I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings Regular Board Meeting – December 1, 2016
Announcements/Special Presentations A. Special Recognition – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., will recognize Dr. Donald R. Butts for his service as a member of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees. B. Special Recognition – Mr. George Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, will recognize Dr. Carmel Dyer for her years of service with Harris Health System as the Chief of Staff of Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. C. Special Recognition – Mr. Omar Reid, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, will recognize Mr. Juan Castaneda for his forty (40) years of service with Harris Health System. D. Special Recognition – Dr. Michael Gardner, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ambulatory Care Services, will recognize the HarborPath/ADAP Project and the Central Fill Pharmacy Project, which were finalists for the DNV Healthcare Innovation of the Year Award.
Consideration of Approval of Recommendations and Acceptance of Consent Agenda Items [Consent agenda items may be pulled from this consideration for individual action or presentation.] A. Items Related to Purchasing A(1). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards [For Informational Purposes Only] Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 4205, Patients Requesting to Leave Harris Health System Facilities or Refusing or Requesting Discontinuation of Treatment Against Medical Advice – Ms. Robbie Bookman 2. Consideration of Approval of the New Harris Health System Policy No. 4202, Psychiatric Emergency Response Team – Code Green – Ms. Robbie Bookman 3. Consideration of Approval of the New Harris Health System Policy No. 4201, Management of Disruptive Patients and Visitors Behavior – Ms. Robbie Bookman 4. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System 2017 Quality Manual – Dr. Parikshet Babber 5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement Between Harris Health System and Affiliated Medical Services – Mr. Michael Norby 6. Consideration of Approval of the New Harris Health System Policy No. 5.05, Financial Management – Health Care for the Homeless Program – Ms. Robbie Bookman 7. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $2,041,909 for Fiscal Year 2017 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Ben Taub Hospital STAT Elevator Modernization Project – Mr. David Attard 8. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $1,301,500 for Fiscal Year 2017 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Construction Related Services Required for the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Outside Air Handling Units Replacement Project – Mr. David Attard 9. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $394,877.68 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Annex Roof and Rooftop Units Replacement – Mr. David Attard 10. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $279,000 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural,Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Quentin Mease Hospital Driveway and Drain Replacement – Mr. David Attard 11. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $125,589.98 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Northwest Health Center Roof Replacement – Mr. David Attard 12. Consideration of Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Willdan Energy Solutions on Behalf of CenterPoint Energy for Participation in CenterPoint Energy’s Healthcare Energy Efficiency Program (HEEP) – Mr. David Attard 13. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Decrease of the Annual Participant Fee for Administrative Services for the 401K and the 457(b) Plans, Provided by Fidelity Management Trust Company, Effective July 1, 2016 Based on Execution of the 23rd Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 401K Plan and Execution of the 8th Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 457(b) Plan – Mr. Omar Reid 14. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Addition of an Investment in the Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund to the Harris County Hospital District Pension Plan, Effective October 24, 2016 – Mr. Omar Reid 15. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Addition of an Investment in the Blackstone Partners OS Fund to the Harris County Hospital District Pension Plan, Effective November 1, 2016 – Mr. Omar Reid 16. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Educational Experience – Post- Graduate Pharmacy Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 17. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Fellows Educational Experience Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 18. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Educational Experience – Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Certification Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 19. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professionals (Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics Technology Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 20. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 21. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 22. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 23. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Pharmacy Technician Certification Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 24. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Emergency Medical Services Certification Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 25. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Associate Degree in Nursing Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 26. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 27. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 28. Consideration of Approval to Add Ms. Kathy Reece as a Committee Member to the Harris County Hospital District Pension & Disability Committee, Effective February 1, 2017 – Mr. Omar Reid 29. Consideration of Approval to Add Ms. Jennifer Wylie as a Committee Member to the Harris County Hospital District Pension & Disability Committee, Effective February 1, 2017 – Mr. Omar Reid 30. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $146,874 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Patient Navigators – Dr. Michael Gardner 31. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to the Salary Reimbursement Agreement Between The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,624 to Provide an Evidence-Based Childhood Obesity Program “We Can” for Students Linking into Harris Health System School-Based Clinics for the Term January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 32. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement Between The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 to Participate in the “Patient Stakeholder Engagement in a Safety-Net Health Care System” Study for the Term January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2018 – Dr. Michael Gardner 33. Consideration of Approval to Appoint Ms. Linda Kinchen as the Interim Director of the Health Care for the Homeless Program, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Michael Gardner 34. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Consumer Advisory Council Report for CY2016, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Michael Gardner 35. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program 2017 Budget, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Michael Gardner 36. Consideration of Approval of the New Harris Health System Policy No. 3.08.01, Transportation Benefit Programs – Ms. Robbie Bookman 37. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Temporary Employee Health Plan Controls Auditor’s Report – Mr. Charles McDonald and Mr. Bobby Cato {End of Consent Agenda}
Board Review and Action Items [All non-routine items that require discussion and/or action are presented in this section. Presentation and discussion should not exceed 5-7 minutes.] The following are non-routine review and/or action items that are presented directly to the Board: A. Review and Action Item Related to the Ad Hoc – Nominating Committee 1. Discussion Regarding the Recommendation for the Slate of Officers for the Board of Trustees of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Board of Trustees 2. Election of Officers – Board of Trustees B. Action Items Related to the Planning & Operations Committee 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to the Salary Reimbursement Agreement Between The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $87,360 for Two (2) Patient Navigators for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement Between the Episcopal Health Foundation and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000 for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Chamberlain College of Nursing (Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 4. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by the Board of Trustees and the Harris Health System Administration for Level III Trauma Services at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital – Mr. Alan Vierling C. Miscellaneous Action Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Reappoint Members to the Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) Board of Directors in Accordance with Article III, Section II of the Bylaws of Community – Mr. Kenneth Janda 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Purchase of a General Contract of Indemnity for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., Effective as of December 23, 2016 – Mr. Kenneth Janda 3. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Modifications to the Bylaws of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas,Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 4. Consideration of Approval of the Transfers of Assets Policy and of the Initial Transfer of Assets Between Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Strategic Discussion Issues [All Harris Health System non-routine strategic discussion issues are placed in this section.] A. 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. B. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System’s Proposed Plan for Universal Health Care
Key Performance Reports [All routine performance reports are placed in this section and should not exceed five (5) minutes.] Committee Reports 1. Joint Conference Committee a. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for January 2017 – Dr. David Robinson b. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (December 2016 and January 2017) – Dr. David Robinson 2. Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee a. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard for January 2017 – Dr. Parikshet Babber 3. Budget and Finance Committee a. Consideration of Approval of the FY2018 Operating and Capital Budget of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Mr. Michael Norby b. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System November 2016 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby c. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System December 2016 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby d. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Third Quarter FY2017 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby e. Presentation of the November 2016 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda f. Presentation of the December 2016 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Board Review and Action Items [All non-routine items that require discussion and/or action are presented in this section. Presentation and discussion should not exceed 5-7 minutes.] The following are non-routine review and/or action items that are presented directly to the Board: A. Review and Action Item Related to the Ad Hoc – Nominating Committee 1. Discussion Regarding the Recommendation for the Slate of Officers for the Board of Trustees of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Board of Trustees 2. Election of Officers – Board of Trustees B. Action Items Related to the Planning & Operations Committee 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to the Salary Reimbursement Agreement Between The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $87,360 for Two (2) Patient Navigators for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement Between the Episcopal Health Foundation and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000 for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Chamberlain College of Nursing (Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 4. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by the Board of Trustees and the Harris Health System Administration for Level III Trauma Services at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital – Mr. Alan Vierling C. Miscellaneous Action Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Reappoint Members to the Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) Board of Directors in Accordance with Article III, Section II of the Bylaws of Community – Mr. Kenneth Janda 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Purchase of a General Contract of Indemnity for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., Effective as of December 23, 2016 – Mr. Kenneth Janda 3. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Modifications to the Bylaws of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas,Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 4. Consideration of Approval of the Transfers of Assets Policy and of the Initial Transfer of Assets Between Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Executive Session & Item VII (Part 3 of 3)
Executive Session 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 Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032, 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. Parikshet Babber C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Claim of Mariana Montes and Pedro Velasquez, Individually and on Behalf of Pedro Jesus Velazquez, Pursuant to Texas 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 an Engagement with Gjerset & Lorenz, LLP Regarding a Proposed Regional Managed Care Rate Enhancement Program, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Consultation with the Chief Information Security Officer Regarding Harris Health System’s Information Technology Security Program, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §418.183, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Jeffrey Vinson and Mr. Tim Tindle F. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Proposed Changes to the Bylaws of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Kenneth Janda G. Review and Discussion Regarding Strategies to Improve and Maximize Financial Performance and Budget Projections Under Provider Agreements, Network Relationships, and Other Strategic Means or Additional Lines of Business for Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code §551.085, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Kenneth Janda XI. Reconvene Board Review and Action Items [All non-routine items that require discussion and/or action are presented in this section. Presentation and discussion should not exceed 5-7 minutes.] The following are non-routine review and/or action items that are presented directly to the Board: A. Review and Action Item Related to the Ad Hoc – Nominating Committee 1. Discussion Regarding the Recommendation for the Slate of Officers for the Board of Trustees of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Board of Trustees 2. Election of Officers – Board of Trustees B. Action Items Related to the Planning & Operations Committee 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to the Salary Reimbursement Agreement Between The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $87,360 for Two (2) Patient Navigators for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement Between the Episcopal Health Foundation and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000 for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Chamberlain College of Nursing (Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 4. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by the Board of Trustees and the Harris Health System Administration for Level III Trauma Services at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital – Mr. Alan Vierling C. Miscellaneous Action Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Reappoint Members to the Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) Board of Directors in Accordance with Article III, Section II of the Bylaws of Community – Mr. Kenneth Janda 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Purchase of a General Contract of Indemnity for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., Effective as of December 23, 2016 – Mr. Kenneth Janda 3. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Modifications to the Bylaws of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas,Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 4. Consideration of Approval of the Transfers of Assets Policy and of the Initial Transfer of Assets Between Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda XII. Adjournment
I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings Regular Board Meeting – December 1, 2016
Announcements/Special Presentations A. Special Recognition – Mr. Elvin Franklin, Jr., will recognize Dr. Donald R. Butts for his service as a member of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees. B. Special Recognition – Mr. George Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, will recognize Dr. Carmel Dyer for her years of service with Harris Health System as the Chief of Staff of Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. C. Special Recognition – Mr. Omar Reid, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, will recognize Mr. Juan Castaneda for his forty (40) years of service with Harris Health System. D. Special Recognition – Dr. Michael Gardner, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ambulatory Care Services, will recognize the HarborPath/ADAP Project and the Central Fill Pharmacy Project, which were finalists for the DNV Healthcare Innovation of the Year Award.
Consideration of Approval of Recommendations and Acceptance of Consent Agenda Items [Consent agenda items may be pulled from this consideration for individual action or presentation.] A. Items Related to Purchasing A(1). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards [For Informational Purposes Only] Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 4205, Patients Requesting to Leave Harris Health System Facilities or Refusing or Requesting Discontinuation of Treatment Against Medical Advice – Ms. Robbie Bookman 2. Consideration of Approval of the New Harris Health System Policy No. 4202, Psychiatric Emergency Response Team – Code Green – Ms. Robbie Bookman 3. Consideration of Approval of the New Harris Health System Policy No. 4201, Management of Disruptive Patients and Visitors Behavior – Ms. Robbie Bookman 4. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System 2017 Quality Manual – Dr. Parikshet Babber 5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement Between Harris Health System and Affiliated Medical Services – Mr. Michael Norby 6. Consideration of Approval of the New Harris Health System Policy No. 5.05, Financial Management – Health Care for the Homeless Program – Ms. Robbie Bookman 7. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $2,041,909 for Fiscal Year 2017 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Ben Taub Hospital STAT Elevator Modernization Project – Mr. David Attard 8. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $1,301,500 for Fiscal Year 2017 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Construction Related Services Required for the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Outside Air Handling Units Replacement Project – Mr. David Attard 9. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $394,877.68 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Annex Roof and Rooftop Units Replacement – Mr. David Attard 10. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $279,000 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural,Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Quentin Mease Hospital Driveway and Drain Replacement – Mr. David Attard 11. Consideration of Approval to Transfer Funds in the Amount of $125,589.98 to the Harris County Engineering Department to Provide Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, and Other Related Services Required for the Northwest Health Center Roof Replacement – Mr. David Attard 12. Consideration of Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Willdan Energy Solutions on Behalf of CenterPoint Energy for Participation in CenterPoint Energy’s Healthcare Energy Efficiency Program (HEEP) – Mr. David Attard 13. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Decrease of the Annual Participant Fee for Administrative Services for the 401K and the 457(b) Plans, Provided by Fidelity Management Trust Company, Effective July 1, 2016 Based on Execution of the 23rd Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 401K Plan and Execution of the 8th Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 457(b) Plan – Mr. Omar Reid 14. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Addition of an Investment in the Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund to the Harris County Hospital District Pension Plan, Effective October 24, 2016 – Mr. Omar Reid 15. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Addition of an Investment in the Blackstone Partners OS Fund to the Harris County Hospital District Pension Plan, Effective November 1, 2016 – Mr. Omar Reid 16. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Educational Experience – Post- Graduate Pharmacy Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 17. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Fellows Educational Experience Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 18. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Educational Experience – Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Certification Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 19. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professionals (Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics Technology Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 20. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 21. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 22. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 23. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Pharmacy Technician Certification Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 24. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Emergency Medical Services Certification Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 25. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Associate Degree in Nursing Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 26. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences (Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 27. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 28. Consideration of Approval to Add Ms. Kathy Reece as a Committee Member to the Harris County Hospital District Pension & Disability Committee, Effective February 1, 2017 – Mr. Omar Reid 29. Consideration of Approval to Add Ms. Jennifer Wylie as a Committee Member to the Harris County Hospital District Pension & Disability Committee, Effective February 1, 2017 – Mr. Omar Reid 30. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $146,874 from the Harris County Hospital District Foundation and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation Awarded to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Patient Navigators – Dr. Michael Gardner 31. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to the Salary Reimbursement Agreement Between The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,624 to Provide an Evidence-Based Childhood Obesity Program “We Can” for Students Linking into Harris Health System School-Based Clinics for the Term January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 32. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement Between The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 to Participate in the “Patient Stakeholder Engagement in a Safety-Net Health Care System” Study for the Term January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2018 – Dr. Michael Gardner 33. Consideration of Approval to Appoint Ms. Linda Kinchen as the Interim Director of the Health Care for the Homeless Program, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Michael Gardner 34. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Consumer Advisory Council Report for CY2016, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Michael Gardner 35. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program 2017 Budget, as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program – Dr. Michael Gardner 36. Consideration of Approval of the New Harris Health System Policy No. 3.08.01, Transportation Benefit Programs – Ms. Robbie Bookman 37. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Temporary Employee Health Plan Controls Auditor’s Report – Mr. Charles McDonald and Mr. Bobby Cato {End of Consent Agenda}
Board Review and Action Items [All non-routine items that require discussion and/or action are presented in this section. Presentation and discussion should not exceed 5-7 minutes.] The following are non-routine review and/or action items that are presented directly to the Board: A. Review and Action Item Related to the Ad Hoc – Nominating Committee 1. Discussion Regarding the Recommendation for the Slate of Officers for the Board of Trustees of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Board of Trustees 2. Election of Officers – Board of Trustees B. Action Items Related to the Planning & Operations Committee 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to the Salary Reimbursement Agreement Between The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $87,360 for Two (2) Patient Navigators for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement Between the Episcopal Health Foundation and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000 for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Chamberlain College of Nursing (Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 4. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by the Board of Trustees and the Harris Health System Administration for Level III Trauma Services at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital – Mr. Alan Vierling C. Miscellaneous Action Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Reappoint Members to the Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) Board of Directors in Accordance with Article III, Section II of the Bylaws of Community – Mr. Kenneth Janda 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Purchase of a General Contract of Indemnity for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., Effective as of December 23, 2016 – Mr. Kenneth Janda 3. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Modifications to the Bylaws of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas,Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 4. Consideration of Approval of the Transfers of Assets Policy and of the Initial Transfer of Assets Between Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Strategic Discussion Issues [All Harris Health System non-routine strategic discussion issues are placed in this section.] A. 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. B. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System’s Proposed Plan for Universal Health Care
Key Performance Reports [All routine performance reports are placed in this section and should not exceed five (5) minutes.] Committee Reports 1. Joint Conference Committee a. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for January 2017 – Dr. David Robinson b. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (December 2016 and January 2017) – Dr. David Robinson 2. Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee a. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard for January 2017 – Dr. Parikshet Babber 3. Budget and Finance Committee a. Consideration of Approval of the FY2018 Operating and Capital Budget of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Mr. Michael Norby b. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System November 2016 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby c. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System December 2016 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby d. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Third Quarter FY2017 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby e. Presentation of the November 2016 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda f. Presentation of the December 2016 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Board Review and Action Items [All non-routine items that require discussion and/or action are presented in this section. Presentation and discussion should not exceed 5-7 minutes.] The following are non-routine review and/or action items that are presented directly to the Board: A. Review and Action Item Related to the Ad Hoc – Nominating Committee 1. Discussion Regarding the Recommendation for the Slate of Officers for the Board of Trustees of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Board of Trustees 2. Election of Officers – Board of Trustees B. Action Items Related to the Planning & Operations Committee 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to the Salary Reimbursement Agreement Between The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $87,360 for Two (2) Patient Navigators for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement Between the Episcopal Health Foundation and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000 for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Chamberlain College of Nursing (Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 4. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by the Board of Trustees and the Harris Health System Administration for Level III Trauma Services at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital – Mr. Alan Vierling C. Miscellaneous Action Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Reappoint Members to the Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) Board of Directors in Accordance with Article III, Section II of the Bylaws of Community – Mr. Kenneth Janda 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Purchase of a General Contract of Indemnity for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., Effective as of December 23, 2016 – Mr. Kenneth Janda 3. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Modifications to the Bylaws of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas,Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 4. Consideration of Approval of the Transfers of Assets Policy and of the Initial Transfer of Assets Between Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Executive Session & Item VII (Part 3 of 3)
Executive Session 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 Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032, 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. Parikshet Babber C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Claim of Mariana Montes and Pedro Velasquez, Individually and on Behalf of Pedro Jesus Velazquez, Pursuant to Texas 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 an Engagement with Gjerset & Lorenz, LLP Regarding a Proposed Regional Managed Care Rate Enhancement Program, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Consultation with the Chief Information Security Officer Regarding Harris Health System’s Information Technology Security Program, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. §418.183, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Jeffrey Vinson and Mr. Tim Tindle F. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Proposed Changes to the Bylaws of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Kenneth Janda G. Review and Discussion Regarding Strategies to Improve and Maximize Financial Performance and Budget Projections Under Provider Agreements, Network Relationships, and Other Strategic Means or Additional Lines of Business for Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code §551.085, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Mr. Kenneth Janda XI. Reconvene Board Review and Action Items [All non-routine items that require discussion and/or action are presented in this section. Presentation and discussion should not exceed 5-7 minutes.] The following are non-routine review and/or action items that are presented directly to the Board: A. Review and Action Item Related to the Ad Hoc – Nominating Committee 1. Discussion Regarding the Recommendation for the Slate of Officers for the Board of Trustees of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Board of Trustees 2. Election of Officers – Board of Trustees B. Action Items Related to the Planning & Operations Committee 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to the Salary Reimbursement Agreement Between The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $87,360 for Two (2) Patient Navigators for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Grant Agreement Between the Episcopal Health Foundation and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000 for the Term January 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2017 – Dr. Michael Gardner 3. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Chamberlain College of Nursing (Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Program) – Mr. Omar Reid 4. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Committing Support by the Board of Trustees and the Harris Health System Administration for Level III Trauma Services at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital – Mr. Alan Vierling C. Miscellaneous Action Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Reappoint Members to the Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) Board of Directors in Accordance with Article III, Section II of the Bylaws of Community – Mr. Kenneth Janda 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Purchase of a General Contract of Indemnity for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc., Effective as of December 23, 2016 – Mr. Kenneth Janda 3. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Modifications to the Bylaws of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas,Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 4. Consideration of Approval of the Transfers of Assets Policy and of the Initial Transfer of Assets Between Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda XII. Adjournment