Announcements / Special Presentations CEO Report – State of Harris Health System, including debriefing on COVID-19 – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa
Special Announcement – Mr. Michael Hill named as Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Harris Health System – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa
Special Announcement – Patient Safety & Quality Award for Eligible Employees – Dr. Kimberly Monday
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Executive Quality Scorecard – Dr. Ann Barnes
Items for Board Consideration 1. Consideration to Approval to Ratify a Renewal Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The City of Houston Department of Health, Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, To Provide Routine HIV Screening Services at Harris Health System – Dr. Glorimar Medina 2. Consideration of Approval to Amend a Grant Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine for Patient Navigators in the Amount of $126,483 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 3. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement Between Harris Health System and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation, Through a Donation from The Hearst Foundation, To Authorize a Grant in the Amount of $500,000 in Support of Additional Harris Health System Expenses Incurred as a Result of COVID19 – Mr. Jeffery Baker 4. Consideration of Approval of a Warehouse Lease at 10207 S. Sam Houston Parkway West, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77071 – Mr. David Attard
Strategic Discussion Discussion Regarding the Prevention of Workplace Violence in Healthcare – Ms. Victoria Duncan
Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 1. Update and Discussion Regarding Pending State and Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Impacting Harris Health System – R. King Hillier
General Action Items Item(s) Related to Quality Committee 1. Notice of Appointment and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Yvonne Chu 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 3. Discussion Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items (B(1)a. through B(1)ii.) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf (See Attached Expenditure Summary: April 30, 2020) 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System March 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Setting the Rate of Mandatory Payment for the Harris County Hospital District Local Provider Participation Fund – Mr. Michael Norby
Recommended Appointments 1. Consideration of Approval to Recommend the Appointment of Ms. Anne Clutterbuck, to the Harris Health System Patient Safety Committee – Dr. Kimberly Monday 2. Consideration of Approval to Recommend the Appointment of Ms. Elena Marks, to the Harris County Hospital District (HCHD) Foundation Board of Trustees – Dr. Kimberly Monday 3. Consideration of Approval to Recommend the Appointment of Dr. Andrea Caracostis, to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees Compliance & Audit Committee – Dr. Kimberly Monday 4. Consideration of Approval to Recommend the Appointment of Dr. Andrea Caracostis, to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees Quality Committee – Dr. Kimberly Monday
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program A. Consideration to Approval to Ratify an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine Department of Sponsored Programs, Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Through the South Central AIDS Education Training Centers Program (SCAETC), To Provide Curriculum Development of An Inter-professional HIV/AIDS Education Project for Healthcare Professionals & Enhance Efforts in the HIV Practice Transformation Program – Dr. Glorimar Medina, Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine B. Consideration of Approval of the Following Reports for 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. Glorimar Medina, Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine • Quarterly Patient Satisfaction Report • 2019 Annual Report • Service Area Analysis of Patients by Zip Code C. Consideration of Approval of to Accept Grant Funding in an Amount of $78,995.00 from 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. Glorimar Medina, Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine D. Consideration of Approval of to Accept Grant Funding in an Amount of $942,890.00 from 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. Glorimar Medina, Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine E. Harris Health System Health Care for the Homeless Program COVID-19 Update – Dr. Glorimar Medina, Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine
X. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Finalist Candidates for the Position of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code $551.074, and Possible Action Including Consideration and Approval of the Appointment of Community Health Choice Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Vicki Keiser and Ms. Taylor Cooper B. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding Quality Of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. $161.032, Tex. Occupations Code Ann. $160.007, and Tex. Occupations Code Ann. $151.002 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection With the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services Including Updates Related to COVID-19 Planning, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session, Including Consideration of Approval of the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. Ann Barnes C. Report by the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements Including an Update on the Implementation of the Plan of Correction, CMS Re-survey, CLIA Survey and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code $161.032, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones D. Discussion Regarding the Harris Health Plan to Address the Ethical Challenges of a Severe Pandemic Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return Open Session – Dr. Ann Barnes, Ms. Carolynn Jones, Ms. Ebon Swofford E. Consultation With the County Attorney Regarding Board Governance During Pandemic and Delegation of Board Authority, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. $551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas F. Discussion Regarding the Duties of the of the Board Office Program Manager, Including Operations of the Board Office, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. $551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Xylia Rosenzweig G. Report Regarding Quality of Medical Care Including Covid-19 Matters and Discussion Regarding Duties of the President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant To Tex. Health & Safety Code $161.032, Tex. Occupations Code $160.007, Tex. Occupations Code §151.002 and Tex. Government Code $551.074 – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa XI. Reconvene XII. Adjournment
Announcements / Special Presentations CEO Report – State of Harris Health System, including debriefing on COVID-19 – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa
Special Announcement – Mr. Michael Hill named as Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Harris Health System – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa
Special Announcement – Patient Safety & Quality Award for Eligible Employees – Dr. Kimberly Monday
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Executive Quality Scorecard – Dr. Ann Barnes
Items for Board Consideration 1. Consideration to Approval to Ratify a Renewal Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The City of Houston Department of Health, Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, To Provide Routine HIV Screening Services at Harris Health System – Dr. Glorimar Medina 2. Consideration of Approval to Amend a Grant Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine for Patient Navigators in the Amount of $126,483 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 3. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement Between Harris Health System and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation, Through a Donation from The Hearst Foundation, To Authorize a Grant in the Amount of $500,000 in Support of Additional Harris Health System Expenses Incurred as a Result of COVID19 – Mr. Jeffery Baker 4. Consideration of Approval of a Warehouse Lease at 10207 S. Sam Houston Parkway West, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77071 – Mr. David Attard
Strategic Discussion Discussion Regarding the Prevention of Workplace Violence in Healthcare – Ms. Victoria Duncan
Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 1. Update and Discussion Regarding Pending State and Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Impacting Harris Health System – R. King Hillier
General Action Items Item(s) Related to Quality Committee 1. Notice of Appointment and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Yvonne Chu 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats 3. Discussion Regarding Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. Joseph Garcia-Prats
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items (B(1)a. through B(1)ii.) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf (See Attached Expenditure Summary: April 30, 2020) 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System March 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Setting the Rate of Mandatory Payment for the Harris County Hospital District Local Provider Participation Fund – Mr. Michael Norby
Recommended Appointments 1. Consideration of Approval to Recommend the Appointment of Ms. Anne Clutterbuck, to the Harris Health System Patient Safety Committee – Dr. Kimberly Monday 2. Consideration of Approval to Recommend the Appointment of Ms. Elena Marks, to the Harris County Hospital District (HCHD) Foundation Board of Trustees – Dr. Kimberly Monday 3. Consideration of Approval to Recommend the Appointment of Dr. Andrea Caracostis, to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees Compliance & Audit Committee – Dr. Kimberly Monday 4. Consideration of Approval to Recommend the Appointment of Dr. Andrea Caracostis, to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees Quality Committee – Dr. Kimberly Monday
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program A. Consideration to Approval to Ratify an Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine Department of Sponsored Programs, Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Through the South Central AIDS Education Training Centers Program (SCAETC), To Provide Curriculum Development of An Inter-professional HIV/AIDS Education Project for Healthcare Professionals & Enhance Efforts in the HIV Practice Transformation Program – Dr. Glorimar Medina, Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine B. Consideration of Approval of the Following Reports for 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. Glorimar Medina, Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine • Quarterly Patient Satisfaction Report • 2019 Annual Report • Service Area Analysis of Patients by Zip Code C. Consideration of Approval of to Accept Grant Funding in an Amount of $78,995.00 from 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. Glorimar Medina, Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine D. Consideration of Approval of to Accept Grant Funding in an Amount of $942,890.00 from 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. Glorimar Medina, Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine E. Harris Health System Health Care for the Homeless Program COVID-19 Update – Dr. Glorimar Medina, Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine
X. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Finalist Candidates for the Position of Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code $551.074, and Possible Action Including Consideration and Approval of the Appointment of Community Health Choice Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Vicki Keiser and Ms. Taylor Cooper B. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding Quality Of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. $161.032, Tex. Occupations Code Ann. $160.007, and Tex. Occupations Code Ann. $151.002 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection With the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services Including Updates Related to COVID-19 Planning, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session, Including Consideration of Approval of the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. Ann Barnes C. Report by the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements Including an Update on the Implementation of the Plan of Correction, CMS Re-survey, CLIA Survey and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code $161.032, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones D. Discussion Regarding the Harris Health Plan to Address the Ethical Challenges of a Severe Pandemic Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, and Tex. Gov’t Code Ann §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return Open Session – Dr. Ann Barnes, Ms. Carolynn Jones, Ms. Ebon Swofford E. Consultation With the County Attorney Regarding Board Governance During Pandemic and Delegation of Board Authority, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. $551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas F. Discussion Regarding the Duties of the of the Board Office Program Manager, Including Operations of the Board Office, Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Ann. $551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Xylia Rosenzweig G. Report Regarding Quality of Medical Care Including Covid-19 Matters and Discussion Regarding Duties of the President and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant To Tex. Health & Safety Code $161.032, Tex. Occupations Code $160.007, Tex. Occupations Code §151.002 and Tex. Government Code $551.074 – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa XI. Reconvene XII. Adjournment