Special Announcement – Dr. Kenneth Mattox, Chief of Staff, Ben Taub Hospital will address the Board of Trustees
CEO Report – State of Harris Health System, Including Debriefing on COVID-19, LBJ Facility Update, and Impact of Hurricane Laura
A. Recommended Committee Approvals – Board Discussed 1. Consideration of Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting Board Meeting – June 25, 2020 2. Consideration of Approval of the Neonatal Program Plans at Ben Taub and LBJ Hospitals to Provide Quality Care for Birthing Mothers and Babies – Dr. Nathan Deal and Ms. Patricia Darnauer 3. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 330 Nursing Peer Review: Incident-Based, Minor Incidents and Safe Harbor – Dr. Maureen Padilla 4. Consideration of Approval of Subsidy Payments to Community Health Choice, Inc. for the Health Insurance Marketplace Non-Federal Premium Payments and Expansion of the Subsidy Program for the 2021 Enrollment Period to Include Eligible Harris County Low Income Patients With Household Incomes Between 150% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System June 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 6. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System First Quarter FY2021 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 7. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Second Quarter CY2020 Pension Plan Report – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 8. Consideration of Approval of the New Harris Health System Policy No. 582.01 – Drug Diversion – Dr. Michael Nnadi B. New Items for Board Consideration Dr. Kimberly Monday 5 min 3. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement Between Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $122,574 to Fund Epilepsy Program Services for the Term September 1, 2020 Through August 31, 2021 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 4. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Fund Integrated Family Planning Opioid Response Pilot Project Services in an Amount not to Exceed $500,000.00 for the Initial Term of September 1, 2020, Through August 31, 2021 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 5. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement Between Harris Health System and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation in the Amount of $230,025 Benefitting the Children's Health Fund 2020 School-Based Mental Health Expanded Access and Health Promotion (SBMHEAPP) Project for a One-Year Term – Mr. Jeffery Baker 6. Consideration of Approval for a Grant Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District Foundation and Harris Health System in the Amount of $120,000 to Provide 1,000 Hours of ICU-trained Contract Nursing Care for a One Year Term – Mr. Jeffery Baker 7. Consideration of Approval of Revisions to the FY2021 Audit Plan – Mr. Michael Post and Ms. Errika Perkins, Harris County Auditors {End of Consent Agenda} 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Second Amendment of an Interlocal Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Public Health Funded by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part A to Increase the Agreement by $75,000.81 to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV Positive Patients of Harris Health System for the Term March 1, 2020 Through February 28, 2021– Dr. Glorimar Medina 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Renewal of a Grant Agreement from the United States Department of Health & Human Services Administration (HRSA) and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Funded Under Part D of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 in the Amount of $371,851 to Provide Outpatient Family Centered Care for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth living with HIV/AIDS for the Term August 1, 2019 Through July 31, 2022 – Dr. Glorimar Medina
A. Presentation by Health Management Associates (HMA) Regarding The Framework for the Development of Harris Health System’s Fiscal Year 2022 – Fiscal Year 2026 Strategic Plan – Dr. Roxane Townsend, Health Management Associates
Item(s) Related to Quality Committee Dr. Arthur W. Bracey 5 min 1. Consideration of Approval of 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 Ms. Anne Clutterbuck 10 min 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A1 through A47) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger (See Attached Expenditure Summary: August 27, 2020) 2. 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 and Ms. Victoria Nikitin
Consideration of Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting Health Care for the Homeless Program Meeting – July 30, 2020
Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program 2020 Quality Management Plan 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. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine
VIII. Executive Session Dr. Kimberly Monday TBD A. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007, and Texas 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, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session, Including Acceptance of The Harris Health System Quality and Safety Performance Measures - Inpatient and Outpatient Priorities – Dr. Ann Barnes B. 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 CLIA Survey and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Minority Women Owned Business Policy, Pursuant To Texas Government Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return To Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas IX. Reconvene Dr. Kimberly Monday X. Adjournment
Special Announcement – Dr. Kenneth Mattox, Chief of Staff, Ben Taub Hospital will address the Board of Trustees
CEO Report – State of Harris Health System, Including Debriefing on COVID-19, LBJ Facility Update, and Impact of Hurricane Laura
A. Recommended Committee Approvals – Board Discussed 1. Consideration of Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting Board Meeting – June 25, 2020 2. Consideration of Approval of the Neonatal Program Plans at Ben Taub and LBJ Hospitals to Provide Quality Care for Birthing Mothers and Babies – Dr. Nathan Deal and Ms. Patricia Darnauer 3. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Harris Health System Policy No. 330 Nursing Peer Review: Incident-Based, Minor Incidents and Safe Harbor – Dr. Maureen Padilla 4. Consideration of Approval of Subsidy Payments to Community Health Choice, Inc. for the Health Insurance Marketplace Non-Federal Premium Payments and Expansion of the Subsidy Program for the 2021 Enrollment Period to Include Eligible Harris County Low Income Patients With Household Incomes Between 150% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System June 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 6. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System First Quarter FY2021 Investment Report – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 7. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Second Quarter CY2020 Pension Plan Report – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin 8. Consideration of Approval of the New Harris Health System Policy No. 582.01 – Drug Diversion – Dr. Michael Nnadi B. New Items for Board Consideration Dr. Kimberly Monday 5 min 3. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement Between Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the Amount of $122,574 to Fund Epilepsy Program Services for the Term September 1, 2020 Through August 31, 2021 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 4. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Fund Integrated Family Planning Opioid Response Pilot Project Services in an Amount not to Exceed $500,000.00 for the Initial Term of September 1, 2020, Through August 31, 2021 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 5. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement Between Harris Health System and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation in the Amount of $230,025 Benefitting the Children's Health Fund 2020 School-Based Mental Health Expanded Access and Health Promotion (SBMHEAPP) Project for a One-Year Term – Mr. Jeffery Baker 6. Consideration of Approval for a Grant Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District Foundation and Harris Health System in the Amount of $120,000 to Provide 1,000 Hours of ICU-trained Contract Nursing Care for a One Year Term – Mr. Jeffery Baker 7. Consideration of Approval of Revisions to the FY2021 Audit Plan – Mr. Michael Post and Ms. Errika Perkins, Harris County Auditors {End of Consent Agenda} 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Second Amendment of an Interlocal Agreement Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Public Health Funded by Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part A to Increase the Agreement by $75,000.81 to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV Positive Patients of Harris Health System for the Term March 1, 2020 Through February 28, 2021– Dr. Glorimar Medina 2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Renewal of a Grant Agreement from the United States Department of Health & Human Services Administration (HRSA) and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System Funded Under Part D of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 in the Amount of $371,851 to Provide Outpatient Family Centered Care for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth living with HIV/AIDS for the Term August 1, 2019 Through July 31, 2022 – Dr. Glorimar Medina
A. Presentation by Health Management Associates (HMA) Regarding The Framework for the Development of Harris Health System’s Fiscal Year 2022 – Fiscal Year 2026 Strategic Plan – Dr. Roxane Townsend, Health Management Associates
Item(s) Related to Quality Committee Dr. Arthur W. Bracey 5 min 1. Consideration of Approval of 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 Ms. Anne Clutterbuck 10 min 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A1 through A47) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger (See Attached Expenditure Summary: August 27, 2020) 2. 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 and Ms. Victoria Nikitin
Consideration of Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting Health Care for the Homeless Program Meeting – July 30, 2020
Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program 2020 Quality Management Plan 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. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine
VIII. Executive Session Dr. Kimberly Monday TBD A. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007, and Texas 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, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session, Including Acceptance of The Harris Health System Quality and Safety Performance Measures - Inpatient and Outpatient Priorities – Dr. Ann Barnes B. 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 CLIA Survey and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Minority Women Owned Business Policy, Pursuant To Texas Government Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return To Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas IX. Reconvene Dr. Kimberly Monday X. Adjournment