REGULAR MEETING – October 24, 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 October 24, 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 a silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made.
Chairman Mitchell read the items listed on the agenda and welcomed the public. He requested an introduction from one of the attendees then opened the floor for public comments. There were no public comments.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to amend agenda item 7 to read “Approval of Interim CEO’s Evaluation Procedure.” Ms. Bolinder offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to amend agenda item 9 to read “Approval of Affiliation Agreement by Dr. Perry to Staff.” 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. A brief discussion followed to address a patient complaint regarding temperature controls in the patient rooms and ventilation in the patient restrooms.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the September 26, 2023, regular meeting minutes. Mr. Washington offered the motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Motion carried.
John Murray, with LaPorte, presented the 2022 audit report via attendance through Microsoft Teams.
Robert Laurents, CFO, presented the September 2023 draft financial statements via attendance through Microsoft Teams. Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the September 2023 draft financial statements. Mr. Washington offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the annual review of the Medical Records/HIM Policy and Procedure Manual and the MPH Medical Staff By-Laws, Rules and Regulations. Ms. Bolinder offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Norris. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the Prohibited Donations Policy. Mr. Washington offered the motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the Medical Staff appointment/reappointments for Dr. Laura R. Kidd with Delta Pathology and Dr. Dean V. Moesch with Emergency Teleradiology. Ms. Bolinder offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to enter Executive Session. Mr. Washington offered the motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to return to Regular Session. Mr. Washington offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Norris. Motion carried. Mr. Norris stated that no action was taken during Executive Session.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the Interim CEO Evaluation Procedures. Mr. Norris offered the motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to approve the CEO search planning strategy. Mr. Norris offered the motion, seconded by Mr. Washington. Motion carried.
Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion for negotiation and approval of Affiliation Agreement by Dr. Perry. Mr. Washington offered the motion, seconded by Ms. Bolinder. Motion carried.
There being no further business to present, Chairman Mitchell entertained a motion to adjourn. Mr. Washington offered the motion to adjourn.
/s/ Thomas Mitchell________________ /s/ Donald R. Perry, MD___________ Thomas Mitchell, Chairman Donald R. Perry, MD, Interim CEO
