Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting Regular Board Meeting – October 26, 2017 Anne Clutterbuck
Special Recognition – Ms. Tanya Stringer, Interim Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ambulatory Care Services, will recognize Smith Clinic’s designation as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.
Special Recognition – Mr. George Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Ericka Brown, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will recognize the staff members of Ben Taub Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for their service and heroism during Hurricane Harvey.
Special Announcement – Mr. George Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, will announce Harris Health’s inclusion as a recipient of the proceeds from the 2018 Lombardi Award Honors, which provides support to organizations for cancer research and compassionate care.
Special Recognition – Dr. Alan Vierling, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, will recognize Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for receiving 2017 Gold MarCom Awards for Internal Crisis Communication and Response and for the LBJ Today Newsletter.
Special Recognition – Dr. Parikshet Babber, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, will recognize the recipients of the 2017 DNV GL Innovation of the Year Award, the IdeasAmerica 2017 Communications Excellence Award, and the IdeasAmerica 2017 Safety Idea of the Year Honorable Mention.
Special Recognition – Dr. Maureen Padilla, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, will recognize thirty-six (36) Harris Health System nurses for receiving the Good Samaritan Foundation’s Excellence in Nursing recognition and the inclusion of two (2) Harris Health nurses in the Texas Nurses District 9 Foundation’s Top 20 Nurses in the Houston/Galveston area.
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris Health System and the Omeros Corporation to Participate in the Omeros Corporation Patient Assistance Program – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Assignment of the Harris County Clinical Services, Inc. Agreement with Merc Medical Supply to Harris Health System, Effective October 1, 2017 – Dr. Parikshet Babber and Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Assignment of the Harris County Clinical Services, Inc. Agreement with Good Shepherd Home Health Services to Harris Health System, Effective October 1, 2017 – Dr. Parikshet Babber and Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the 5th Lease Year with Ridgeline Bellaire MOB LP for the Robindell Clinic Located at 5420 Dashwood, Houston, Texas 77081 at a Monthly Rate of $9,996.20 ($119,954.40/Yr.) for the Term December 1, 2017 Through November 30, 2018 – Mr. David Attard 5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the 2nd Lease Year with Kynto Ventures, LLC for the Vallbona Health Center Annex Located at 6601 Tarnef Drive, Houston, Texas 77074 at a Monthly Rate of $20,833.33 ($249,999.96/Yr.) for the Term November 1, 2017 Through October 31, 2018 – Mr. David Attard 6. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,713,050 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Casa De Amigos Replacement of Roof Top Unit #8, Baytown Parking Lot Improvement, LBJ Parking Lot Expansion, BT Emergency Generator, Paralleling Gear, ATS and Breakers Replacement, and BT OR Upgrade Commissioning Services – Mr. David Attard 7. Consideration of Approval to Acquire Property and Fixtures of the Bear Hunter Plaza Medical Office Building (Danny Jackson Health Center) on a 1.228-Acre Site Located at 5503 N. Fry Rd., Katy, Texas 77449 from Sepsa Precast Solutions Corp. in the Amount of $2,900,000 – Mr. David Attard 8. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Transition From the T. Rowe Price Retirement Funds to the T. Rowe Price Retirement Trusts in the Harris County Hospital District 401K Plan and the Harris County Hospital District Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan, Effective October 27, 2017, Based on the Execution of the 25th Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 401K Plan and Execution of the 10th Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 457(b) Plan – Mr. Omar Reid and Mr. Michael Norby 9. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (Clinical Pastoral Education Program) – Dr. Nathan Deal 10. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $78,062 from Susan G. Komen Houston and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the 2017-2018 Navigators to Success – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 11. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Between Harris Health System and Harris County, Texas on Behalf of Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults for the Term September 30, 2017 Through September 30, 2019 – Ms. Tanya Stringer 12. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Salvation Army Men’s Harbor Light Shelter to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018 – Ms. Tanya Stringer 13. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Donation of Bowman Perfusion Monitoring Equipment from Baylor College of Medicine to Ben Taub Hospital, Effective October 26, 2017 – Dr. Nathan Deal 14. Consideration of Approval of the Revised 2018 Harris Health System Board and Committee Meetings Calendar – Ms. Nicole Streeter {End of Consent Agenda}
Discussion Regarding Selected Goals From “The Bridge to 2020” Harris Health System Strategic Plan 1. Our Foundation: Financial Stability Post-Employment Health Benefits (Goal 1, Objective 1.1) - Mr. Michael Norby 2. Supporting Pillar: Our Patients Magnet Designation – (Goal 2, Objective 2.3; Goal 3, Objectives 3.1 and 3.2) – Dr. Maureen Padilla
Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 85th Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform. 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System.
Joint Conference Committee Item 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (November 2017) – Dr. David Robinson
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee Item 1. Discussion Regarding Updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Transforming Healthcare Together – Dr. Parikshet Babber
Budget & Finance Committee Items 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System October 2017 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval of a Transfer in the Amount of $60M from Harris Health System to Community Heath Choice Texas, Inc. to Provide Additional Risk-Based Capital for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2017 – Mr. Michael Norby
Miscellaneous Item 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System FY2017 Annual Report [Annual Accountability] – Ms. Amanda Callaway
VIII. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Affiliated Medical Services for the Arrangement or Provision of Medical Services, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees B. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding an Automobile Claim Filed by Imelda Perez, Individually and as Next Friend of Angela Imelda Perez, Ashlein Yasmin Bonilla, and Ximena Sarahi Bonilla, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding an Automobile Claim Filed by Jorge Vargas, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement of Disputed Billed Charges for Telecommunications Services with AT&T, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding the Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032 and Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection with the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Parikshet Babber F. Discussion Regarding Compliance Officer Duties Related to the Harris Health System Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees G. Report by the Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Terry Reeves IX. Reconvene X. Adjournment
Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting Regular Board Meeting – October 26, 2017 Anne Clutterbuck
Special Recognition – Ms. Tanya Stringer, Interim Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ambulatory Care Services, will recognize Smith Clinic’s designation as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.
Special Recognition – Mr. George Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Ericka Brown, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will recognize the staff members of Ben Taub Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for their service and heroism during Hurricane Harvey.
Special Announcement – Mr. George Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, will announce Harris Health’s inclusion as a recipient of the proceeds from the 2018 Lombardi Award Honors, which provides support to organizations for cancer research and compassionate care.
Special Recognition – Dr. Alan Vierling, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, will recognize Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital for receiving 2017 Gold MarCom Awards for Internal Crisis Communication and Response and for the LBJ Today Newsletter.
Special Recognition – Dr. Parikshet Babber, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, will recognize the recipients of the 2017 DNV GL Innovation of the Year Award, the IdeasAmerica 2017 Communications Excellence Award, and the IdeasAmerica 2017 Safety Idea of the Year Honorable Mention.
Special Recognition – Dr. Maureen Padilla, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, will recognize thirty-six (36) Harris Health System nurses for receiving the Good Samaritan Foundation’s Excellence in Nursing recognition and the inclusion of two (2) Harris Health nurses in the Texas Nurses District 9 Foundation’s Top 20 Nurses in the Houston/Galveston area.
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris Health System and the Omeros Corporation to Participate in the Omeros Corporation Patient Assistance Program – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Assignment of the Harris County Clinical Services, Inc. Agreement with Merc Medical Supply to Harris Health System, Effective October 1, 2017 – Dr. Parikshet Babber and Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Assignment of the Harris County Clinical Services, Inc. Agreement with Good Shepherd Home Health Services to Harris Health System, Effective October 1, 2017 – Dr. Parikshet Babber and Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the 5th Lease Year with Ridgeline Bellaire MOB LP for the Robindell Clinic Located at 5420 Dashwood, Houston, Texas 77081 at a Monthly Rate of $9,996.20 ($119,954.40/Yr.) for the Term December 1, 2017 Through November 30, 2018 – Mr. David Attard 5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the 2nd Lease Year with Kynto Ventures, LLC for the Vallbona Health Center Annex Located at 6601 Tarnef Drive, Houston, Texas 77074 at a Monthly Rate of $20,833.33 ($249,999.96/Yr.) for the Term November 1, 2017 Through October 31, 2018 – Mr. David Attard 6. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,713,050 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Casa De Amigos Replacement of Roof Top Unit #8, Baytown Parking Lot Improvement, LBJ Parking Lot Expansion, BT Emergency Generator, Paralleling Gear, ATS and Breakers Replacement, and BT OR Upgrade Commissioning Services – Mr. David Attard 7. Consideration of Approval to Acquire Property and Fixtures of the Bear Hunter Plaza Medical Office Building (Danny Jackson Health Center) on a 1.228-Acre Site Located at 5503 N. Fry Rd., Katy, Texas 77449 from Sepsa Precast Solutions Corp. in the Amount of $2,900,000 – Mr. David Attard 8. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Transition From the T. Rowe Price Retirement Funds to the T. Rowe Price Retirement Trusts in the Harris County Hospital District 401K Plan and the Harris County Hospital District Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan, Effective October 27, 2017, Based on the Execution of the 25th Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 401K Plan and Execution of the 10th Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 457(b) Plan – Mr. Omar Reid and Mr. Michael Norby 9. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (Clinical Pastoral Education Program) – Dr. Nathan Deal 10. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $78,062 from Susan G. Komen Houston and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the 2017-2018 Navigators to Success – Mr. Jeffrey Baker 11. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Between Harris Health System and Harris County, Texas on Behalf of Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults for the Term September 30, 2017 Through September 30, 2019 – Ms. Tanya Stringer 12. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Salvation Army Men’s Harbor Light Shelter to Provide On-Site Health Care and Eligibility Services to Qualified Homeless Individuals of the Health Care for the Homeless Program for the Term January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018 – Ms. Tanya Stringer 13. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Donation of Bowman Perfusion Monitoring Equipment from Baylor College of Medicine to Ben Taub Hospital, Effective October 26, 2017 – Dr. Nathan Deal 14. Consideration of Approval of the Revised 2018 Harris Health System Board and Committee Meetings Calendar – Ms. Nicole Streeter {End of Consent Agenda}
Discussion Regarding Selected Goals From “The Bridge to 2020” Harris Health System Strategic Plan 1. Our Foundation: Financial Stability Post-Employment Health Benefits (Goal 1, Objective 1.1) - Mr. Michael Norby 2. Supporting Pillar: Our Patients Magnet Designation – (Goal 2, Objective 2.3; Goal 3, Objectives 3.1 and 3.2) – Dr. Maureen Padilla
Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 85th Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform. 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System.
Joint Conference Committee Item 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (November 2017) – Dr. David Robinson
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee Item 1. Discussion Regarding Updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Transforming Healthcare Together – Dr. Parikshet Babber
Budget & Finance Committee Items 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System October 2017 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval of a Transfer in the Amount of $60M from Harris Health System to Community Heath Choice Texas, Inc. to Provide Additional Risk-Based Capital for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2017 – Mr. Michael Norby
Miscellaneous Item 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System FY2017 Annual Report [Annual Accountability] – Ms. Amanda Callaway
VIII. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Affiliated Medical Services for the Arrangement or Provision of Medical Services, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees B. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding an Automobile Claim Filed by Imelda Perez, Individually and as Next Friend of Angela Imelda Perez, Ashlein Yasmin Bonilla, and Ximena Sarahi Bonilla, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding an Automobile Claim Filed by Jorge Vargas, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement of Disputed Billed Charges for Telecommunications Services with AT&T, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding the Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032 and Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection with the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Parikshet Babber F. Discussion Regarding Compliance Officer Duties Related to the Harris Health System Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees G. Report by the Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Terry Reeves IX. Reconvene X. Adjournment