SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES

February 22, 2010

The Sabine County Hospital District Board of Directors met in Regular Session on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 5:30PM in the Sabine County Hospital Board Room 167.

Present
Phil Yocom, President
Earl Willis, VP & Treasurer
Joe McNaughten, Secretary
Dr. Lana Comeaux, Member
Richard Barnett, Member at Large
  Gayle Hammonds, Office Manager
Duane Keating, Attorney 
Becky Pardue

Others Present
Diana Taylor, Hospital Administrator
 Deanna Lathrop, Assistant Hospital Administrator
Ronnie Hobbs, Texas Imaging Services
Bob Kusterman, American Legion Post 197
 
I.	Mr. Yocom called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

II.	Ronnie Hobbs with Texas Imaging Services gave a presentation to the Board on the Sharp FO-2080 Digital Printer Fax & Copier.  Mr. Hobbs advised the Board of a $300 price drop in the machine; however, it is on backorder until March.  Mr. Barnett moved to purchase the Sharp FO-2080 for $1250.00.  Mr. McNaughten seconded the motion.  Motion carried. 

III.	Mr. Yocom reported to the Board that the Hurricane Ike Recovery Funds the Board is seeking for a proposed Shelter of Last Resort is going to be a lengthy process, probably several years.  Mr. Yocom confirmed with the Board that they are committed to the process and suggested the Board hold public hearings to receive input and information from the public and answer questions related to the Shelter of Last Resort.  Mr. Willis moved to have the first public hearing at 5:30pm on March 22, 2010, the second public hearing at 5:30pm on March 29, 2010 and the regular scheduled Board meeting on March 29, 2010 at 6:00pm.  Mr. Barnett seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  

IV.	Bob Kustermann, Past Commander of the American Legion Post 197, reported to the Board that the American Legion Board of Directors had discussed and considered applying for a grant to expand their existing building with accommodations for indigent patients during emergencies.   Mr. Kustermann  
stated that the Sabine County Hospital District Board of Directors has the full support of the American Legion Post 197 in Hemphill, Texas in their endeavors to build a Shelter of Last Resort and the American Legion will pursue additional avenues for funding to expand their building in a way that will assist the community as well.

V.	Hospital Administrator, Diana Taylor, reported to the Board the results of the Emergency Preparedness Tabletop Drill that the members of the Emergency Operations Team conducted as part of the Joint Commission Accreditation.  The purpose of the drill was to demonstrate to the Joint Commission what sustaining measures of operation could take place at the hospital in the event of a major disaster.  Ms. Taylor reported that Joint Commission approval has been added and the Sabine County Hospital is the only Critical Access Hospital in the state of Texas that has Joint Commission status and as a result, the Swing Bed Unit has been opened.  The Swing Bed Unit is available for longer-term stay for certain diagnosis and situations when patients may need to stay in the hospital for a longer period.  Mr. Willis moved to accept the Hospital Administrators report.  Dr. Comeaux seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

VI.	Dr. Comeaux moved to accept the minutes from the January 25, 2010 meeting.  Mr. Willis seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

VII.	Mr. Willis moved to accept the financial and invoices.  Mr. Barnett seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

VIII.	Mr. Willis moved to table the Sabine County Hospital Profit and Loss statement for January through December 2009 and the Sabine County Hospital Balance Sheet for January through December 2009 until next month.  Mr. Barnett seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

IX.	Dr. Comeaux moved to accept the Stat Care Report.  Mr. Barnett seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

X.	Mr. Barnett moved to approve the disbursement of $12,000.00 for the period of July through December 2009 for First Responder reimbursement. Disbursement of the funds will be in accordance with the attached.  Mr. Willis seconded the motion.  Motion carried. 

XI.	Mr. Yocom appointed Dr. Comeaux to develop criteria, guidelines, and parameters for the awarding of scholarships from the Dr. Winslow Scholarship Fund.   Mr. Willis moved to table the item until next month and have Dr.Comeaux present her recommendations at that time.  Mr. Barnett seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

XII.	Discussion was held concerning adding a link to the web site, www.sabinecountyhospitaldistrict.org,  for accessing a Medical Power of Attorney, a DNR (do not resituate) and a Living Will.  Mr. Willis moved to have the necessary links added to the district web site and to have Mr. Keating establish the correct disclaimers associated with the links and submit the links and disclaimers to Robin Johnston of Off-the-Hook Marketing to be added to the site.  Dr. Comeaux seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

XIII.	Mr. Yocom moved to go into executive session.  Mr. Willis seconded the motion. The meeting went into executive session at 6:32pm

XIV.	Returned to regular session at 6:44pm with no action taken as the result of the executive session

XV.	Board Member Comments:
1.	Earl – Welcomed Becky Pardue as the new District employee.  He suggested that the board consider taking bids on the old printer
2.	Joe – None
3.	Gayle – None
4.	Becky – None
5.	Lana – Welcomed Becky
6.	Phil – No movement on UPL

XVI.	Meeting adjourned at 6:50pm

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Phil Yocom, President				Joe McNaughten, Secretary
Sabine County Hospital District			Sabine County Hospital District
Board of Directors 					Board of Directors