REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 28, 2023
The Madison Parish Hospital Service District Board held a regular meeting in the conference room of the Madison Parish Hospital, Tallulah, Louisiana on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, with the following commissioners present:
Thomas Mitchell, Calvin Washington, Cole Norris, and Jennifer Bolinder
Absent: Carlos Ford
Chairman Mitchell called the meeting to order, read the purpose for the meeting, then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer. Roll call was made.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to add the following policies to the agenda for approval:
Infection Control: Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms (AIRRs)
Eyewash Station
Patient Decontamination
Nursing: Restraint or Seclusion Use
Blood/Blood Components – Transfusion
Hoyer Lift
Siderails and Beds – Safety
Patient Care Services: Patient Transfer Board
Nurse Call System Medical Unit
Nurse Call System Emergency Department
Mr. Norris offered a motion to add the listed policies to the agenda, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell welcomed the public and requested they identify themselves. He then opened the floor for public comments. Mrs. Lydia Collins voiced concerns pertaining to the employee drug screen policy. Chairman Mitchell advised Mrs. Collins that as this was not an agenda item, it would not be open for discussion. He then reminded the public all comments should be on agenda items. He opened the floor once again for public comments. There being none, he proceeded with the meeting.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the February 28, 2023, minutes. Mr. Washington offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Norris. Motion carried.
Chasity Whitaker provided an update on the patient satisfaction survey by reporting a call is scheduled with the vendor for Thursday to continue with the patient satisfaction survey implementation process. A brief discussion followed regarding current patient satisfaction surveys.
Dr. Donald Perry, Interim CEO, reported in his new hospital update that today marks the opening day for the new hospital and emergency room. He explained the process of the move and commented that all was going well with the transition.
Ms. Ernestine Wixson, a member of the public, requested to return to public comments. Chairman Mitchell refused the request but recommended she request her comments/concerns be added to the agenda for the next meeting.
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Chief Judge Felicia Toney Williams (Ret) provided an update on the Grievance Policy, stating it is a draft to allow questions, comments, or additions to be made. She informed the commissioners that it will be placed in the Employee Handbook once approved. Chairman Mitchell made recommendations for corrections. The Grievance Policy will be presented for approval at the next meeting.
Robert Laurents, CFO, was available via Microsoft Teams to present the draft January 2023 Financial Statements. After a detailed review, Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the draft January 2023 Financial Statements. Mr. Washington offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Bolinder. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the Portable Handwashing Stations Policy. Mr. Norris offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the following policies previously added to the agenda:
Infection Control: Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms (AIRRs)
Eyewash Station
Patient Decontamination
Nursing: Restraint or Seclusion Use
Blood/Blood Components – Transfusion
Hoyer Lift
Siderails and Beds – Safety
Patient Care Services: Patient Transfer Board
Nurse Call System Medical Unit
Nurse Call System Emergency Department
Mr. Norris offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Motion carried.
There being no further business to present, Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to adjourn. Mr. Washington offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder, to adjourn.
/s/ Thomas Mitchell_______________ /s/ Donald R. Perry_________________
Thomas Mitchell, Chairman Donald R. Perry, MD, Interim CEO
