PLATEAU VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 19 , 2022
Attendance: Board: Kris McGovern, Steve Bryson, Mike Simons & Robert Hassell.
Staff & Consultants: Shannon Currier, Jessi Clark, Erika Woodyard.
Other: John Polhemus.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1722 BY KRIS MCGOVERN, PRESIDENT.
- ROLL CALL: Don Mease absent.
- Motion 1: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors excuse Don Mease from the meeting. Steve Bryson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- MINUTES
Regular Meeting
- Motion 2: Steve Bryson motioned that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the February 15, 2022 regular meeting as presented. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- CLINIC CONSULTANT REPORT
The Rocky Mountain Health Plans contracts will have to renegotiated as the Independent Physicians Association (IPA) did that for everyone in the past and they are now dissolving. Healthcare in Grand Junction may look a little different in the future with the merger between St. Mary’s and Intermountain Hospital Association as that moved them into the 23rd spot in the county as far as size. That is up from 31st. A lot of our patients use that hospital and their specialists. Debbie is reviewing our fee schedule.
- CONSULTANT CPA REPORT
Financial Report
- Motion 3: Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors approves the payroll and accounts payable checks (#54668-54719) and the February and March write-offs at $22,268.42 & $27,937.34 respectively. Steve Bryson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- Colotrust – Dylana from Colotrust met with Jessi and discussed how interest rates are changing. She suggested looking at our accounts again in the summer after the next hike to see if Colotrust is high enough to move money into the account.
- ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
- Parking Lots – The Collbran Clinic lot is due to be sealed this year. We may want to consider repairing the back lot to Building B at the same time. The Mesa lot needs to be addressed also. Bill is contacting companies to give us proposals. He is trying to coordinate with the school and Town if they need anything at the same time.
- Trees – The pine trees that developed issues with months last year have been sprayed already this spring.
- Hot Water Heater – The hot water heater in the Collbran Clinic started leaking on Monday which Bill patched until GMMI could come repair it on Wednesday. One of the circulation pumps went on out Tuesday so GMMI was alerted to repair that also.
- NEW BUSINESS
Nothing presented. - CLINIC REPORT
Census
Collbran Clinic
Mesa Clinic
- Provider Report – nothing presented.
- District Administrator Report
- Succession – Dr. Rollins is retiring at the end of the year. There was discussion of how to fill the opening. A committee was formed of the two remaining providers, Jessi, Steve and Robert.
- Ice Cream Social – It will be held at the Calcutta on Saturday, July 2.
- SDA Regional Workshops – The closest one for us is in Montrose on June 14.
- Election – There was discussion of when to do the oaths of office.
- EMR search – Athena seems to be the front runner, but Jessi is still looking for answers to a few more questions.
- OLD BUSINESS
- Exam Bed – The bed has been ordered.
- Defibrillator – The defibrillator has been received and inspected.
- Combining Parcels – No update was given.
- Internet – Jessi will be joining a coalition from the County Commissioners to bring broadband to the valley.
- Signage – Jessi is sending pictures to the company we use for our printing.
- COVID 19 – Operations are normal again.
- MARCH AND APRIL EVALUATION / RAISES
- Annual: Denton
- 3 Month: Allen
- Motion 4: Mike Simons motions that the Board of Directors accepts the evaluations of the employees and approves the applicable raises. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- Motion 5: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors adjourn the meeting at 1820. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessi Clark, District Administrator