I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. Regular Board Meeting – January 29, 2015
Announcements/Special Presentations – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Special Presentation – Dr. Robert Trenschel, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ben Taub General Hospital, will present Ben Taub’s first Keep Hope Alive award to Mr. Michael Segal, Senior Patient Liaison. B. Special Presentation – Commissioner Steve Radack, Harris County, Precinct 3, will present a Resolution from the Harris County Commissioners Court to Mr. Michael Segal, Senior Patient Liaison, Ben Taub General Hospital, for exemplary patient care services. C. Special Recognition – Dr. Jessie Tucker, III, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, will announce Harris Health System’s inclusion in the 2014 Best 50 Healthcare Provider for excellence in supply chain management by the Global HealthCare Exchange.
Consideration of Approval of Recommendations and Acceptance of Agenda Items Identified as Consent Items – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. Any Board member may request that an item marked “CONSENT” be pulled from this consideration for individual action or presentation. A. Items related to Purchasing – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair A(1). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards [For Informational Purposes Only] B. Consideration of Approval to Enter Into the 2nd Term of the Lease Agreement Between Harris Health System and Benjamin Wu to Lease Approximately 6,000 Square Feet of Space Located at 1623 Airline Drive, Houston, Texas 77009 for an Ambulatory Care Clinic – Mr. David Attard C. Consideration of Approval to Amend a Lease Agreement Between Community Health Choice, Inc. and SLS-South Loop, LLC. to Lease Approximately 10,227 Square Feet of Space Located at 2636 South Loop, Houston, Texas – Mr. David Attard D. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot E. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health (Master of Public Health and Dietetic Internship Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot F. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot G. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lone Star College System - Tomball (Certificate in Pharmacy Technology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot H. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lone Star College System – North Harris (Certificate in Pharmacy Technology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot I. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lone Star College System – North Harris (Associate Degree in Health Information Technology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot J. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lone Star College System – Kingwood (Vocational Nursing Certificate Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot K. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lone Star College System - Tomball (Vocational Nursing Certificate Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot L. Consideration of Approval of the First Amendment to the Harris County Hospital District 401K Plan, Effective February 26, 2015 – Ms. Diane Poirot M. Consideration of Approval of the First Amendment to the Harris County Hospital District Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan, Effective February 26, 2015 – Ms. Diane Poirot N. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Amendments to an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Catamaran, Effective March 1, 2014 and March 1, 2015, Relating to Pharmacy Benefits – Ms. Diane Poirot O. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Third Amendment to the Trust Agreement Between Fidelity Management Trust Company and Harris County Hospital District (for the Harris County Hospital District Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan) – Ms. Diane Poirot P. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the Trust Agreement Between Fidelity Management Trust Company and Harris County Hospital District (for the Harris County Hospital District 401K Plan) – Ms. Diane Poirot Q. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, SJ Medical Center, LLC d/b/a St. Joseph Medical Center, and Lepow Podiatric Medical Associates, LLP – Dr. Ericka Brown R. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Association of Community Health Centers for Annual Membership Dues for the Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Ericka Brown S. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Facility Use Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Food Bank to Provide Space at Thomas Street Health Center for the Houston Food Bank to Raise Awareness and Application Assistance for All State-Funded Social and Health Services to HIV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Ericka Brown T. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) Funded by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act Part A to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and a Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Ericka Brown U. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $22,375 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Savvy Shoppers Healthy Families Program – Ms. Ruth Ransom V. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $12,517 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Volunteer Services – Ms. Ruth Ransom W. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $5,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Ben Taub Mental Health Clothing Closet – Ms. Ruth Ransom X. Consideration of Approval to Remove the Designation Status for the Board Designated Funds Reflected on the Balance Sheet of Harris Health System – Mr. Michael Norby Y. Consideration of Approval to Revise the Harris County Auditor’s Office Harris Health System Audit Services Internal Audit Charter – Mr. Terry Reeves {End of Consent Agenda}
Reports of the Committees – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Joint Conference Committee – Ms. Anne Clutterbuck, Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for February 2015 – Dr. Maya Suresh 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (February 2015) – Dr. Maya Suresh
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee – Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on February 12, 2015 and brings forth the following: 1. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard – Dr. Fred Sutton The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 2. Review and Discussion Regarding HIM / Medical Records Delinquent Charts [Board Deliverable] – Dr. Fred Sutton 3. Review and Discussion Regarding Ambulatory Care Services Access and Flow Initiative – Dr. Ericka Brown
Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair The Budget & Finance Committee met on February 12, 2015 and brings forth the following: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2015 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2015 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2015 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board: 4. Consideration of Approval of the CY2015 Operating and Capital Budget of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Planning and Operations Committee – Mr. Lawrence Finder, Chair The Planning & Operations Committee met on February 12, 2015 and brings forth the following: 1. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy 6.03 Paid Time Off – Ms. Diane Poirot 2. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy 6.32 Short-Term Disability – Ms. Diane Poirot
Legislative Committee – Ms. Daisy Stiner, Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 84th Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform – Mr. R. King Hiller 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier
Miscellaneous Agenda Item – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair A. Consideration of Approval of Appointment of Dr. Stephen L. McKernan to the Board of Directors of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
President / Chief Executive Officer’s Report – Mr. George Masi A. Harris Health System Executive Leadership Organizational Chart and Salaries [Board Deliverable] – Mr. George Masi, Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Board of Managers of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, Article XI.1.c.
IX. Executive Session – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Report by 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 Section 161.032 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Terry Reeves B. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding 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. Fred Sutton C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Cause No. 2013-15148; Robert Johnson v. Harris County Hospital District; in the 11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Cause No. 2012-59332; Anthony Roberts v. Harris County Hospital District; in the 189th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Discussion of Pricing or Financial Planning Information Relating to the Services Provided by Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Kenneth Janda X. Reconvene XI. Adjournment
I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. Regular Board Meeting – January 29, 2015
Announcements/Special Presentations – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Special Presentation – Dr. Robert Trenschel, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ben Taub General Hospital, will present Ben Taub’s first Keep Hope Alive award to Mr. Michael Segal, Senior Patient Liaison. B. Special Presentation – Commissioner Steve Radack, Harris County, Precinct 3, will present a Resolution from the Harris County Commissioners Court to Mr. Michael Segal, Senior Patient Liaison, Ben Taub General Hospital, for exemplary patient care services. C. Special Recognition – Dr. Jessie Tucker, III, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, will announce Harris Health System’s inclusion in the 2014 Best 50 Healthcare Provider for excellence in supply chain management by the Global HealthCare Exchange.
Consideration of Approval of Recommendations and Acceptance of Agenda Items Identified as Consent Items – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. Any Board member may request that an item marked “CONSENT” be pulled from this consideration for individual action or presentation. A. Items related to Purchasing – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair A(1). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards [For Informational Purposes Only] B. Consideration of Approval to Enter Into the 2nd Term of the Lease Agreement Between Harris Health System and Benjamin Wu to Lease Approximately 6,000 Square Feet of Space Located at 1623 Airline Drive, Houston, Texas 77009 for an Ambulatory Care Clinic – Mr. David Attard C. Consideration of Approval to Amend a Lease Agreement Between Community Health Choice, Inc. and SLS-South Loop, LLC. to Lease Approximately 10,227 Square Feet of Space Located at 2636 South Loop, Houston, Texas – Mr. David Attard D. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot E. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health (Master of Public Health and Dietetic Internship Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot F. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot G. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lone Star College System - Tomball (Certificate in Pharmacy Technology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot H. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lone Star College System – North Harris (Certificate in Pharmacy Technology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot I. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lone Star College System – North Harris (Associate Degree in Health Information Technology Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot J. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lone Star College System – Kingwood (Vocational Nursing Certificate Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot K. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Lone Star College System - Tomball (Vocational Nursing Certificate Program) – Ms. Diane Poirot L. Consideration of Approval of the First Amendment to the Harris County Hospital District 401K Plan, Effective February 26, 2015 – Ms. Diane Poirot M. Consideration of Approval of the First Amendment to the Harris County Hospital District Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan, Effective February 26, 2015 – Ms. Diane Poirot N. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Amendments to an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Catamaran, Effective March 1, 2014 and March 1, 2015, Relating to Pharmacy Benefits – Ms. Diane Poirot O. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Third Amendment to the Trust Agreement Between Fidelity Management Trust Company and Harris County Hospital District (for the Harris County Hospital District Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan) – Ms. Diane Poirot P. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the Trust Agreement Between Fidelity Management Trust Company and Harris County Hospital District (for the Harris County Hospital District 401K Plan) – Ms. Diane Poirot Q. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, SJ Medical Center, LLC d/b/a St. Joseph Medical Center, and Lepow Podiatric Medical Associates, LLP – Dr. Ericka Brown R. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Association of Community Health Centers for Annual Membership Dues for the Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Ericka Brown S. Consideration of Approval to Renew a Facility Use Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Food Bank to Provide Space at Thomas Street Health Center for the Houston Food Bank to Raise Awareness and Application Assistance for All State-Funded Social and Health Services to HIV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Ericka Brown T. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) Funded by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act Part A to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and a Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System – Dr. Ericka Brown U. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $22,375 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Savvy Shoppers Healthy Families Program – Ms. Ruth Ransom V. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $12,517 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Volunteer Services – Ms. Ruth Ransom W. Consideration of Approval to Accept a Grant of $5,000 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Ben Taub Mental Health Clothing Closet – Ms. Ruth Ransom X. Consideration of Approval to Remove the Designation Status for the Board Designated Funds Reflected on the Balance Sheet of Harris Health System – Mr. Michael Norby Y. Consideration of Approval to Revise the Harris County Auditor’s Office Harris Health System Audit Services Internal Audit Charter – Mr. Terry Reeves {End of Consent Agenda}
Reports of the Committees – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Joint Conference Committee – Ms. Anne Clutterbuck, Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for February 2015 – Dr. Maya Suresh 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (February 2015) – Dr. Maya Suresh
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee – Dr. George Santos, Chair The Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee met on February 12, 2015 and brings forth the following: 1. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard – Dr. Fred Sutton The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 2. Review and Discussion Regarding HIM / Medical Records Delinquent Charts [Board Deliverable] – Dr. Fred Sutton 3. Review and Discussion Regarding Ambulatory Care Services Access and Flow Initiative – Dr. Ericka Brown
Budget & Finance Committee – Mr. TJ Tijerina, Jr., Chair The Budget & Finance Committee met on February 12, 2015 and brings forth the following: 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2015 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2015 Pension Plan Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2015 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby The following item was not presented in Committee and comes directly to the Board: 4. Consideration of Approval of the CY2015 Operating and Capital Budget of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Planning and Operations Committee – Mr. Lawrence Finder, Chair The Planning & Operations Committee met on February 12, 2015 and brings forth the following: 1. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy 6.03 Paid Time Off – Ms. Diane Poirot 2. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy 6.32 Short-Term Disability – Ms. Diane Poirot
Legislative Committee – Ms. Daisy Stiner, Chair The following items were not presented in Committee and come directly to the Board: 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 84th Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform – Mr. R. King Hiller 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier
Miscellaneous Agenda Item – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., Chair A. Consideration of Approval of Appointment of Dr. Stephen L. McKernan to the Board of Directors of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
President / Chief Executive Officer’s Report – Mr. George Masi A. Harris Health System Executive Leadership Organizational Chart and Salaries [Board Deliverable] – Mr. George Masi, Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Board of Managers of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System, Article XI.1.c.
IX. Executive Session – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Report by 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 Section 161.032 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Terry Reeves B. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding 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. Fred Sutton C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Cause No. 2013-15148; Robert Johnson v. Harris County Hospital District; in the 11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Cause No. 2012-59332; Anthony Roberts v. Harris County Hospital District; in the 189th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Discussion of Pricing or Financial Planning Information Relating to the Services Provided by Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.085, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Kenneth Janda X. Reconvene XI. Adjournment