REGULAR MEETING – September 26, 2023
The Madison Parish Hospital Service District Board held a regular meeting in the hospital board room of the Madison Parish Hospital, 900 Johnson Street, Tallulah, Louisiana on September 26, 2023, with the following commissioners present:
Thomas Mitchell, Calvin Washington, Cole, Norris, Jennifer Bolinder, and Carlos Ford
Chairman Mitchell called the meeting to order then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer. Roll call was made.
Chairman Mitchell read the items listed on the agenda then welcomed the public and opened the floor for public comments. There were no public comments.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the August 22, 2023, regular meeting minutes. Ms. Bolinder offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Motion carried.
Dr. Donald Perry included a brief report on the demolition completion of the old facility and start on new parking lot in his new hospital update.
Robert Laurents, CFO, presented the August 2023 draft financial statements. Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the August 2023 draft financial statements. Mr. Norris offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ford. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the RHC Removal/Discharge of Patient Policy and letters. Ms. Bolinder offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Ford. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the RHC New Patient (outpatient) Intake Procedure and form. Mr. Ford offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the amended Performance Evaluations Policy. Mr. Ford offered the motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell opened the disciplinary appeal hearing requested by Sarah Vining. After the public hearing process, Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to uphold the disciplinary action or to reverse it. Mr. Norris offered a motion to reverse the demotion. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Chairman Mitchell again entertained a motion to uphold the disciplinary action taken against Mrs. Vining. Ms. Bolinder offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Roll call was as follows:
Calvin Washington Yea
Jennifer Bolinder Yea
Carlos Ford Nay
Cole Norris Nay
Thomas Mitchell Nay
Prior to Chairman Mitchell announcing the results of the vote, and after discussion regarding the substance of the motion, Chairman Mitchell called for clarification on the motion. The motion was again
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taken to a vote. Roll call vote was as follows:
Calvin Washington Yea
Jennifer Bolinder Yea
Carlos Ford Nay
Cole Norris Nay
Thomas Mitchell Yea
Chairman Mitchell announced that the disciplinary action against the employee was upheld. Chairman Mitchell closed the appeal hearing.
There being no further business to present, Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to adjourn. Mr. Ford offered the motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder, to adjourn.
s//Thomas Mitchell________________ s//Donald R. Perry, MD_____________ Thomas Mitchell, Chairman Donald R. Perry, MD, Interim CEO
