Health Care Center Committee

DATE: May 10, 2006

PRESENT: Arthur Carlson, Linda Borleske, Paul Endres, Catherine Horenberger, Henry Netzinger, Jeanne Leeck, Administrator; Katie Pope, Personnel Manager; Lisa Buttonow, Business Office Manager.

1. Called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Art Carlson. The open meeting law requirements were met.
2. Motion by Borleske, second by Endres to adopt the agenda.
   Motion carried.
3. Election of Committee Officers

   Motion by Endres, second by Borleske to nominate Carlson for Chairperson and close nominations.
   Motion carried unanimously.

   Motion by Endres to nominate Borleske for Vice-chairperson. Netzinger moved to second the nomination and to close nominations.
   Motion carried unanimously.

   Motion by Netzinger, second by Borleske to nominate Endres for Secretary and close nominations.
   Motion carried unanimously.

4. Motion by Borleske, second by Endres to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
   Motion carried.
5. Communications. Borleske shared an employee comment with the board.
6. Public Comment. None.
7. Jeanne presented the bids and information from the possible providers of respiratory services and equipment. Resolution will be available for signature before the full board meeting.

   Motion by Endres, second by Borleske to accept the bid of Community Home Medical for respiratory services and equipment.
   Motion carried.

8. Jeanne presented the bids and information from possible providers of pharmacy consultation and services.

   Resolution will be available for signature before the full board meeting.

   Motion by Endres, second by Borleske to approve the bid of Family Prescription Center for pharmacy consultation and services.
   Motion carried.

9. Jeanne reviewed the donations for the month.

   Motion Borleske, second by Netzinger to approve the donations for the month in the amount of $1,459.
   Motion carried.

10. Administrator's Report. Jeanne has met with Kathy and have simplified the report form for this committee since the HCC has so many departments. Kitchen and Laundry staffing changes are working well. Maintenance department working half days on weekends which is working out well. Forms used in the facility have been reviewed and several eliminated. Time study is currently going on in the Business Office. Looking to automate the care plan process to save time. Volunteer Coordinator duties have been assumed by Margaret Burggraf, Ron Birdd and others. Census is at 104. The Activity Department Spaghetti Supper is on the 18th from 4:00 - 7:30. Looking at July and August to put a cost value to the areas we have changed. FDD unit has 7 residents left with discharge plans in place. Have sent in request for down sizing money but haven't gotten a decision yet. Fuel consumption is 28% of budget with 33% of year gone.
11. Personnel Department Report. Katie reviewed the status of job vacancies and employee recruitment activities that have occurred over the past month. Union negotiations are moving to mediation. Katie reviewed grievance procedures for represented as well as non represented employees. Asked board members to encourage staff to follow their particular procedure.
12. Business Office Report. Lisa reviewed the financial information highlighting items of interest. Things are going well for the department. AR and aging numbers are looking good. Quarterly report will be given to the Finance Committee.

    Motion by Endres, second by Borleske to approve the vouchers in the amount of $121,001.11.
    Motion carried.

13. Update from Continuum of Care Planning Committee. Endres indicated that the committee continues to gather information and is looking at goals and prior studies. The committee has agreed to incorporate the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) into the new HCC "campus". There will always be a need for a nursing home as a part of the continuum. Committee also looking more closely at gaps and possible partnerships. Will meet again in one month.
14. Next meetings: June 7, July 6, and August 3 all at 8:30 a.m.
15. Motion by Endres, second by Horenberger to adjourn.
    Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted: Paul Endres, Secretary