item for Board Consideration Consideration of Approval of Standing 2022 Committees, Appointment of Committee Members, and Approval of the 2022 Committee Charters – Dr. Arthur Bracey
Strategic Discussion Dr. Arthur Bracey 15 min A. Harris Health System Strategic Plan Initiatives 1. Discussion Regarding Strategic Financial Plan – Ms. Victoria Nikitin
XI. Executive Session Dr. Arthur Bracey 105 min B. 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) C. Discussion Regarding the Slate of Officers for the Harris Health Board of Trustees, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, Including Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health Board of Trustees Slate of Officers – Board of Trustees (10 min) D. Discussion Regarding Board of Trustees Roles and Responsibilities, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 – Ms. Elisabeth Hurst, The Governance Institute (15 min) E. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Collaborative Opportunities with The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085 – Ms. Sara Thomas, Mr. Louis Smith and Mr. Michael Hill [Strategic Pillar 3: One Harris Health System] (15 min) F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding the 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 (20 min) G. 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, Tex. Gov’t Code §418.183, Tex. Gov’t Code §551.089, Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §160.007, Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §151.002, and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, Including Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] (10 min) H. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Opioid Litigation, and Possible Action Upon Return to Executive Session, Including Approval for Harris Health to Participate in the Statewide Settlement Agreement Reached with McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health, Inc., Amerisource-Bergen Drug Corp., and Teva Pharmaceutical Co. in Connection with Harris County v. Purdue Pharma, LP, et al., Case No.4:18-cv-00490 (S.D. Tex.); In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:18-op-45677-DAP, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 – Ms. Sara Thomas (5 min) I. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Executive Compensation, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Omar Reid (10 min) XII. Reconvene Dr. Arthur Bracey 2 min
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Dr. Arthur Bracey 10 min 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 January 2022 Operation Update • HCHP Fourth Quarter Quality Management Report
Consideration of Approval of Changes of Scope – Dr. Jennifer Small, Ms. Tracey Burdine and Dr. LaResa Ridge • Extend Days of Operation at Salvation Army Family Residence, Effective March 1, 2022 • Open New Clinic at Navigation Center, Effective May 1, 2022 • Close the Jackson Hinds Gardens Location, Effective March 1, 2022
C. Consideration of Approval of New HCHP Waiving Client Fees Policy – Dr. Jennifer Small, Ms. Tracey Burdine and Dr. LaResa Ridge XIV. Adjournment Dr. Arthur Bracey 1 min
Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting Dr. Arthur Bracey 2 min • Board Meeting – January 27, 2022
Announcements / Special Presentations Dr. Arthur Bracey 13 min CEO Report Including Updates on COVID-19 and Special Announcements
V. Executive Session Dr. Arthur Bracey 15 min 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, Safety Performance Measures and Zero Harm, 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. Steven Brass, Dr. Yashwant Chathampally, Dr. John Foringer and Dr. Otis Egins [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] VI. Reconvene to Open Meeting
General Action Item(s) Related to Quality: Medical Staff Dr. Arthur Bracey 28 min [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report to Include Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. John Foringer
Consideration of Approval of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. John Foringer
General Action Item(s) Related to Quality: Correctional Health Medical Staff (2 min) Consideration of Approval of Harris Health System Correctional Health Medical Staff Bylaws – Dr. Otis Egins
Consideration of Approval of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Correctional Health Medical Staff – Dr. Otis Egins
General Action Item(s) Related to Harris Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Philosophy Statement – Professor Marcia Johnson, Ms. Mia Mends, and Ms. Elena Marks
Discussion Regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives at Harris Health System – Mr. Omar Reid
Consent Agenda Items Dr. Arthur Bracey 5 min A. Recommended Committee Approval 1. Consideration of Approval of the Internal Audit Charter – Ms. Errika Perkins, Chief Assistant County Auditor and Ms. Sharon Brantley Smith, Audit Director 2. Consideration of Approval of the Internal Audit Plan – Ms. Errika Perkins, Chief Assistant County Auditor and Ms. Sharon Brantley Smith, Audit Director 3. Consideration of Approval to Appoint Mr. Mark Smith, Human Resources, as a Committee Member to the Harris County Hospital District 401K and 457(b) Administrative Committee and the Pension and Disability Administrative Committee, Effective as of February 1, 2022 – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Investment Report – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Fourth Quarter Calendar Year 2021 Pension Plan Report – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 6. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System November 2021 Quarterly Financial Report Subject to Audit – Ms. Victoria Nikitin B. Consent Purchasing Recommendations Consideration of Approval of Purchasing Recommendations (Items A1 through A78) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger, Harris County Purchasing Office (See Attached Expenditure Summary: February 24, 2022) C. Consent Grant Agreements Consideration of Approval of Grant Agreement (Item C1 through C4) – Dr. Jennifer Small (See Attached Grant Agreement Summary: February 24, 2022) D. Consent Items for Board Approval 1. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Interlocal Lease Agreement Between The Harris Center and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the First and Second Floor Spaces Occupied in the Neuro Psychiatric Center at Ben Taub Hospital – Mr. David Attard 2. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Lease Agreement Between Hartman Highway 6, LLC and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Bear Creek Health Center – Mr. David Attard E. Consent Reports and Updates to Board 1. Harris Health System December 2021 and January 2022 Financial Reports Subject to Audit – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 2. Updates Regarding Pending State and Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Impacting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier 3. Update Regarding Population Health – Dr. Ann Barnes 4. Update Regarding Pharmacy – Dr. Michael Nnadi F. Consent Item for Notice 1. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Mr. Louis Smith • January 10, 2022
New Item for Board Consideration Consideration of Approval of Standing 2022 Committees, Appointment of Committee Members, and Approval of the 2022 Committee Charters – Dr. Arthur Bracey
Strategic Discussion Dr. Arthur Bracey 15 min A. Harris Health System Strategic Plan Initiatives 1. Discussion Regarding Strategic Financial Plan – Ms. Victoria Nikitin
XI. Executive Session Dr. Arthur Bracey 105 min B. 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) C. Discussion Regarding the Slate of Officers for the Harris Health Board of Trustees, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, Including Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health Board of Trustees Slate of Officers – Board of Trustees (10 min) D. Discussion Regarding Board of Trustees Roles and Responsibilities, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 – Ms. Elisabeth Hurst, The Governance Institute (15 min) E. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Collaborative Opportunities with The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085 – Ms. Sara Thomas, Mr. Louis Smith and Mr. Michael Hill [Strategic Pillar 3: One Harris Health System] (15 min) F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding the 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 (20 min) G. 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, Tex. Gov’t Code §418.183, Tex. Gov’t Code §551.089, Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §160.007, Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §151.002, and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, Including Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones [Strategic Pillar 1: Quality and Patient Safety] (10 min) H. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Opioid Litigation, and Possible Action Upon Return to Executive Session, Including Approval for Harris Health to Participate in the Statewide Settlement Agreement Reached with McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health, Inc., Amerisource-Bergen Drug Corp., and Teva Pharmaceutical Co. in Connection with Harris County v. Purdue Pharma, LP, et al., Case No.4:18-cv-00490 (S.D. Tex.); In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 1:18-op-45677-DAP, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071 – Ms. Sara Thomas (5 min) I. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Executive Compensation, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Omar Reid (10 min) XII. Reconvene Dr. Arthur Bracey 2 min
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program Dr. Arthur Bracey 10 min 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 January 2022 Operation Update • HCHP Fourth Quarter Quality Management Report
Consideration of Approval of Changes of Scope – Dr. Jennifer Small, Ms. Tracey Burdine and Dr. LaResa Ridge • Extend Days of Operation at Salvation Army Family Residence, Effective March 1, 2022 • Open New Clinic at Navigation Center, Effective May 1, 2022 • Close the Jackson Hinds Gardens Location, Effective March 1, 2022
C. Consideration of Approval of New HCHP Waiving Client Fees Policy – Dr. Jennifer Small, Ms. Tracey Burdine and Dr. LaResa Ridge XIV. Adjournment Dr. Arthur Bracey 1 min