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Brookings Health System
Board of Trustees
August 22, 2013
Board of Trustee Members:
Al Baker, Jeremy Beireis, Jim Booher, Arne Brown, Sandra Faltemier, Justin Sell, Julie Whaley,
Zeno W. Wicks, III, Walt Wosje; ex-officios: John Kubal, Keith Corbett, Ryan Krogman and
Stephne Miller
Guests: Kelly Maser, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Jason Merkley, CEO, Heather
VanMeveren, CFO, (excused at 6:50 p.m.), Tammy Hillestad, CNO, (excused at 6:50 p.m.) and
Deb Davis, recorder
Baker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
EDUCATION
Maser, Respiratory Care Supervisor provided an overview of the Respiratory Care staff and Department.
Maser stated if it involves breathing, the heart, oxygen, or sputum, Respiratory Care would be called
upon. The department is responsible for covering all areas of the hospital (Medical/Surgical, ED, OB,
Ambulance Transport, OR recovery, home medical equipment, Sleep Lab, Codes, Trauma Team) for
inpatients or outpatients. The department also assesses, educates and treats patients with heart and lung
problems. Over 110 years of experience from the 7 member team. Outpatient Therapy includes testing
such as diagnostic cardiac monitoring like stress tests, Holter monitors, event monitors, EKGs; pulmonary
testing such as car seat challenge, home oxygen evaluation, peak flows, overnight oximeter, sleep studies;
EEGs and Nerve Conduction Studies and Mask Fit Testing. Inpatient Therapy includes respiratory
assessment and intervention, disease management and education. Maser was excused at 6:18 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion from Wicks/Whaley to approve the following consent agenda items: July 23, 2013 meeting
minutes, July 17, 2013 Medical Executive Committee Minutes, July 2013 Adjustments, July 2013
Financials, and July 2013 Payables (as follows):
July 2013 payables:
(vendor name and amount)
AACVPR - MEMBERSHIP, $249.00; AIRGAS USA, LLC, $412.47; ALCON LABORATORIES, INC., $1,200.80; ALIMED INC, $186.50;
ALLERGAN USA, INC., $508.80; AMERICAN GARAGE DOOR CO, $688.78; AMP ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, INC, $159.40; ARIZANT
HEALTHCARE, INC, $192.10; AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, $1,534.75; AVERA MEDICAL GROUP BROOKINGS, $3,610.80;
AVESIS, $2,484.80; BARBARA ANDERSON, $300.00; BECKY CERMAK, $187.58; BETH NEMMERS, $114.13; BIO RAD LABORATORIES,
INC., $1,977.00; BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP, $1,132.00; BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC, $395.20; BROOKINGS AREA TRANSIT, $500.00;
BROOKINGS AUTO MALL, $267.38; BROOKINGS ENGRAVING, $25,181.00; BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, $29,001.54;
BROOKINGS PARK AND RECREATION, $35.00; BROWN & SAENGER, $1,267.76; C R BARD INC, $323.00; CARDINAL HEALTH,
$6,374.53; CARDINAL HEALTH, $1,951.18; CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC, $28,471.99; CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, INC, $1,524.00;
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, $16.17; CARYN CLEMETSON-BOWMAN, $421.15; CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, $401.87; CENTRAL BUSINESS
SUPPLY, $548.88; CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $782.96; CENTURYLINK, $51.73; CITY OF BROOKINGS, $750.00; CLARK DREW
CONSTRUCTION, INC., $5,457.00; COLE PAPERS INC, $587.30; CONTAINMENT TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, $144.00; CORE
ORTHOPEDICS AVERA MED, $38.29; COURTESY PLUMBING, INC., $835.78; CREST HEALTHCARE SUPPLY, $422.79; DAKOTA DATA
SHRED, INC, $429.37; DAKOTACARE - FLEX, $2,450.56; DEB AALDERKS, $173.68; DEB MOORE, $168.60; DIRECT SUPPLY, INC.,
$799.97; DISH NETWORK, $109.00; DJO, LLC, $73.50; DUANE EVERDING, $473.99; EARTHBEND LLC, $4,148.00; ECOWATER
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SYSTEMS OF BROOKINGS, $45.84; ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, $8,927.33; FEDEX, $138.45; FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF VOLGA,
$35.00; FORMFAST, $9,861.00; FOX PRINT, $945.00; GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO. INC, $51.83; GREGG TEBEEST, $245.78; HAMLIN
COUNTY PUBLISHING INC, $433.50; HIBU INC-WEST, $321.00; HILL-ROM, $690.00; HILLYARD/SIOUX FALLS, $68.40; HOLOGIC,
$4,899.35; HOMESTEAD DO IT CENTER, $15.78; HONEYWELL HOMMED LLC, $400.00; HOSPIRA WORLDWIDE, INC, $185.76; HOV
SERVICES, INC, $199.50; HUBERT CO., $60.61; J & J HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC, $256.52; JAN OLSON, $91.53; JESSE WALSH,
$223.20; JULIE HENRY, $374.03; KARLA HANSON, $74.02; KATHERINE THEODOSOPOULOS, $96.62; KERRY'S SPRINKLER'S,
$5,624.50; KREISERS, INC., $6,362.32; KYLA HUNTIMER, $465.79; LABORATORY SUPPLY CO., $343.01; LISA MALONE, $142.61;
LYNETTE RICHARZ, $114.70; LYNNE KAUFMANN, $20.00; M & T FIRE & SAFETY, INC, $242.56; M.J. DALSIN INC, $276.42; MASIMO
AMERICAS, INC, $210.00; MAVIS GEHANT, $193.80; MEDARY ACRES GREENHOUSES, $384.62; MEDIACOM LLC, $2,206.95;
MEDIBADGE INC, $55.40; MEDIVATORS, $323.91; MEDRAD, $546.32; MEDTOX DIAGNOSTICS, INC, $402.68; MELBY PHOTOGRAPHY,
$59.00; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $241.33; MST (MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY), $750.00; NAGELS BUMP & PAINT SHOP INC, $36.00;
NATUS MEDICAL, INC, $128.43; NETWORK SERVICES CO., $3,574.45; NINA NORDBYE, $86.45; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $978.42;
NURSES CHOICE, $281.00; OMNICARE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, $5,013.28; OTIS ELEVATOR CO., $161.91; PATTERSON MEDICAL,
$113.51; PDS INC., $3,240.00; PHARMERICA, $45.63; PINESTAR TECHNOLOGY INC, $495.00; POLYMEDCO INC, $90.09; PRAIRIE
GRAPHICS, INC, $527.00; PRECISION LENS, $1,778.20; PRIDE NEON INC., $12,789.60; PRINT SMART, $3,224.81; PROFESSIONAL
PRODUCTS, INC., $230.30; RANDI BAUMAN, $299.68; REMEL INC, $227.88; RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET, $316.90; SCHUNEMAN
EQUIPMENT CO., $14.22; SCOTTS LAWN SERVICE-SIOUX FALLS, $542.60; SHARI KLEINJAN, $493.47; SHELLEY HAGENSON, $89.84;
SHELLY DEKNIKKER, $126.22; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, $2,083.14; SIOUX FALLS AQUATICS LLC, $250.00; SIOUX
VALLEY WIRELESS, $148.90; SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC, $193.13; STEP SAVER INC, $108.00; STERIS CORP, $214.59; SWIFTEL
COMMUNICATIONS, $8,299.13; TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC, $390.00; THE UPS STORE, $459.25; TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, $663.50;
ULINE, INC., $747.50; UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, $282.55; VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS, INC., $1,634.38; XEROX CORP, $991.90;
ZIMMER US, INC, $1,020.11; 9 CLOUDS, $878.03; A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO., $1,765.97; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, $265.00;
ADVANTAGE HEALTHCARE NET, $3,210.00; AESCULAP, $170.88; ALAN J BAKER, $400.00; ACADEMY OF NUTRITION & DIETETICS,
$264.88; AMY STOEL, $211.88; ARLINGTON CAR SHOW, $50.00; ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, $259.70; ARNOLD M BROWN,
$300.00; ASD HEALTHCARE, $34,190.40; ASPEN PUBLISHERS INC, $315.00; AVERA MCKENNAN REGIONAL LAB, $10,106.36; AVERA
MEDICAL GROUP BROOKINGS, $155.50; BANNER ASSOCIATES INC, $16,331.28; BARBARA KARNES BOOKS, INC, $242.00; BOEN
BENEFITS CONSULTING LLC, $1,333.20; BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC, $344.70; BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM, $125.05; BROOKINGS
HEALTH SYSTEM, $100.00; BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, $150.00; BROOKINGS LIQUOR STORE, $340.89;
BROOKINGS RADIO, $2,472.00; BROOKINGS REGISTER, $2,113.21; BUFFALO RIDGE NEWSPAPERS, LLC, $839.40; CARDINAL
HEALTH, $176.03; CARDINAL HEALTH, $7,173.67; CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC, $9,266.69; CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, $114.30;
CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, $863.62; CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $910.25; CHANNING BETE CO., INC, $486.00; CLARK
DREW CONSTRUCTION, INC., $6,637.00; COLE PAPERS INC, $618.51; COOK MEDICAL INC., $248.16; COVIDIEN, $364.25; CREDIT
COLLECTIONS BUREAU, $298.74; CREDIT-COLLECTIONS-BUREAU, $5,504.33; CREST HEALTHCARE SUPPLY, $51.69; CURVES,
$258.64; DAKOTACARE - FLEX, $208.18; DAKOTALAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, $5,668.00; DAVE FOSSUM, $2,160.00; DJO, LLC,
$390.24; DR JAMES WALERY, MD, $2,833.33; DR JEREMY BEIREIS, $300.00; DR RONOLD TESCH, $132.99; DRIVE-BY SIGNS, $790.00;
DYNAMIC HEALTH IT, $375.00; E PROVIDER SOLUTIONS, LLC, $3,612.70; EARTHBEND LLC, $4,850.00; MITEL TECHNOLOGIES,
$15,560.00; ELECTRIC PULP, $240.00; ELIZABETH TROXELL, $36.18; ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, $8,357.92; FARMER BROS CO,
$86.96; FIRST BANK & TRUST, $174.14; FIRST BANK AND TRUST, $412.50; FISHER HEALTHCARE, $556.31; GENTRY CREDIT CORP.,
$20.00; GOODCARE LLC, $1,474.52; HCPRO, INC, $264.00; HELSPER & MAHLKE, PC, $500.00; HILLYARD/SIOUX FALLS, $25.80;
HOMETOWN SERVICE & TIRE, LLC, $95.99; HOSPIRA WORLDWIDE, INC, $519.28; ID AMERICA, $274.00; INCISIVE SURGICAL,
$288.00; INDEED, INC, $3,000.00; ING ANNUITY CO., $1,441.50; INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE STRATEGIES, $7,843.50; INTUITIVE
SURGICAL INC., $6,418.76; ITC TELECOM, $175.23; JAMES M BOOHER, $300.00; JULIE R WHALEY, $300.00; JUSTIN G SELL, $300.00;
KATIE COOLEY, $28.25; KELO-TV, $395.00; KRAVE, $320.00; KREISERS, INC., $6,961.11; LAKE PRESTON TIMES, $450.00; LAMAR
COMPANIES, $450.00; LEXIS NEXIS RISK DATA MANAGEMENT, $405.00; LOWE'S, $1,552.98; LYLE SIGNS, INC, $85.08; LYNN
CARLSON, $423.50; MCKEEVER INC., $600.00; MEDICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC, $8,265.00; MERCEDES MEDICAL INC.,
$205.39; MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS, $837.00; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $2,480.07; NATUS MEDICAL, INC, $63.43; NELSON
DRUG, INC, $122.90; NETWORK SERVICES CO., $2,454.08; OPTICAL DISTRIBUTOR GROUP, $2,072.16; PATTERSON MEDICAL,
$111.10; PDS INC., $2,700.00; PESI HEALTH CARE, $179.99; PHILIPS HEALTHCARE, $339.13; PHYSICIANS LABORATORY LTD,
$3,155.36; PRAIRIE SONS INC., $3,216.10; PRECISION LENS, $3,008.66; PRECISION OPTICS, INC., $44.50; PREMIER RESTAURANT
EQUIP. CO., $1,530.98; PROMPT ALERT INC., $250.00; REMEL INC, $154.75; RFD NEWS GROUP INC, $1,914.75; RODENBURG LAW
FIRM, $100.00; RYCAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., $628.98; SANDRA M FALTEMIER, $300.00; SANFORD HEALTH AHA TRAINING CENTER,
$64.00; SARSTEDT, INC., $299.58; SEPTEMBER BESSLER, $50.00; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, $4,743.75; SILVER
SCREEN ADVERTISING, $250.00; SLUMBERLAND OF BROOKINGS, $4,473.99; SOUTH DAKOTA SUPPLEMENTAL, $2,145.00; STATE
HYGIENIC LABORATORY-ACCT REC, $1,483.20; STERIS CORP, $327.48; SUMMIT HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC, $27,625.00;
SWIFTEL CENTER, $3,750.00; THE MOODY COUNTY ENTERPRISE, $300.00; TRIDENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, $517.50; UNITED
ACCOUNTS, INC., $198.41; UNITED WAY, $190.00; UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, $14.60; WALTER WOSJE, $300.00; WENDY
LONG, $98.93; ZENO W WICKS III, $300.00; MATTHEW WARREN, $554.76; FIRST AMDINISTRATORS, $65.80; FIRST
AMDINISTRATORS, $113.62; MEDICO LIFE INSURANCE, $41.39; HAROLD R BERKLAND, $111.75; FORREST D TUCKER, $15.78;
SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, $4,121.18; 9 CLOUDS, $1,500.00; AAA COLLECTIONS INC, $3,123.39; ABBOTT
LABORATORIES, $593.97; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT, $315.91; ACTION PACT, LLC, $6,250.00; AFLAC, $9,143.94; AIRGAS USA, LLC,
$837.20; ALCON LABORATORIES, INC., $2,401.60; AMP ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, INC, $2,252.96; ANDREW JOHNSON, $226.00;
APEX PRINT TECHNOLOGIES, $1,750.85; APPLIED MEDICAL, $1,080.00; ARJOHUNTLEIGH INC, $191.20; AUDIO CONNECTIONS,
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$32,000.00; AUTOMATIC BUILDING CONTROLS, $5,110.00; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, $42,524.48; AVERA MEDICAL GROUP
BROOKINGS, $95,594.32; BAUSCH & LOMB SURGICAL, $380.75; BEST BUY, $3,924.97; BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP, $1,329.00; BP OF
BROOKINGS, INC, $1,183.47; BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC., $275.40; BROOKINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, $100.00; BROOKINGS
ENGRAVING, $48.00; BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM, $46.64; CARDINAL HEALTH, $1,488.55; CARDINAL HEALTH, $1,250.30;
CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC, $23,646.73; CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, $75.51; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, $265.59; CENTURION
MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $1,097.80; CENTURYLINK, $387.18; CITY OF BROOKINGS, $355.39; CITY OF BROOKINGS LANDFILL, $198.88;
COLE PAPERS INC, $383.10; CONMED CORP, $245.14; CONTINENTAL AMERICAN INSURANCE, $718.70; COOKS WASTEPAPER &
RECYCLING, $2,255.22; COURTESY PLUMBING, INC., $662.59; COVER TO COVER, $4.80; CULLIGAN, $34.00; DAKOTA TRUCK
UNDERWRITERS, $19,029.00; DAKOTACARE, $139,975.25; DAKOTACARE - FLEX, $964.44; DAVE TIMPE, $8,264.11; DE LAGE
LANDEN, $490,200.00; DIAGNOSTICA STAGO, INC, $1,112.60; DJO, LLC, $15.38; DYNAMIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC, $640.00;
ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, $35.28; EXP PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES CORP, $510.73; FIRST BANK & TRUST, $5,460.26; FISHER
HEALTHCARE, $1,938.05; FORWARD ADVANTAGE, $3,680.06; G & R CONTROLS, INC., $3,726.75; GARY SNOW & ASSOCIATES, INC,
$25,947.00; GENERAL OFFICE PRODUCTS, $11,395.54; GEOTEK ENGINEERING & TESTING, $952.00; GLOBAL MEDICAL STAFFING
INC, $21,998.32; GREGG TEBEEST, $53.68; HAEMONETICS, $1,392.20; HAUGE ASSOCIATES INC, $738.25; HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT ASS, $1,995.00; HEMOCUE AMERICA, $137.00; HOSPIRA WORLDWIDE, INC, $2,639.81; ID AMERICA, $2,699.61; INJOY
PRODUCTIONS, INC., $1,612.00; J&J HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS INC., $396.00; J & J HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC, $706.68; JON
WEBER, $67.80; KONE INC, $233.40; KREISERS, INC., $6,557.66; LANDS' END BUSINESS OUTFITTERS, $436.69; LAWSON PRODUCTS
INC, $139.45; LOWE'S, $907.49; MASIMO AMERICAS, INC, $420.00; MAVIS GEHANT, $205.94; MCKEEVER INC., $1,091.80; MEDIACOM
LLC, $68.40; MIDWEST MEDICAL SERVICES INC., $30.00; MINN-KOTA PEST SERVICES, INC., $124.50; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $581.50;
MVAP MEDICAL SUPPLIES INC., $4.00; NATIONAL MEDICAL RESOURCES, INC, $4,088.30; NELSON DRUG, INC, $92.95; NETWORK
SERVICES CO., $1,259.24; NICK'S HAMBURGER SHOP, $69.22; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $6,096.59; OFFICE DEPOT, INC, $32.64;
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC, $442.90; OLYMPUS FINANCIAL SERVICES, $690.37; OMNICARE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, $8,248.88; PDS INC.,
$5,400.00; PHILIPS HEALTHCARE, $69.61; PHYSICIANS LABORATORY LTD, $4,887.48; PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC, $152.80; PIONEER
DAYS, $30.00; PRECISION LENS, $2,014.40; PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS, INC., $45.90; RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET, $230.21;
SARSTEDT, INC., $272.04; SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, $900.00; SDSU DEPT OF HPER & ATHLETICS, $112.00; SIEMENS
HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, $525.36; SIOUX FALLS FORD, $1,499.28; SODEXO, INC & AFFILIATES, $65,371.18; SPEEDY CLEANERS,
$375.60; STEP SAVER INC, $147.60; STERICYCLE, INC., $2,403.49; STERIS CORP, $327.48; STRYKER SALES CORP, $1,201.05;
STRYKER SALES CORP, $87.00; SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CORP, $333.43; TERRI SELLERS, $111.31; TESSIER'S INC., $72.41; THE
RENTAL DEPOT, $508.90; THE TECHNOLOGY SOURCE, INC., $995.00; THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, $180.00; TRI-ANIM HEALTH
SERVICES, INC, $140.39; UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, $47,699.02; US COMPOUNDING SALES AND MARKETING, $126.00;
VALERIE EATON, $275.00; VERATHON INC., $154.25; VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC, $1,897.80; WAGNER HOME & BUILDING
INSPECTION, $5,747.00; WASSERSTROM CO., $3,468.06; WHIRC, $390.00; WHITE HEALTHCARE CENTER, $80.00; ZEBRA
TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, $621.00; ZIMMER US, INC, $117.50; FIRST BANK & TRUST, $20,614.59; MUTUAL OF OMAHA
MEDICARE SUPPL, $79.05; NORIDIAN, $61.96; BLUE CROSS, $144.13; TRICARE WEST REGION, $69.39; UMR, $207.32; SDSU
ATHLETICS, $906.78; GOLDEN RULE MEDICARE SUPPLEMEN, $58.08; AFLAC MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT, $28.00; BANKERS LIFE &
CASUALTY, $82.72; DAKOTACARE, $180.24; UNITED WORLD LIFE INSURANCE, $173.57; MEDICA MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT, $37.44;
SANFORD HEALTH PLAN, $117.51; CHAMPVA, $555.80; WENDY J ILAUG, $614.76; GREGORY A KNUTSON, $254.37; DAVID E
HUEBNER, $11.59; MARYLS L CHRISTENSEN, $27.00; JEANNIE K FRENCH, $97.63; LOUISE E LOBAN, $36.95; ROBERT L BROTSKY,
$27.00; OWEN L KNOBBE, $112.35; KAY M CUTLER, $14.33; CODDY B JURRENS, $20.00; BRITTANY KRUISSELBRINK, $25.00;
CHRISTINE SHEFFIELD, $17.10; CREATIVE RISK SOLUTIONS, $73.92; DOUGLAS LEE, $27.00; JOAN NELSON, $15.12; SD STATE
TREASURER, $1,709.73; AAF INTERNATIONAL, $1,245.84; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, $265.00; AIRGAS USA, LLC, $144.69;
ALCON LABORATORIES, INC., $1,200.80; AMANDA TROWBRIDGE, $25.00; AMP ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, INC, $183.12; AMSA,
$160.95; AMY PAULSON, $220.00; APPLIED MEDICAL, $241.06; ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, $94.30; ASD HEALTHCARE,
$29,065.76; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, $12,791.04; AVERA MEDICAL GROUP BROOKINGS, $4,017.20; AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE
HEALTH SERVICE, $420.00; C.R. BARD, INC, $882.00; BIOMET, INC, $6,766.00; BRIGGS HEALTHCARE, $159.75; BROOKINGS AUTO
MALL, $68.94; BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, $688.86; BROOKINGS PROFESSIONAL OFFICES INC, $2,200.00; BRUCE
DYSTHE, $50.00; C R BARD INC, $156.60; CARDINAL HEALTH, $1,581.41; CARDINAL HEALTH, $2,431.81; CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC,
$8,848.85; CARSTENS INC, $58.15; CELLTRAK TECHNOLOGIES INC, $283.50; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, $423.24; CENTURION
MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $1,542.25; COLE PAPERS INC, $569.27; COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION, $60.00; CONMED CORP,
$625.61; CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU, $301.24; CUMBERLAND OPTICS, $185.48; DAKOTALAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION,
$5,918.00; DELTA DENTAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA, $17,170.90; DJO, LLC, $89.75; DR RONOLD TESCH, $6,283.59; EARTHBEND LLC,
$13,712.00; ELIZABETH TROXELL, $57.05; EMD MILLIPORE CORP., $126.27; ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, $11,283.70; FIRST BANK AND
TRUST, $412.50; FISHER HEALTHCARE, $1,179.19; FIX IT SHOP, $88.00; GAVIN WEBER, $650.08; GE HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL
SERVICES, $3,006.28; GENTRY CREDIT CORP., $20.00; GOODCARE LLC, $11,527.97; GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO., INC, $83.73;
GUARDIAN, $9,656.06; HGA, $17,554.60; HAVEL'S INC., $200.00; HONEYWELL HOMMED LLC, $400.00; HOSPIRA WORLDWIDE, INC,
$910.72; HY-VEE INC, $2,539.60; IMPRESSIONS, $52.56; ING ANNUITY CO., $1,441.50; ING LIFE INSURANCE, $15.50; INTUITIVE
SURGICAL INC., $4,185.23; JASON MERKLEY, $150.00; JILL MUTZIGER, $50.00; JOHNSON'S PRO-CLEAN, $600.00; KATIE TALBOTT,
$17.89; KELO-TV, $395.00; KONICA MINOLTA MEDICAL IMAGING, INC, $300.00; KREISERS, INC., $5,160.12; LABORATORY SUPPLY
CO., $59.00; LAERDAL MEDICAL CORP, $93.00; LIGHTNING TOWING, $135.00; LOWE'S, $657.03; MACON & CO., $401.36; MARKETLAB
INC, $308.50; MCKEEVER INC., $595.75; MEDIVATORS, $165.00; MEREDITH REIFF-LEMME, $225.00; METROPOLITAN STATE
UNIVERSITY, $5,989.80; MINN-KOTA PEST SERVICES, INC., $2,423.23; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $1,341.63; MITEL NETSOLUTIONS,
$1,267.59; MONICK PIPE & SUPPLY, $3,403.02; MUTH TECHNOLOGY, $1,692.00; NADINE POLLMAN, $10.47; NATHANIEL PENA,
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$45.00; NATIONAL MEDICAL RESOURCES, INC, $9,234.14; NETWORK SERVICES CO., $2,290.12; NHPCO, $1,197.00; NORTHWEST-
WORLDWIDE TRAVEL, $500.00; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $47.40; OFFICE DEPOT, INC, $165.06; PATTERSON MEDICAL, $769.42;
PHYSICIANS LABORATORY LTD, $812.16; PHYSICIANS' RECORD CO., $53.39; PITNEY BOWES, $175.08; PRECISION DYNAMICS
CORP (PDC), $30.72; PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SERVICES INC, $47.35; REMEL INC, $902.57; REMINGTON BICKETT, $60.00;
RODENBURG LAW FIRM, $100.00; ROLLIE TROOIEN, $35.00; SANFORD HEALTH AHA TRAINING CENTER, $84.00; SARSTEDT, INC.,
$169.60; SD ART MUSEUM, $327.00; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, $293.04; SIOUX VALLEY WIRELESS, $148.90; SODEXO,
INC & AFFILIATES, $18,047.45; SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, $137,233.29; SOUTH DAKOTA SUPPLEMENTAL, $2,145.00;
STEP SAVER INC, $120.00; STERIS CORP, $232.90; TESSIER'S INC., $785.19; TRI-ANIM HEALTH SERVICES, INC, $140.44; TYPENEX
MEDICAL, LLC, $180.00; UNITED ACCOUNTS, INC., $309.42; UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY, $12,500.00; UNITED WAY, $190.00;
UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, $58.40; VERIZON WIRELESS, $1,586.09; WAL MART, $1,399.00; WAL MART, $998.97; ZIMMER US,
INC, $9,750.00; DAKOTACARE - FLEX, $386.92; MUTUAL OF OMAHA MEDICARE SUPPL, $64.57; BLUE CROSS MEDICARE
SUPPLEMENT, $178.00; THOMAS C MURPHY, $50.20; SUSAN L KIMPE, $100.00; DELORES M OERTER, $15.45; NICHOLLE LANGNER,
$225.00.
Total: $2,122,024.50
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jeremy Beireis, absent, Jim Booher, absent, Arne Brown, absent, Sandra
Faltemier, aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, aye, Walt Wosje, aye. Motion
carried.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
There were several items Merkley made note of within this area on the agenda. The five criteria that
CMS uses for the nursing home compare website gave BHS’s The Neighborhoods at Brookview the
highest rating, 5-stars. Merkley noted this is an honorable achievement. The SDAHO Convention is
September 18th – 20th and any Board member who is interested in attending should let Davis know. The
Neighborhoods at Brookview will receive the 2013 ABLE (Ability, Belief, Leadership and Equality)
Award. The award is from the Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities, the presentation
by Mayor Reed and reception is September 12th.
VanMeveren was introduced as the new CFO of Brookings Health System. Being a native of Brookings,
she is excited to return to the community. Merkley stated changes to the BHS organizational chart noting
some departments will continue to report to him until VanMeveren gets up to speed in the role.
REPORTS
Operational
CEO Report
Merkley noted he will give a quarterly report to the City Council next week. There was an all-staff picnic
last week as well as the 4th Annual BHS Foundation shooting clay event. The Foundation event raised
nearly $18,000 in funds to provide furnishings for the new outreach clinic. Two videos were shown that
currently appear on the BHS website and You Tube talking about the new nursing home facility and
short-term rehabilitation for people needing therapy prior to returning to their home environment.
CFO Report
VanMeveren noted in her couple of days on the job, she has been meeting with direct reports and other
department directors. She will start the 2014 budget process. Charity write-off for July was $54,757,
making the total thus far for 2013 of $169,091. Fiscal year 2012 audited figure was $298,750, in 2011,
$305,024, in 2010, $311,830 and in 2009, $284,470.
Total cash disbursements for July totaled $6,248,262.00. Payroll and benefit expenses (excluding MRI
and YEC) were $1,588,595 in July.
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New Hires: R. Arcand, $11.31; D. Barr, $11.31; D. Fossum, $65.00; T. Heinze, $65.00; R. Henson, $10.50; J. Jerstad, $125.00;
K. Knutson, $11.40; J. Lowe, $15.50; J. Loy, $25.00; A. McCann, $10.50; M. Muehler, $11.31; M. Nuese, $21.32; K. Puls,
$11.65; J. Rauen, $21.75; C. Schwing, $11.50; S. VandeWeerd, $11.25; H. VanMeveren, $54.09; V. Witte, $11.75.
Status Change: A. Anderson, $11.99; R. Barr, $11.59; B. Booton, $15.89; L. Crooks, $20.46; J. Deline, $10.96; C. Dixon,
$19.05; D. Flaskey, $31.42; M. Freyberg, $29.52; M. Gehant, $26.02; A. Gerlach, $26.65; T. Granum, $31.42; R. Greve, $14.70;
H. Henderscheidt, $16.96; A. Hornick, $14.69; C. Hughes, $21.20; J. Isham, $28.21; S. Jenson, $15.00; C. Johnson, $50.79; D.
Kasdorf, $12.00; L. Kaufmann, $37.53; E. Knippling, $26.00; A. Krcil, $11.31; C. Larson, $11.20; S. Larsen, $15.72; S. Minter,
$24.57; N. Nordbye, $11.94; A. O’Hara, $21.32; S. Olson, $17.86; D. Opdahl, $10.20; A. Overby, $24.00; C. Pates, $21.20; J.
Pierce, $24.97; A. Ribstein, $12.04; M. Ruhlman, $32.09; E. Schlotman, $15.78; M. Stafford, $16.35; D. Stover, $32.12; H.
Schultz, $26.65; D. Thomas, $36.48; D. Thompson, $33.99.
CNO Report
Hillestad noted there have been several potential physicians being recruited by community clinics that
have toured the facility.
Board
Building Committee:
The Building Committee did not meet in August
Finance Committee:
The Finance Committee met August 19, 2013. The committee reviewed the payables, adjustments and
financials for June as well as discussed the budgeting process for 2014. There were two action items.
The committee recommended approval of the bid from Walman Optical Company for $36,279.00. The
lone bid was for Optometric Exam Chairs, Stools and accessories for Yorkshire Eye Clinic. Whaley
seconded the motion.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jeremy Beireis, absent, Jim Booher, absent, Arne Brown, absent, Sandra
Faltemier, aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, aye, Walt Wosje, aye. Motion
carried.
The committee recommended approval to purchase 36 Intravenous Infusion Devices. It was noted the
amount budgeted in the 2013 capital requests was $45,000, another piece of equipment (beds) from the
2013 capital budget, budgeted at $65,000 will be switched out. One bid was received from UHS
(Universal Hospital Services) for $118,600. Faltemier seconded the motion.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jeremy Beireis, absent, Jim Booher, absent, Arne Brown, absent, Sandra
Faltemier, aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, aye, Walt Wosje, aye. Motion
carried.
QI/Personnel Committee:
The QI/Personnel Committee did not meet in August.
Strategic Planning Committee:
The Strategic Planning Committee did not meet in August.
(Ad-Hoc Committee) Nominations:
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The Nominations Committee met August 19, 2013. The committee reviewed the modifications on the job
descriptions that were noted from the previous meeting. The proposed changes to the Bylaws were also
reviewed and discussed under New Business. Discussion occurred on the skills/experience the Board
should be targeting in the potential applicant pool. The areas of focus will be in the professions of
Manufacturing/Industry and Construction/Architecture.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Demolition of Skilled Nursing Facility Brookview Manor & Remodel
Merkley stated demolition of the old nursing home is nearing completion. Two of the three wings are
now down and removed as well as the rotunda. Remodeling of part of the existing building is underway.
A completion date of November is expected.
State of SD Health Plan Bundling RFP
The consultant involved with the State’s Health Plan is aware BHS is interested in participating and will
be in contact with Merkley once they are ready to move forward.
NEW BUSINESS
Bylaw Review
The ad-hoc Nominations Committee reviewed the bylaws and proposed the following changes to the
current Bylaws: Change the name of Brookview Manor to The Neighborhoods at Brookview; add under
ex-officio the inclusion of a County Commissioner, under Officers of the Board, change “terms” to
“years” and add the verbiage the President can serve more than two years at the discretion of the majority
of the trustees and change one committee name from Quality Improvement/Personnel to Quality. A
motion to approve the changes as noted was made by Wicks/Whaley.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jeremy Beireis, absent, Jim Booher, absent, Arne Brown, absent, Sandra
Faltemier, aye, Justin Sell, aye, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, aye, Walt Wosje, aye. Motion
carried.
Code of Ordinances – Chapter 42 – Health and Sanitation
The City’s attorney, Britzman, made proposed changes to the Chapter 42 – Health and Sanitation, Code
of Ordinances. The proposed changes have been reviewed by BHS’s attorney, Helsper. Helsper
suggested the Ordinance reference the Charter. Helsper, who wrote the Charter for both the Utilities and
Hospital, which was approved through a public vote, noted in an email to Merkley the intent of the
Charter for both entities was to have both Boards of each respective entity fall under the Home Rule
Charter. Other changes being requested included the word “May” to be changed back to “Shall” under
sec 42-95 – Meetings. Merkley will communicate the changes to City Manager, Weldon.
STRATEGIC DISCUSSION
Board Retreat Planning
It was recommended by the Board President that the Board Retreat be moved from the scheduled
September 2013 timeframe to early 2014 due to the number of major undertakings the Board is currently
working on. Members present all concurred. A new date will be pursued.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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A motion by Faltemier to move into executive session at 7:18 p.m. citing SDCL 1-25-2.(3). Contractual
Matters.
Those in attendance: Baker, Faltemier, Sell, Whaley, Wicks, Wosje, Krogman, Miller, Merkley, Davis.
Executive session ended at 8:49 p.m.
A motion was made by Wicks to invest $100,000 per year for up to ten (10) years with South Dakota
State University for the Indoor Practice and Human Performance Center.
Action: Al Baker, aye, Jeremy Beireis, absent, Jim Booher, absent, Arne Brown, absent, Sandra
Faltemier, aye, Justin Sell, recuse self from voting, Julie Whaley, aye, Zeno W. Wicks, III, aye, Walt
Wosje, aye. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn Faltemier/Whaley.
Meeting concluded at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Zeno W. Wicks, III, Vice Chair