June 23, 2010
Attendance: Randy Ulseth, Sue Belford, Lezlie Carpen (Summer intern), Fran Kacon, Gordy Forbort, Pat Runquist, Karen Renaud, Brent Thompson, Ellen Ryan, Katie Kerr, Kris Bombard, Bill Kellogg, Dawn Plested
Absent: Deb Wright, Kim Carlson, Chris Kimbler, Myrna Sampson, Diane Bankers, Bob Woods, Joanne DeFeyter
Hospital Board Update/Randy Ulseth
- A review of marketing initiatives and programs was presented by Dawn Plested.
- Consulting firm of Russell Herder presented a proposal for the branding and possible name change of our new facilities.
- An update was given on the MNA nurse’s strike and how it could impact the hospital.
- Clinic purchase update was given – agreements are in the final stages.
- Building committee update was given.
Financial Update/Gordy Forbort
- Gordy reviewed the June financials. June was similar to prior months – volumes are down as well as stats and revenue.
Facility/Branding Update/Dawn Plested
- Dawn reviewed the process that the consulting company will be using to determine a possible name change. They will be gathering information from the community, as well as from the hospital. It will most likely take a couple of months.
Other:
- Role based security access is nearing completion.
- Pharmacy has a number of interns working over the summer.
- If departments have copier, printer or toner issues, please contact Pat Runquist and also Marco. Reminder that there is a form that can be filled out on the intranet.
- Lab has new students working throughout the summer, three week rotations.
- Meditech 5.6 implementation going well. IT has been busy working with Allina on transition processes.
- Katie Kerr presented at the E-Health Summit Conference on Kanabec Hospital’s EHR and how we plan to meet the Meaningful Use Standards.
- New hires year to date are at 22 through June, there were 49 total in 2009. Students year to date are at 20.
- Center Stage Health Event on Thursday, June 24th – COPD – Lung Health
- Kanabec Hospital was chosen as one of 24 hospitals to participate in a project called “Transforming Care at the Bedside” with the MHA. The project will provide training for a group of nurses to involve patients in improving perceptions of care, managing change and building team environments.
- We have received the Palliative Care Grant.
- Ellen Ryan and Chris Kimbler will be presenting at the Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety’s annual convention on Just Culture integration with Kanabec Hospital.