REGULAR MEETING – July 25, 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 Tuesday, July 25, 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 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. He asked for any new participants to introduce themselves. Tanisha Bass, MPH Human Resource Executive Director, was the only new participant at the meeting.
Chairman Mitchell opened the floor for public comments. There being none, he proceeded with the agenda.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the June 13, 2023, special meeting minutes. Ms. Bolinder offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Motion carried.
Chasity Whitaker provided an update on the patient satisfaction surveys by reporting that survey responses have been received for the Rural Health Clinic. She also stated surveys were only going out via email currently. The process to receive surveys via text message is still in the works.
Dr. Donald Perry included a brief report on the demolition of the old facility in his new hospital update.
Robert Laurents, CFO, presented the May 2023 draft financials. Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the May 2023 draft financial statements. Mr. Washington offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Motion carried.
Chief Judge Felicia Toney Williams (Ret.) provided information regarding the CEO recruitment process. Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to authorize the selection of a recruitment firm. Mr. Norris offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the Rural Health Clinic Drug Storage Policy. Mr. Norris offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to omit Executive Session as terminated employee, S. Hutchinson was not present for her Appeal/Hearing. Judge Williams requested the minutes reflect that Ms. Hutchinson was served, by certified mail, the letter, notifying her that her requested hearing was set for this date, that appeared in the Commissioners’ packets. Mr. Norris offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Motion carried.
Judge Williams recommended the Commissioners vote on the employment matter regarding S. Hutchinson based on the terminated employee’s failure to appear for her requested hearing. Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to uphold the termination and officially close the matter. Mr. Washington offered the motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Mr. Norris abstained from voting. Motion carried.
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There being no further business to present, Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to adjourn. Mr. Norris offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Washington, to adjourn.
s//Thomas Mitchell_________________ s//Donald R. Perry________________
Thomas Mitchell, Chairman Donald R. Perry, MD, Interim CEO
