June 2014 – Department Manager Meeting Minutes

June 25, 2014

Attendance: Ellen Ryan, Becky Gallik, Diane Bankers, Stacey Heins, Dave Schlicher, Kim Carlson, Garrett Estenson, Mark Vizenor, Bob Woods, Jo DeFeyter, Randy Ulseth, Ella Stenstrom, Julie Ray, Brent Thompson, Troy Keach, Karen Renaud, Leann McMullen

Absent: Jo DeFeyter, Kris Bombard

GROWTH/Hospital Board Update- Randy Ulseth

  • Troy updated the Board on Outpatient Services and the changes that have occurred during the past 11 months in the Clinic.
  • Pine City Pharmacy update – waiting on contracts
  • Pine City expansion update – reviewing final layouts/additions, September is the targeted goal to start ground breaking.
  • Marketing director update – using a recruiter and interviews are being scheduled.
  • Team Care update
  • Employee forums were well attended
  • PC Advisory committee – first meeting scheduled for mid-July

FINANCE – Ella Stenstrom

  • Ella presented information on the May financials. Volumes are better, net income a little less than budgeted.

QUALITY – Ellen Ryan

  • Ellen reviewed Quantros and offered a tip sheet. She discussed departments signing in, oversights and attachments.
  • Patient Safety Culture survey – 47% of employee have completed it, managers are to encourage completion by 7/10/14.

PEOPLE – Kim Carlson

  • Discussion on M-files workflow/employee access/changes/terminations. Becky Gallik will work on a process to help with M-files.
  • Employee and Provider engagement surveys will be sent out on October 6th.
  • Discussed email signatures – Kim is working with Becky on instructions and they will be sent out to the managers and supervisors.

EVIDENCE BASED LEADERSHIP-Randy Ulseth

  • Discussion was held the video “It’s Who’s on Your Bus That Matters”.

OTHER

  • COLA inspection went well.
  • PC safety camp was held on 6/24- very successful.
  • Rehab has been conducting interviews.
  • Downtime scheduled for 7/13 – network changes.
  • Phone upgrade early August – only affects contact center.
  • IT is looking at holding lunch and learns on various topics. If you have an idea for a topic, submit it to Becky Gallik.
  • Reminder, Training room is to be used for training vs. meeting space.
  • Sports physicals – Mora, July 8, Pine City, July 17th – $15 starting at 5:30 for walk-ins.