Attendance: Becky Gallik, Leann McMullen, Kim Tepley, Garrett Estenson, Kris Bombard, Mark Vizenor, Sandy Zutz-Wiczek, Stacy Heins, Randy Ulseth, Diane Bankers, Heather Sanftner, Ellen Ryan, Julie Ray, Brent Thompson, Brenda Moos, Gordy Forbort, Sue Belford
Absent: Bob Woods, Jo DeFeyter, Karen Renaud, Jill Sawyer
SECURITY – Sue Belford
Sue presented a power point presentation on Privacy and Security Breach vs Incidents It included the definition of a breach, lists of reportable breaches, examples and some interesting facts.
Sue reviewed two new forms, HIPAA Breach Decision Tool and Risk Assessment Documentation Form and Privacy/Security Incident Reporting Form. They are located on the Public Folder. If you have questions, contact Sue.
Reminder to complete the Privacy/Security walk through of your department. Completed forms turned in by December 10th.
ADMINISTRATION/BOARD UPDATE-Randy Ulseth
Randy and managers shared wins within their departments.
Kim Tepley presented a marketing presentation to the Board at the November board meeting.
Final CEO Goal update for 2015. Executive Committee will meet next week to review goals.
Mora Building planning update – Committee has chosen Kraus Anderson to be the Construction Manager.
CFO UPDATE/Gordy Forbort
Gordy presented the financials for October. Net revenue is up; expenses are on budget, strong bottom line. Good year.
COO UPDATE/Sandy Zutz-Wiczek
Update on Manager Holiday gathering. December 18th – more details to follow.
2 new Physician Assistants have been hired. Will work with Dr. Weeks in the Mora ED and then move to Pine City Urgency Services.
QUALITY UPDATE – Ellen Ryan
Ellen reviewed the AIDET validation timeline for 2016.
Swank Online update – all online education is to be completed by 12/31. Managers are to remind employees to complete courses. Ellen will send out department progress to managers.
HUMAN RESOURCE UPDATE – Kim Carlson
Managers are to contact Kim if you would like her to come to your department meeting to review the process on how to update employee goals in Halogen.
Open Enrollment – deadline 12/5. Forms are available in HR. Wellness incentive needs to be completed by 12/15. See Kim or Michelle for more information.
Negotiations are underway with EMS/Paramedics, UFCW and SEIU.
Kim updated managers on the employee survey response rate. More information to follow, mid-December.
Next LDI’s– January 13th and April 21. Kim will send out invites.
Studer Virtual Conference – February 22 – 24. More information to come.
Please return change of status for employees to HR in a timely manner.
FACILITIES UPDATE – Mark Vizenor
Discussion on holiday decorations. A sample checklist and “Scrooge List” was distributed to managers to use as a reference when displaying decorations.
Department decorations will be available next week in the gym.
OTHER
Garrett gave an update on the Starlight and Behavior of Excellence committee members.
Rehab department update – smoking cessation program, ergonomic assessments, athletic trainer opening.
Nursing has 5 open RN positions. We have a HUC student and a Capstone student
Ultrasound in Pine City – November
A meeting will be set up to talk about student housing in the near future
Next Excellian update is scheduled for 10/8/16.
Update on Clinic services – lots of growth in the specialty areas. Looking for LPN’s for the Clinic.
Revenue Cycle department is looking at different systems to increase efficiency and also help with cost savings.
Materials Management will be doing physical inventory of the storeroom sometime near the end of December.
PFAC – opportunity to learn more about Patient Family Advisory Councils, what it is, who is involved. Monday, November 30th at 10:30 and 1pm.