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Brookings Health System
Board of Trustees
May 24, 2012
Board of Trustee Members:
Al Baker, Jim Booher, Arne Brown, Sandra Faltemier, Debra Johnston (via conference phone),
Justin Sell, Julie Whaley, Zeno W. Wicks, III, Walt Wosje; ex-officios: John Kubal and Mike
McClemans
Guests: Deb Thomas, Laboratory Manager (excused at 6:23 p.m.), Todd Meierhenry (arrived at
6:25 p.m.), Meierhenry Sargent, LLP, Jason Merkley, CEO, Kevin Coffey, CFO (excused at 7:44
p.m.), Tammy Hillestad, CNO (excused at 7:13 p.m.), and Deb Davis, recorder
Baker called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
EDUCATION
Thomas provided education to the Board about what the Laboratory Department does at
Brookings Health System. The department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In
addition to providing services for the entire health system, other entities such as both community
medical clinics, SDSU Student Health and Ambulatory Surgical Center have testing conducted at
BHS. With a physician’s order, outpatient laboratory services can also be obtained in the
facility. The newly remodeled lab has 9 testing sections: Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank,
Microbiology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Phlebotomy, Serology and Urine Drug Screen/Breath
Alcohol Testing. Dr. Karla Murphy from Physicians Lab is the medical director. Thomas
emphasized the importance of quality in the Lab and indicated every two years the department is
audited by CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment), which is regulated by CMS
(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). She noted in February the department was
inspected and passed the survey. Thomas was excused 6:23 p.m.
GUEST
Todd Meierhenry, a bond attorney with Meierhenry Sargent, LLP , presented to the group the
legal involvement necessary for the purchase of COPs (certificates of participation).
Meierhenry provided an overview of his experience throughout South Dakota working 501(c)3
entities and municipalities, such as Brookings. He indicated the completion time is
approximately 20 days once the size and scope of project is determined and the fiscal viability is
determined. At that point Request for Proposals will be sent to banks in the community.
Meierhenry noted since South Dakota has a constitutional borrowing limit for state and city
municipalities, the certificates of participation is a viable way for public entities to build. He
noted this type of financing is quite prevalent throughout the state. He stated now is a good time
to seek this type of funding. Once dollars are secured specific requirements of the IRS code need
to be followed throughout the duration of the note. Meierhenry was excused at 6:42 p.m.
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INFORMATION
Baker noted ordinance 07-12 was approved by the City Council. The payment the Board now
receives will be considered self-employment income. From a planning standpoint, he wanted to
make the members aware of the potential tax liability. He asked the Board to consider using a
portion of the payment toward a donation to the Brookings Health System Foundation. In June
the new Foundation Development Officer will attend the Board meeting and talk more about the
Foundation and opportunity to donate.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Whaley/Faltemier to approve the following: April 17, 2012 meeting minutes, April
2012 Adjustments, April 2012 Financials, Credentialing: 2-year Reappointment to Courtesy
Staff of Robert Suga from Orthopedic Institute; 1-year provisional Courtesy Staff appointment of
Paul Cink, M.D. from Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Associates; 1-year provisional appointment
as Allied Health status to Karen Bumann, PAC at White Medical Clinic and 1-year provisional
appointment as Allied Health status to Kent Fry, PAC at Orthopedic Institute and April 2012
Payables (as follows):
April 2012 payables
(vendor name and amount)
4IMPRINT, INC, $471.92; A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO, $1,187.28;COABBOTT LABORATORIES, $362.45; ACADEMY OF NUTRITION &
DIETETICS, $220.00; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, $50.00; AESCULAP, $10.76; ALCON LABORATORIES, INC., $1,200.80;
ARIZANT HEALTHCARE, INC, $114.80; ARJOHUNTLEIGH INC, $191.20; ASHLEY BOHMAN, $44.40; AUTOMATIC BUILDING
CONTROLS, $582.98; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, $65.00; AVERA MEDICAL GROUP BROOKINGS, $51,395.33; AVESIS, $2,339.50;
BIO RAD LABORATORIES, INC., $132.46; BIOMERIEUX, INC, $282.61; BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP, $1,073.00; BOUND TREE
MEDICAL, LLC, $57.70; BREG, INC., $113.93; LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC, $1,000.00; BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM, $61.62;
C R BARD INC, $473.58; CARDINAL HEALTH, $2,117.78; CARDINAL HEALTH, $1,298.37; CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC, $17,608.14;
CARSTENS INC, $43.63; CARYN CLEMETSON, $430.13; CAVERN BEAT LLC, $500.00; CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, $497.89; CENTRAL
BUSINESS SUPPLY, $488.08; CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $983.02; CHANNING BETE CO, INC, $95.30; CHILD SUPPORT
PAYMENT CENTER, $511.38; CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM, $150.00; COLE PAPERS INC, $572.99; CREDIT COLLECTIONS
BUREAU, $93.53; CREST HEALTHCARE SUPPLY, $116.95; DJ ORTHOPEDICS, LLC, $137.39; DAKOTACARE - FLEX, $1,386.88;
DAKOTALAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, $4,065.00; DANIELLE KROSCHEL, $220.00; DEB MOORE, $180.38; DEB PRODOEHL,
$130.43; DISH NETWORK, $103.99; DRAINS UNLIMITED & PLUMBING, $399.00; DRIVE-BY SIGNS, $395.00; ECOWATER SYSTEMS
OF BROOKINGS, $38.34; ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, $379.08; FEDEX, $2,112.23; FIRST BANK & TRUST, $3,042.12; FIRST BANK
AND TRUST, $265.00; FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF VOLGA, $35.00; FISHER HEALTHCARE, $74.68; GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
INFORMATION, $37.00; GENTRY FINANCE CORP, $178.13; GREGG TEBEEST, $154.29; HAMLIN PROCENTER, $747.00; HAUGE
ASSOCIATES, INC, $75.00; HEALTH CARE LOGISTICS, INC, $324.39; HOMETOWN SERVICE & TIRE, LLC, $179.98; HONEYWELL
HOMMED LLC, $400.00; HOPKINS MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $103.95; HOSPIRA WORLDWIDE, INC, $1,236.64; ING ANNUITY COMPANY,
$1,441.50; J & J HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC, $37.03; JAN OLSON, $210.90; JASON HANSSEN, $3,000.00; JASON MERKLEY,
$214.79; JENNY BICKETT, $32.19; JOHN M WARREN, INC, $722.70; JUDY DUFFY, $17.76; JULIE HENRY, $294.71; JULIE
VANDEWEERD, $207.02; KATE HOGAN, $754.63; KELLY MASER, $55.50; KELO-TV, $1,460.00; KONE, $111.36; KREISERS, INC.,
$7,914.71; LIBERTY MUTUAL, $12.50; LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS WILKINS, $380.76; LISA MALONE, $295.82; LIVING DESIGN INC,
$75.00; LORRAINE JANSSEN ESTATE, $180.30; LYNETTE RICHARZ, $159.84; LYNNE KAUFMANN, $44.40; MARCO, INC, $97.02;
MARKETLAB INC, $110.04; MAVIS GEHANT, $101.01; MEDELA, $41.32; MEDIACOM LLC, $1,680.82; MEDTOX DIAGNOSTICS, INC,
$1,279.46; MIDWEST BOILER REPAIR INC, $9,050.00; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $2,704.94; MITEL TECHNOLOGIES INC, $7,306.00; NAPA
AUTO PARTS, $72.95; NASCO, $10.95; NEOTECH PRODUCTS, INC., $96.13; NETWORK SERVICES CO, $714.33; NINA NORDBYE,
$82.70; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $288.08; O'CONNOR CO, $320.42; OFFICE DEPOT, INC, $153.96; OLYMPUS AMERICA INC,
$499.63; OTIS ELEVATOR CO, $176.80; PDS INC., $2,160.00; PENNER PATIENT CARE INC, $91.00; PHARMACIST'S LETTER,
$233.00; PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC, $2,779.65; POSEY CO, $71.22; POSTMASTER, $795.00; PRECISION LENS, $1,193.50;
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS, INC., $134.27; PROMPT ALERT INC, $232.00; RANDI BAUMAN, $437.34; REDLINGER BROS, $1,382.33;
REMEL INC, $1,400.80; RESPIRONICS, $138.13; RFD NEWS GROUP INC, $670.00; RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET, $86.25; RYAN
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WUELLNER, $66.60; SARSTEDT, INC., $215.53; SDHIMA, $140.00; SEPTEMBER BESSLER, $57.72; SHARI KLEINJAN, $555.56;
SHELLEY HAGENSON, $140.42; SHELLY DEKNIKKER, $280.28; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, $1,948.34; SILVER SCREEN
ADVERTISING, $250.00; SIOUX CITY CHAPTER AAPC, $250.00; SOUTH DAKOTA SUPPLEMENTAL, $1,432.50; STEP SAVER INC,
$72.00; SWIFTEL COMMUNICATIONS, $6,061.06; SYNTHES, $2,042.51; THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD, $920.00; THE ST
JOHN COMPANIES, $88.21; TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, $1,404.00; TRI-ANIM HEALTH SERVICES, INC, $263.62; UNITED PARCEL
SERVICE, $187.30; UNITED WAY, $12.50; UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, $56,275.75; UTV, $74.00; UW-MILWAUKEE, $415.00;
XEROX CORP, $706.89; VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS, INC., $2,088.99; WAGNER HOME & BUILDING INSPECTION, $5,020.00; WAL
MART, $865.26; WILSON OPHTHALMIC CORP, $1.13; YES DISTRIBUTING INC, $157.13; ZIMMER US, INC, $42.84; WAL MART,
$60.31; AAHAM, $360.00; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, $1,360.33; ACTION PACT, $1,500.00; AIRSEP CORP, $970.97; ALL MED
SERVICES OF FLORIDA, $175.00; AMY STOEL, $1,489.29; ANTIFREEZE RECYCLING INC., $550.00; ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES, $301.87; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, $36,589.16; AVERA MCKENNAN REGIONAL LAB, $15,134.74; AVERA MEDICAL
GROUP BROOKINGS, $207.77; BP OF BROOKINGS, INC, $742.79; BROOKINGS AREA TRANSIT, $600.00; BROOKINGS COUNTRY
CLUB, $1,705.16; BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM, $19.05; BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, $20,820.16; BROOKINGS RADIO,
$2,102.50; BROOKINGS REGISTER, $5,554.84; BROWN INDUSTRIES INC., $145.00; BRUCE DYSTHE, $50.00; CARDINAL HEALTH,
$1,882.84; CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC, $13,192.72; CELLTRAK TECHNOLOGIES INC, $270.00; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY,
$252.38; CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS INC, $281.00; CENTURYLINK, $260.63; CITY OF BROOKINGS LANDFILL, $64.06; CLITES
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, $1,626.26; COLE PAPERS INC, $1,172.77; COMMUNITY SAFETY NET, $150.00; CONTINENTAL
AMERICAN INSURANCE, $776.78; COOKS WASTEPAPER & RECYCLING, $1,985.80; COOPER SURGICAL, $884.15; COURTESY
PLUMBING, INC., $20.00; DAKOTA DATA SHRED, $547.98; DAKOTACARE - FLEX, $2,257.96; DARREL CROCKER, $75.00; DR JAMES
WALERY, MD, $2,000.00; DR. RONOLD TESCH, $455.36; DRAINS UNLIMITED & PLUMBING, $100.00; DUANE EVERDING, $32.27;
ELIZABETH PEKAS, $1,000.00; ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, $25.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST, $569.12; FIRST CHOICE OF THE
MIDWEST, $161.93; FISHER HEALTHCARE, $2,334.19; FIX IT SHOP, $238.35; GRAINGER, INC, $1,108.46; GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO
INC, $800.80; HAUGE ASSOCIATES INC, $2,756.10; HILL-ROM, $2,010.00; INTENSIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC., $308.23; KREISERS,
INC., $7,968.89; LOWE'S, $1,297.63; M & T FIRE & SAFETY, INC, $70.50; MIDWEST GLASS, INC., $110.50; MIDWEST MEDICAL
SERVICES INC., $350.00; MINN-KOTA PEST SERVICES, INC., $167.48; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $2,084.50; MITEL TECHNOLOGIES INC,
$2,578.51; MOBILE NEURODIAGNOSTIC SERVICE, INC, $2,719.00; MONARCH SALES CO INC, $591.62; NCH VASCULAR
SYMPOSIUM, $90.00; NATIONAL RESEARCH CORP, $13,690.25; OHIO MEDICAL CORP, $322.91; OLYMPUS AMERICA INC,
$29,606.02; OPTICAL DISTRIBUTOR GROUP, $2,325.59; PATTERSON MEDICAL, $1,199.90; PDS INC., $1,620.00; PHARMACIA,
$2,193.69; PHYSICIANS LABORATORY LTD, $1,000.00; PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC, $215.91; PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM,
$486.00; PRO-TEC ROOFING & SHEET METAL, INC, $150.00; REDLINGER BROS, $7,505.18; REMEL INC, $5.60; RES MED, $5,300.49;
RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET, $71.56; SANFORD CLINIC, $294.66; SARSTEDT, INC., $151.16; SDAHO, $150.00; SDSMA, $1,750.00;
SECURE BILL PAY, $368.00; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, $1,002.62; SKYLAR SINKEY, $14.43; SODEXO, INC &
AFFILIATES, $65,881.16; SPEEDY CLEANERS, $383.50; STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY-ACCT REC, $741.60; STEP SAVER INC,
$130.20; SWIFTEL CENTER, $2,379.40; SYLVIA SCHULTZ, $1,000.00; TAMMY HILLESTAD, $188.70; TERRI SELLERS, $46.07; THE
UPS STORE, $197.25; TIM WATSON, $287.06; U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, $3,000.00; ULTRA-CHEM, INC, $1,126.05; UNIVERSAL
HOSPITAL SERVICES, $2,848.40; WHIRC, $285.00; WYETH PHARMACEUTICALS, $1,617.98; ZOLL MEDICAL CORP, $11,321.78;
BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, $6,016.67; LOWE'S, $152.31; MEDICA MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT, $8.14; DAKOTACARE, $930.60;
RAILROAD MEDICAER, $91.06; MEDICA, $26.31; MEDICARE, $300.49; MEDICARE, $96.06; STATE FARM MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT,
$21.74; WORK COMP DAKTRONICS, $192.60; KRISTEN L KNOX, $74.93; MICHAEL J KUECHENMEISTER, $70.06; CONNIE J
HACKETT., $360.61; BETTY DREW, $221.06; JENNIFER E KARLEN, $174.96; ALVERA V WICKSTROM, $10.32; JAMI HENNRICH,
$18.83; REGGIS GASSMAN, $55.30; LARRY D RINGGENBERG, $6.60; SHAHEEN QASMI, $20.00; MARY P SOVELL, $27.00; GENIECE
M HOLM, $15.24; ILA J LUSHBOUGH, $30.00; BARBARA A MILTON, $27.00; ADELE E SUDLOW, $49.17; BEVERLY HEALTHCARE SE
BILLING, $967.06; 3M HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS, $200.00; AAA COLLECTIONS INC, $2,454.48; ABBOTT NUTRITION, $235.01;
ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, $50.00; AESCULAP, $153.48; AFLAC, $9,395.02; AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL, $925.32; ALCON
LABORATORIES, INC., $44,900.00; ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING, $82.00; AMERICAN GARAGE DOOR CO, $203.06; ARMSTRONG
MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, $9,548.94; ASD HEALTHCARE, $717.20; AUTOMATIC BUILDING CONTROLS, $77.01; AVERA HOME
INFUSION, $319.47; AVERA MEDICAL GROUP ONCOLOGY, $100.31; BIO RAD LABORATORIES, INC., $272.06; BRIAN STERUD,
$242.37; BROOKINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, $13,090.00; BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM, $80.27; BROOKINGS HEALTH
SYSTEM FOUNDATION, $807.00; BROWN & SAENGER, $2,035.80; CARDINAL HEALTH, $2,262.49; CARDINAL HEALTH, $1,629.00;
CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC, $33,945.57; CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, $28.76; CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, $363.47; CENTRAL
BUSINESS SUPPLY, $1,421.46; CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS INC, $281.00; CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER, $511.38;
COLE PAPERS INC, $701.62; COMFORT INN, $322.54; CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU, $93.53; CROSS COUNTRY EDUCATION,
$1,058.00; CULLIGAN, $341.75; DAKOTA TRUCK UNDERWRITERS, $17,138.00; DAKOTACARE, $161,165.89; DAKOTACARE - FLEX,
$1,448.82; DAKOTALAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, $4,115.00; DE'S NIFTY REPAIRS, $35.00; DIRECT SUPPLY, INC., $286.98;
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DYNAMIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC, $4,241.00; ELECTRIC PULP, $615.00; ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, $2,635.12; FIRST BANK &
TRUST LEASING SERVICES, $5,484.00; FIRST BANK AND TRUST, $375.00; G & R CONTROLS, INC., $3,143.00; GENTRY CREDIT
CORP., $329.90; GENTRY FINANCE CORP, $77.05; GLOVER & HELSPER, PC, $3,965.89; GRAINGER, INC, $268.07; GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC CO INC, $86.46; HAUGE ASSOCIATES, INC, $75.00; HEMOCUE, ICN, $137.00; HY-VEE INC, $1,209.62; HY-VEE
PHARMACY, $1,591.11; ING ANNUITY CO, $1,441.50; INVACARE CONTINUING CARE, $1,108.90; JENNY BICKETT, $17.76; JESSE
WALSH, $138.75; JILL MUTZIGER, $50.00; KANDI JENSEN, $14.99; KCI USA, $1,112.10; KONE, $220.00; KREISERS, INC., $5,889.41;
LAB SAFETY SUPPLY INC, $43.08; LAMAR COMPANIES, $450.00; LARRY HULT, $16.65; LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO,
$6,493.01; MEDIACOM LLC, $59.95; MEDICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC, $7,823.00; MEGAN STAFFORD, $115.00; MITEL
NETSOLUTIONS, $1,407.90; MITEL TECHNOLOGIES INC, $8,260.00; McKESSON PLASMA & BIOLOGICS, $2,330.20; NANCY
JOHNSON, $30.00; NETWORK SERVICES CO, $1,775.19; NIELSEN'S, $404.18; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $7,076.06; OLYMPUS
AMERICA INC, $18,061.04; OLYMPUS FINANCIAL SERVICES, $690.37; OMNICARE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, $1,324.33; ORTHOPEDIC
INSTITUTE, $23.17; OXYRASE, INC., $60.64; PATTERSON MEDICAL, $219.48; PRECISION LENS, $721.00; REMEL INC, $340.89; RFD
NEWS GROUP INC, $49.98; RYAN WUELLNER, $204.96; SARSTEDT, INC., $235.23; SD STATE TREASURER, $1,667.95; SEPTEMBER
BESSLER, $90.32; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, $1,034.62; SISU MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, $4,100.00; SKYLAR SINKEY,
$72.64; SKYTRON, $557.14; SODEXO, INC & AFFILIATES, $18,047.45; SOURCEONE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES, $90.04; SOUTH
DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, $136,550.86; SOUTH DAKOTA SUPPLEMENTAL, $1,432.50; STEP SAVER INC, $85.80;
STERICYCLE, INC., $2,311.05; THE TECHNOLOGY SOURCE, INC., $995.00; TOTAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS INC, $249.40; TRI-ANIM
HEALTH SERVICES, INC, $1,424.04; UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, $750.72; UNITED WAY, $12.50; UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES,
$13,200.00; V.J. AHLERS EXCAVATING INC, $7,550.17; VERIZON WIRELESS, $2,525.36; YES DISTRIBUTING INC, $196.74; ZIMMER
US, INC, $21,712.00; AESCULAP, $10.63; AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL, $382.13; ALCON LABORATORIES, INC., $492.00; ALERE
NORTH AMERICA, INC, $2,637.50; ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, $112.05; ALIMED INC, $27.29; ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING,
$192.95; AMERICA'S PPO, $238.22; ARIZANT HEALTHCARE, INC, $77.30; ARJOHUNTLEIGH INC, $191.20; ARLINGTON CAR SHOW,
$50.00; AVERA HEALTHWORKS, $10.00; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, $3,696.70; BARRETT'S FLOORING, $20,865.24; BIO RAD
LABORATORIES, INC., $527.73; BIOMET, INC, $10,609.00; BROOKINGS BAND BOOSTERS, $100.00; BROOKINGS ENGRAVING,
$5.00; BROOKINGS PROFESSIONAL OFFICES INC, $2,200.00; C R BARD INC, $170.27; CARDINAL HEALTH, $1,884.58; CARDINAL
HEALTH, $1,749.71; CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC, $13,129.09; CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, $1,604.34; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY,
$134.47; CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $1,838.65; CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS INC, $791.85; COLE PAPERS INC, $766.70;
CORY KIRBY, $355.00; CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU, $3,485.10; DAKOTACARE - FLEX, $668.35; DAVE TIMPE, $3,106.39; DELTA
DENTAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA, $16,525.82; DEUBROOK YEARBOOK, $50.00; DIRECT SUPPLY, INC., $207.48; DJO, LLC, $127.71; DR.
RONOLD TESCH, $6,111.33; E PROVIDER SOLUTIONS, LLC, $3,798.65; EIDE BAILLY LLP, $1,300.00; EMDEON, $138.57;
ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, $250.10; FISHER HEALTHCARE, $115.93; FISHER HEALTHCARE, $196.65; FOERSTER OFFICE &
JANITORIAL SUPPLY, $69.40; GE HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES, $3,006.28; GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO INC, $199.18;
GUARDIAN, $2,999.67; HEALTH FORUM, INC., $550.00; HEMATOLOGICS, INC., $650.00; HIMSS MEMBERSHIP, $3,125.00;
HONEYWELL HOMMED LLC, $400.00; HOSPIRA WORLDWIDE, INC, $1,039.92; ICU MEDICAL, INC., $27.34; IDVILLE, $46.50; ING LIFE
INSURANCE, $15.50; ITC TELECOM, $206.74; J & J HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC, $904.18; JASON MERKLEY, $150.00; JOHNSON'S
PRO-CLEAN, $600.00; JON WEBER, $156.00; KCI USA, $222.42; KIWANIS CLUB OF BROOKINGS, $117.75; KREISERS, INC.,
$8,898.76; LANSINOH LABORATORIES, INC, $92.88; MANDY ODEGAARD, $45.52; MARY JANE FOSTER, $77.70; MASIMO
AMERICAS, INC, $255.00; MAVIS GEHANT, $22.47; MEDIBADGE INC, $152.55; MEDRAD, $584.11; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $4,293.38;
MITEL TECHNOLOGIES INC, $5,110.00; NETWORK SERVICES CO, $1,907.72; NUORTHO SURGICAL, INC., $373.09; OFFICE DEPOT,
INC, $169.71; PAM WECKWERTH, $433.37; PARTY DEPOT, $19.80; PDS INC., $3,780.00; PINESTAR TECHNOLOGY INC, $169.00;
PRECISION LENS, $721.00; PRIDE NEON INC., $5,255.06; REMEL INC, $2,321.76; RES MED, $2,063.74; RYAN SATTLER, $57.72;
SALTER LABS, $162.47; SARSTEDT, INC., $47.19; SDHCA, $456.65; SHARI KLEINJAN, $27.93; SIOUX VALLEY WIRELESS, $148.90;
SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC, $201.86; STERIS CORP, $373.76; STRYKER ENDOSCOPY, $1,405.75; THE ST JOHN COMPANIES,
$73.00; TIM WATSON, $147.61; UNCLE SAM JAM, $500.00; VORIZON LABS, $1,520.48; WAL MART, $942.50; WHEN TO WORK, INC.,
$200.00; WHITE HEALTHCARE CENTER, $1,250.00.
Total: $1,338,296.27
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jim Booher, aye, Arne Brown, aye, Sandra Faltemier, aye, Debra
Johnston (via conference phone), aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III,
not present, Walt Wosje, aye. Motion carried.
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REPORTS
Operational
CEO Report
Groundbreaking on the new skilled nursing facility occurred on May 15, 2012. The construction crew
working on the new facility is ahead of schedule. A press release was issued on May 23rd noting the
change in management of the dialysis unit. Merkley indicated Avera has requested minor remodeling be
done to ensure the unit passes survey certification. Rob Meese of HGA has been corresponding with
Merkley regarding campus master planning. This topic will be discussed in detail with the Strategic
Planning Committee for preparation of the Board Retreat. The third annual “Aiming to Inspire Health”
will occur on August 23rd. The Board of Trustee meeting will be moved to accommodate the event.
Merkley presented the Performance Dashboard. The dashboard, which will provide a snapshot of the
organization’s key indicators, will be presented to the group on a quarterly basis. The targets were based
on the historical performance of the facility as well as data obtained from the yearly audit done by Eide
Bailly.
CFO Report
In addition to the written report, Coffey indicated Yorkshire Eye Clinic will be undergoing a face-lift by
installing new carpet and furnishings.
Charity write-off for April was $31,559, bringing the year-to-date amount to $93,266. Fiscal year 2011
audited figure was $305,024, in 2010, $311,830 and in 2009, $284,470.
Total cash disbursements for April totaled $2,501,410.66. Payroll and benefit expenses (excluding MRI
and YEC) were $1,625,170.
New Hires: Anderson, B.; $23.16; Donovan, J., $15.50; Ebert, D., $11.31; Kucker, R., $8.00; Sachariason, S., $23.00;
Smith, A., $11.31; Weekes, D., $11.31.
Status Change: Bolzer, C., $13.94; Bortnem, H., $29.69; Deknikker, S., $20.46; Engen, B., $14.70; Everding, D.,
$28.00; Froelich, T., $43.70; Hanson, K., $36.18; Heidemann, D., $16.20; Hughes, C., $11.54; Jacobson, L., $11.54; Jacobson,
L., $29.13; Klug, S., $31.06; Kruisselbrink, B., $23.48; Lemme, M., $25.17; Mileham, A., $14.60; Moberg Lee, J., $26.01; Reed,
M., $30.29; Reynolds, R., $15.26; Rieffenberger, K., $20.17; Sapp, L., $35.73; Schneider, S., $26.88; Schulz, S., $21.84;
Skogstad, K., $36.18; Storhaug, K., $27.34; Suckow, G., $15.79; Swedlund, V., $31.65.
CNO Report
Hillestad noted the second phase of the moves to the remodeled location occurred. Speech Therapy is
now relocated from the second floor to the main floor. She also invited the Board to the White Medical
Clinic open house on June 13th from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Board
Building Committee:
The Building Committee met on May 10, 2012. Booher noted the committee has two action items that
need the full Board’s approval. Cost estimates were presented by Wagner to repair the existing sidewalk
and curb to be ADA compliant on the recently purchased building, Yorkshire Plaza. A motion from
Brown/Whaley for Wagner to move forward with the sidewalk and curb project to make the north entry
of the Yorkshire Plaza ADA complaint.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jim Booher, aye, Arne Brown, aye, Sandra Faltemier, aye, Debra Johnston (via
conference phone), aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, not present, Walt Wosje,
aye. Motion carried.
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Next Booher indicated Wagner presented a concern with heavy rains and the potential for water damage
in the southeast window well of Yorkshire Plaza. Wagner recommended to the committee a cover be put
over the window to reflect the rain. He also suggested a larger discharge pipe be installed.
Brown/Whaley made the motion for Wagner to take the necessary steps to ensure water seepage does not
occur on the property when heavy rains present.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jim Booher, aye, Arne Brown, aye, Sandra Faltemier, aye, Debra Johnston (via
conference phone), aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, not present, Walt Wosje,
aye. Motion carried.
Finance Committee:
The Finance Committee met May 17, 2012. There were three action items. As a result of Meierhenry’s
presentation, Merkley asked the Board if they were ready to move forward with hiring Dougherty &
Company, as the advisor, at their proposed free of $20,000. Merkley reminded the group that this fee
does not include the legal costs from Meierhenry Sargent LLP. Once the request for proposals are
returned, which Doughtery & Company will send out and present to local banks, Todd Meierhenry will
be the legal representative for Brookings Health System/City of Brookings to complete the necessary
paperwork. A motion from Whaley/Faltemier to move forward with the proposal from Dougherty &
Company to be the financial advisor of the COPs financing and engage Todd Meierhenry as legal counsel
for the process.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jim Booher, aye, Arne Brown, aye, Sandra Faltemier, aye, Debra Johnston (via
conference phone), aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, not present, Walt Wosje,
aye. Motion carried.
The low bid for a new ultrasound machine was received from GE for $77,486. Coffey noted the new
machine was needed as the existing machine is having a lot of down time and causing scheduling
conflicts for timely patient care. Although the item was not in the capital budget for 2012, there are
contingency dollars for the purchase. A motion by Whaley/Sell to accept the bid.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jim Booher, aye, Arne Brown, aye, Sandra Faltemier, aye, Debra Johnston (via
conference phone), aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, not present, Walt Wosje,
aye. Motion carried.
The low bid for a new chiller was received from Prairie Sons, Inc. for $192,350. Coffey reminded the
Board this purchase should take care of the demand for air conditioning, since the nursing home, will be
taken off line once the current construction is complete and a standalone unit is installed. A motion by
Booher/Brown to approve the bid for $192,350.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jim Booher, aye, Arne Brown, aye, Sandra Faltemier, aye, Debra Johnston (via
conference phone), aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, not present, Walt Wosje,
aye. Motion carried.
QI/Personnel Committee:
The QI/Personnel Committee met May 15, 2012. Faltemier informed Board members of the current
practice in place to ensure new hires are vaccinated against MMR (mumps, measles and rubella). The
proposed practice, as recommended from the Infection Control Committee, is to put accountability back
to the employee by showing proof they are immunized from MMR and if proof cannot be shown, the new
hire needs to be vaccinated/tittered, at their expense. A motion from Faltemier/Whaley to follow the
recommended process from Infection Control Committee that all new hires show proof of MMR
vaccination prior to the employees start date at BHS.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jim Booher, aye, Arne Brown, aye, Sandra Faltemier, aye, Debra Johnston (via
conference phone), aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, not present, Walt Wosje,
aye. Motion carried.
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The second item requiring Board approval was a change in the Utilization Review Plan (7183-13) to
reflect changes in the federal CMS guidelines to include two physicians as part of the committee.
Previously only one physician needed to be part of the committee; the policy now reflects a minimum of
two physicians. Wosje/Brown recommended modifications to the Utilization Review Plan be approved
citing the change in the federal regulations from CMS.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jim Booher, aye, Arne Brown, aye, Sandra Faltemier, aye, Debra Johnston (via
conference phone), aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, not present, Walt Wosje,
aye. Motion carried.
Strategic Planning Committee:
The Strategic Planning Committee met May 2, 2012. There were no action items. Merkley noted he has
not yet received a request for proposal from Larry Kucker, State Health Plan Administrator.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Board Retreat
Based on the results of the calendar scheduling, it was decided the Strategic Planning Retreat
would be two half days in November, the 2nd and 3rd.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Future Financing / Campus Master Plan
Merkley noted there were no updates.
Dialysis Update
Merkley noted the Brookings Register printed an article about the upcoming transition to Avera
within the on-site dialysis unit. There were no further updates.
Coffee with the Mayor
Baker and Brown (representing Wicks) each attended separate meetings with the Mayor. Brown
commented the meeting he attended was informative and hoped the meetings would take place
on a frequent basis. Sell agreed by saying the health system needs to be part of the strategic
conversations. The community needs to recognize the importance of having quality health care
in the community
Executive Session
A motion by Sell/Brown to move into Executive Session at 8:02 p.m. citing SDCL 1-25-2(4) Contractual
Matters. Those present: Baker, Booher, Brown, Faltemier, Johnston (via phone), Sell, Whaley, Wosje,
Kubal, McClemans, Merkley and Davis. Executive session ended at 8:19 p.m.
Brown asked Chair Baker if at the end of each Board meeting the question could be asked if the
expectations that were agreed upon at the January 26, 2012 Board meeting were accomplished. The
Board agreed to revisit these expectations at the meeting in June.
Motion by Sell/Wosje to adjourn. Meeting concluded at 8:22 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Jim Booher, Secretary