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Brookings Health System
Board of Trustees
August 25, 2016
Board of Trustees:
Sheila Anderson, Al Baker, Jim Booher, Andrew Ellsworth, Daryl Englund, Jim Morgan, Dick Peterson,
Justin Sell, Walt Wosje; Ex-Officio: Keith Corbett, Mary Kidwiler and Tom Yseth.
Management: Jason Merkley, CEO; Steve Lindemann, CFO; Tammy Hillestad, CNO; and Sheri Wiig,
recorder.
President Sell called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
Sell welcomed and introduced Sheila Anderson to the Brookings Health System Board of Trustees who
is fulfilling Ann Getting’s term. Anderson stated she is excited to serve on the Board and learn more
about the health care system.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion from Wosje, second by Englund to approve the agenda and the following consent agenda
items: July 28, 2016 meeting minutes, July 2016 Financials, Adjustments and Payables: (as follows)
July 2016 payables:
(Vendor name and amount)
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY, 739.10; ABBOTT LABORATORIES, 2,100.00; CARDINAL HEALTH, 655.01; CARDINAL HEALTH, 493.46; CARDINAL
HEALTH, 471.27; CARDINAL HEALTH, 375.92; ALIMED INC, 146.77; ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, 105.40; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL,
41,618.30; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, 4,821.54; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, 3,364.90; DR ANDREW ELLSWORTH, 300.00; MTF, 2,334.42; MTF,
1,188.90; BOEN BENEFITS CONSULTING LLC, 1,157.46; AUTOMATIC BUILDING CONTROLS, 330.48; WMG-DAKOTA, LLC, 2,259.22; WMG-DAKOTA,
LLC, 690.72; WMG-DAKOTA, LLC, 668.08; WMG-DAKOTA, LLC, 375.62; BIO RAD LABORATORIES, INC., 131.82; BIO RAD LABORATORIES, INC., 53.41;
AVERA MEDICAL GROUP BROOKINGS, 1,975.26; BROOKINGS REGISTER, 350.00; BROOKINGS REGISTER, 344.36; BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM,
183.71; BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, 37,896.12; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, 1,019.37; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, 774.52; CENTRAL
BUSINESS SUPPLY, 647.06; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, 640.55; JAMES MORGAN, 300.00; BROOKINGS ENGRAVING, 1,682.00; BOUND TREE
MEDICAL, LLC, 297.00; BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC, 51.03; BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC, 39.29; BERKELEY MEDEVICES INC, 73.17; BERKELEY
MEDEVICES INC, 73.17; ANN OVERBY, 26.48; CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, 20.98; CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, 6.30; CITY OF BROOKINGS, 1,400.00; COLE
PAPERS INC, 453.15; COOK MEDICAL LLC, 168.49; CREST HEALTHCARE SUPPLY, 244.82; C R BARD INC, 135.20; C R BARD INC, 25.68; COOKS
WASTEPAPER & RECYCLING, 3,047.92; VERIZON WIRELESS, 2,232.78; CARSTENS INC, 22.89; CULLIGAN, 765.40; CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS
INC, 3,559.28; CITY OF BROOKINGS LANDFILL, 115.95; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, 6,125.96; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS,
899.94; ST. JUDE MEDICAL, 24,817.00; ST. JUDE MEDICAL, 2,430.00; DJO, LLC, 116.10; DJO, LLC, 73.50; SHELLY DEKNIKKER, 327.26; DATEX
OHMEDA, INC, 15,652.07; DATEX OHMEDA, INC, 212.60; DATEX OHMEDA, INC, 135.80; DIRECT SUPPLY, INC., 486.68; DIRECT SUPPLY, INC., 27.98;
EARTHBEND LLC, 545.00; EARTHBEND LLC, 15.00; EINSPAHR AUTO PLAZA INC, 687.76; FIX IT SHOP, 2.30; FISHER HEALTHCARE, 6,106.84; FISHER
HEALTHCARE, 2,836.96; G & R CONTROLS, INC., 1,681.94; G & R CONTROLS, INC., 1,472.00; CARDINAL HEALTH 414, LLC, 5,443.30; CARDINAL
HEALTH 414, LLC, 2,044.21; HELSPER, MCCARTY, MAHLKE, 100.00; HAUGE ASSOCIATES INC, 602.75; HEALTHMARK INDUSTRIES CO INC, 108.85;
HOBART SALES & SERVICE, 33.20; HOMESTEAD DO IT CENTER, 55.93; JULIE HENRY, 304.02; NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY, 4,395.87; NETWORK
SERVICES COMPANY, 4,019.04; NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY, 1,982.20; NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY, 1,890.24; STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS,
8,132.00; STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS, 1,108.00; HILL-ROM, 1,863.00; ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING, 210.70; ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING, 68.86; ITC
TELECOM, 196.59; KCI USA, 309.45; ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, 496.50; ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, 292.68; ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, 235.20;
ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, 234.00; LABORATORY SUPPLY COMPANY, 1,283.47; LABORATORY SUPPLY COMPANY, 460.62; LABORATORY SUPPLY
COMPANY, 205.56; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC, 496.90; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC, 164.63; BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, 2,036.13; BOSTON
SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, 203.84; MIDWEST GLASS, INC., 58.16; ANNIKA HAUFFE, 71.28; ALYSSA HALSEIDE, 190.08; MEDIBADGE INC, 33.90;
KONE INC, 247.61; ROGER BROWN, 54.00; NIELSEN'S, 146.61; OLYMPUS AMERICA INC, 1,710.00; OLYMPUS AMERICA INC, 1,144.10; J & J HEALTH
CARE SYSTEMS, INC, 609.29; COCA-COLA OF WATERTOWN, 342.50; COCA-COLA OF WATERTOWN, 210.60; COCA-COLA OF WATERTOWN, 117.50;
COCA-COLA OF WATERTOWN, 91.00; DIETITIANS ON DEMAND, 2,305.54; PAN O GOLD BAKING COMPANY, 227.83; PAN O GOLD BAKING COMPANY,
223.55; PAN O GOLD BAKING COMPANY, 156.43; PAN O GOLD BAKING COMPANY, 44.31; PHYSICIANS LABORATORY LTD, 4,878.95; PHYSICIANS
LABORATORY LTD, 3,930.26; PHYSICIANS LABORATORY LTD, 1,215.89; PRAIRIE GRAPHICS, INC, 78.00; PRECISION LENS, 3,360.00; PRECISION
LENS, 1,204.00; PRECISION LENS, 1,032.00; PRECISION LENS, 782.40; PENNER PATIENT CARE INC., 37.65; POLYMEDCO INC, 164.40; BONNIE
TEKRONY, 99.00; GROSS CONSTRUCTION, 180.00; ABBOTT LABORATORIES, 22.00; RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC., 97.98; RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC., 63.36;
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RUHOF CORPORATION, 180.00; RESPIRONICS, 180.00; RESPIRONICS, 74.34; REMEL INC, 1,524.90; REMEL INC, 387.77; REMEL INC, 165.22;
STRYKER SALES CORPORATION, 5,934.00; STRYKER SALES CORPORATION, 527.40; MELBY PHOTOGRAPHY, 59.00; SWIFTEL COMMUNICATIONS,
6,207.69; STRYKER ENDOSCOPY, 5,312.87; STRYKER ENDOSCOPY, 3,491.00; STRYKER ENDOSCOPY, 1,598.17; STERIS CORPORATION, 1,635.10;
STERIS CORPORATION, 577.90; STERIS CORPORATION, 458.60; STERIS CORPORATION, 214.05; TERRI SELLERS, 71.82; BROTHERS PHARMACY &
GIFTS, 6,865.78; BROTHERS PHARMACY & GIFTS, 107.48; SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC, 117.08; PATTERSON MEDICAL, 185.17; PATTERSON MEDICAL,
164.22; PATTERSON MEDICAL, 21.14; PATTERSON MEDICAL, 19.21; TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, 336.00; ALPHA MEDIA USA, LLC, 2,330.00;
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, 361.69; UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, 41,617.32; UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, 10,865.00; UNIVERSAL
HOSPITAL SERVICES, 10,712.00; UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, 4,274.00; COLLECTIONS SERVICE CENTER, 219.69; COLLECTIONS SERVICE
CENTER, 219.69; BAYMEDICAL PRODUCTS, 284.75; BAYMEDICAL PRODUCTS, 113.90; BAYMEDICAL PRODUCTS, 113.90; BAYMEDICAL PRODUCTS,
56.95; WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV, 662.00; WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV, 662.00; LYNETTE RICHARZ, 150.66; COURTESY PLUMBING,
INC., 214.20; COOPER SURGICAL, 263.41; TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC, 631.56; TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC, 350.00; WILSON OPHTHALMIC CORP., 475.06;
APEX PRINT TECHNOLOGIES, 2,256.79; BROOKINGS HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY, 494.16; BIOMERIEUX, INC, 223.13; BIOMERIEUX, INC, 192.20; KARL'S
TV AND APPLIANCE, 192.54; BIOMET, INC, 1,774.00; ANAZAO HEALTH CORPORATION, 1,140.00; MIX DRY CLEANERS, INC., 162.00; MEDIACOM,
1,150.78; MEDIACOM, 115.90; AVERA HEALTH, 8,125.00; AVERA HEALTH, 7,214.00; AVERA HEALTH, 3,580.50; INTELLIPRO SECURITY, LLC, 898.47;
JAMISON BICKETT, 60.00; ALIXA RX LLC, 37.20; OXYRASE, INC., 67.90; ANN R GETTING, 300.00; JENNIE HOWARD, 72.36; DAKOTA TRUCK
UNDERWRITERS, 16,334.00; DAKOTA TRUCK UNDERWRITERS, 126.48; ASHLEY COLLINS, 100.00; BROOKINGS AREA TRANSIT, 850.00; BETH
NEMMERS, 8.64; LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES, INC., 85.50; PLATINUM CODE, 142.72; EIDE BAILLY LLP, 21,100.00; FFF ENTERPRISES, INC, 33,511.50;
HEALTH STREAM, INC, 9,903.47; BMC, LTD, 46,093.58; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, 3,579.42; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, 40.92; PDS INC., 11,880.00;
PDS INC., 3,780.00; SARSTEDT, INC., 462.47; SARSTEDT, INC., 321.87; PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS, INC., 45.90; WALTER HERRIG ESTATE, 206.00;
ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE, 209.21; ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE, 32.63; BHSF - TEAM ISAAC, 100.00; STEP SAVER INC, 156.19; ARJO CENTURY
DISTRIBUTING, 281.75; ARJO CENTURY DISTRIBUTING, 146.37; LEANIN' TREE, 293.47; ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 38-1, 750.00; CREDIT-
COLLECTIONS-BUREAU, 7,077.77; CREDIT-COLLECTIONS-BUREAU, 13.45; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, 600.90; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL,
494.38; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, 352.35; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, 304.85; LORI SAPP, 195.48; BUSINESS CARD, 6,540.75; CARDINAL
HEALTH 110, INC, 113,820.88; CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC, 89,648.28; CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC, 62,338.15; CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC, 23,175.29;
CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, 522.40; CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, 311.50; CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, 113.76; CENTURION
MEDICAL PRODUCTS, 113.76; MCKEEVER INC., 387.87; MCKEEVER INC., 216.65; CHARLOTTE BACHMAN, 315.00; KRIER & BLAIN, INC, 3,716.60;
KRIER & BLAIN, INC, 298.20; KRAUS-ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION CO, 3,021,183.08; SALTER LABS, 164.56; KYLA HUNTIMER, 469.82; LEWIS DRUG,
INC., 24.70; LEWIS DRUG, INC., 17.35; TEMP-RIGHT HEATING & COOLING, 368.95; BOOSTER & ADVERTISING AGENCY LLC, 30.00; MARIA HENEBRY,
25.00; WW TIRE SERVICE INC., 925.95; WW TIRE SERVICE INC., 138.72; CREATIVE PRINTING, INC, 379.00; KRIS ZOBEL, 305.12; LINKS MEDICAL
PRODUCTS, 95.66; APPLIED MEDICAL, 840.00; NATUS MEDICAL, INC, 393.17; CONNIE HARSTAD, 229.52; CHOICE1 HEALTH CARE SERVICES, LLC,
149.70; NUMEREX SOLUTIONS, 37.45; AMBER LARSEN, 261.38; C.R. BARD, INC, 3,885.00; AMANDA FELLBAUM, 233.30; BP OF BROOKINGS, INC,
671.16; BAYER HEALTHCARE, 904.44; BAYER HEALTHCARE, 904.44; NINA NORDBYE, 176.04; CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF, 500.00; AVERA
MEDICAL GRORP RADIOLOGY, 140.00; CITY OF BROOKINGS, 328.30; NEVE'S UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT, 64.99; MIDWEST PEST CONTROL, 120.00;
TWO TEN TWENTY PIZZA, INC, 123.33; TWO TEN TWENTY PIZZA, INC, 97.50; TWO TEN TWENTY PIZZA, INC, 73.94; J & T CLEANING, 100.00; SARA
GORTMAKER, 54.54; MITEL CLOUD SERVICES, 1,381.22; INNOVATIVE STERILIZATION TECHNOLOGY, 3,041.39; DAKOTA DATA SHRED, INC, 331.60;
STRYKER SALES CORPORATION, 51.50; T. A. PENKE & ASSOC., 623.64; T. A. PENKE & ASSOC., 196.89; JOYCE PERRY, 19.97; STERICYCLE, INC.,
991.41; STERICYCLE, INC., 213.00; MASIMO AMERICAS, INC, 550.00; SDHCA, 159.50; DARYL ENGLUND, 300.00; FREMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.,
1,171.74; SHOES FOR CREWS, LLC, 448.98; NATUS MEDICAL INC, 153.53; OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, 175.46; DAKOTACARE, 171,802.79; ASHLEY
BROWN, 438.50; SWIFTEL CENTER, 3,750.00; BREIT LAW OFFICE, PC, 183.32; BREIT LAW OFFICE, PC, 178.38; CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU,
294.78; CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU, 294.78; DELTA DENTAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA, 19,036.02; VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUI, 15.50;
AFLAC PREMIUM HOLDING, 7,011.55; FIRST BANK AND TRUST, 265.00; FIRST BANK AND TRUST, 265.00; VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE, 500.00;
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE, 500.00; BROOKINGS AREA UNITED WAY, 248.85; BROOKINGS AREA UNITED WAY, 246.85; SOUTH DAKOTA
SUPPLEMENTAL, 6,498.66; SOUTH DAKOTA SUPPLEMENTAL, 6,498.66; SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, 152,447.15; DIVISION OF CHILD
SUPPORT, 509.07; DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT, 509.07; MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES, INC, 15,158.58; OMNICARE, INC, 790.07; ASHLEY
SCHWEBACH, 191.16; AAA COLLECTIONS, INC, 309.49; AAA COLLECTIONS, INC, 269.65; PHILIPS HEALTHCARE, 13,078.01; PHILIPS HEALTHCARE,
87.84; RAMSDELL'S, 35.68; RYCAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 7,151.15; LOWE'S, 2,079.28; LOWE'S, 326.85; LOWE'S, 169.93; BAXTER HEALTHCARE
CORP, 2,417.91; BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP, 1,476.91; BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP, 1,036.96; DEB AALDERKS, 415.28; VERATHON INC., 736.11;
LINDSEY BOTHWELL, 213.84; ELECTRIC PULP, INC., 240.00; AVERA MCKENNAN REGIONAL LAB, 27,633.24; AEGIS THERAPIES, INC, 38,838.41;
RICHARD H PETERSON, 300.00; NELSON DRUG, INC, 77.85; RUSHMORE SERVICE CENTER, LLC, 100.00; RUSHMORE SERVICE CENTER, LLC,
100.00; ADVANCED ASSET ALLIANCE, 6,805.36; E PROVIDER SOLUTIONS, LLC, 320.65; CITY OF WHITE, 750.00; MEDICAL INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY, INC, 10,454.00; STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY-ACCT REC, 1,950.00; COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION, 60.00; HANSON
LOGOWEAR, 326.78; CITY OF VOLGA, 82.76; C R BARD, INC, 550.29; BUHL'S CLEANERS, 274.50; CHLOE PHILLIPS, 79.93; DR ANDREW J CHONTOS,
4,095.00; LEIDOS HEALTH, 91.50; KAITLYN STEVENS, 189.54; DR MARK A VOSSLER, 23,940.00; SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, 11.20; FORWARD
ADVANTAGE, 4,794.00; WAL MART, 874.38; MEDTOX LABORATORIES, INC, 35.00; THE UPS STORE, 302.31; THE UPS STORE, 55.75; ACCOUNTS
MANAGEMENT INC, 254.13; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, 90.00; SHEILA SCHNEIDER, 14.00; SCOTTS LAWN SERVICE - SIOUX FALLS, 185.00;
MARCI FENSKE, 55.62; ARTHREX, INC, 1,024.95; SOJO'S SPORT WEAR, 327.00; JILL MUTZIGER, 55.08; SCHUNEMAN EQUIPMENT CO., 92.29; SHARI
KLEINJAN, 287.84; ALAN J BAKER, 300.00; MAVIS GEHANT, 280.26; LISA MALONE, 20.54; ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, 152.00; HGA,
57,974.52; HOV SERVICES, INC, 199.50; SENTRIXX SECURITY SOLUTIONS, 7,962.00; SENTRIXX SECURITY SOLUTIONS, 300.40; ASHLEY HOLTER,
254.88; GENTRY CREDIT CORP., 10.00; GENTRY CREDIT CORP., 10.00; CDW GOVERNMENT, 41.90; DR RONOLD TESCH, 6,460.45; DR RONOLD
TESCH, 2,688.57; PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SERVICES INC, 89.83; ULINE, 57.58; ALLERGAN USA, INC., 825.00; ALLERGAN USA, INC., 638.00;
VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS, INC., 1,587.08; SILVER SCREEN ADVERTISING, 300.00; HIBU INC-WEST, 62.00; INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER,
462.85; INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER, 88.65; BROOKINGS PROFESSIONAL OFFICES INC, 2,200.00; LAMAR COMPANIES, 460.00; LAMAR
COMPANIES, 400.00; ECOWATER SYSTEMS OF BROOKINGS, 81.86; DISH, 123.99; VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC, 5,984.40; VOCERA
COMMUNICATIONS, INC, 890.52; ALCON LABORATORIES, INC., 2,698.02; MEDICAL MONOFILAMENT MFG., LLC, 60.00; QUALIFIED PRESORT
SERVICE, LLC., 1,518.00; QUALIFIED PRESORT SERVICE, LLC., 1,342.17; QUALIFIED PRESORT SERVICE, LLC., 599.05; MINN-KOTA PEST SERVICES,
INC., 473.23; SANFORD HEALTH AHA TRAINING CENTER, 104.00; SANFORD HEALTH AHA TRAINING CENTER, 50.00; WHIRC, 873.65; LINCOLN
FINANCIAL GROUP, 9,965.11; MINUTEMAN PRESS, 1,242.11; MINUTEMAN PRESS, 785.29; SIOUX FALLS AQUATICS LLC, 250.00; CENTURYLINK,
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411.45; CENTURYLINK, 283.52; ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, 270.06; AMANDA TROWBRIDGE, 90.00; INVACARE CONTINUING CARE, 101.70;
HEMOCUE AMERICA/RADIOMETER AMERICA, 289.00; CHIME, 375.00; LAURA CROOKS, 152.28; NANCY GRIES, 30.24; TARA HEINZE, PA, 386.92;
BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, 1,496.02; AIRGAS USA, LLC, 1,665.14; AIRGAS USA, LLC, 815.08; AIRGAS USA, LLC, 213.33; DR JOHN
JERSTAD, MD, 258.00; ABB OPTICAL GROUP, 3,145.89; SMITH & NEPHEW, INC, 2,224.00; MINDY JOHNSON, 23.87; JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC,
662.18; GREGG TEBEEST, 115.56; KRAVE INC, 440.00; MEDIVATORS, 3,140.00; 9 CLOUDS, 2,000.00; 9 CLOUDS, 763.57; DUANE EVERDING, 328.40;
JULIA YODER, 430.10; DEBRA THOMAS, 75.07; CORE ORTHOPEDICS AVERA MED, 1,044.44; JASON MERKLEY, 329.88; DARLENE HEMMER, 40.00;
EILEEN SCHLOTMAN, 10.01; MARISA HANSON, 41.44; SECURE BILL PAY, 786.00; JAMES M BOOHER, 300.00; JUSTIN G SELL, 400.00; WALTER
WOSJE, 300.00; AVESIS, 2,855.60; JACKRABBIT SPORTS PROPERTIES LLC, 22,050.00; LIBERTY SEPTIC, INC, 225.00; ACADEMY OF NUTRITION &
DIETETICS, 213.00; KAREN BUMANN, 12.96; GERALD M WARD JR., 144.92; BROOKINGS BLIZZARD, LLC, 1,000.00; ANFP, 155.00; LEXIS NEXIS RISK
DATA MANAGEMENT IN, 405.00; DIAGNOSTICA STAGO, INC, 240.48; MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS, 1,000.00; CAREFUSION, 325.62;
CAREFUSION, 63.03; INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC., 7,019.90; INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC., 1,509.95; KEDRION BIOPHARMA INC., 2,145.19; AMP ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION, INC, 236.74; AMP ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, INC, 105.06; PAJUNK MEDICAL SYSTEMS, 196.90; BRAEMAR MANUFACTURING,
LLC, 617.41; OWENS & MINOR, 22,009.20; OWENS & MINOR, 11,945.25; OWENS & MINOR, 10,716.06; FORESIGHT IMAGING, 2,195.00; INTEGRATED
MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC, 506.00; BECKMAN COULTER, INC, 1,060.76; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 888.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 800.00;
PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 784.72; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 597.63; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 412.88; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 406.94;
PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 382.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 338.62; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 300.27; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 293.00;
PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 248.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 203.23; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 192.14; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 153.00;
PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 132.35; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 100.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 96.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 75.85;
PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 41.85; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 41.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 41.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 41.00; PATIENT
REFUND CHECKS, 34.83; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 33.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 32.62; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 30.00; PATIENT REFUND
CHECKS, 30.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 30.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 30.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 30.00; PATIENT REFUND
CHECKS, 30.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 30.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 30.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 30.00; PATIENT REFUND
CHECKS, 29.54; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 27.15; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 24.99; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 23.61; PATIENT REFUND
CHECKS, 20.62; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 20.50; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 20.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 19.00; PATIENT REFUND
CHECKS, 18.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 15.61; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 15.61; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 15.00; PATIENT REFUND
CHECKS, 15.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 11.02; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 10.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 9.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS,
9.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 8.38; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, 6.26; INSURANCE REFUND, 14,195.28; INSURANCE REFUND, 1,944.50;
INSURANCE REFUND, 1,076.70; INSURANCE REFUND, 179.00; INSURANCE REFUND, 71.44; INSURANCE REFUND, 49.84; INSURANCE REFUND, 3.97;
ANDERSON CLEANING, 500.00; BIOREX LABS LLC, 102.75.
TOTAL: $ 4,687,889.54
Action: All present voted yes; motion carried.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Articles of interest provided included: “Enter MACRA”, and “Healthcare and Politics: Who’ll be the best
candidate for the industry?”
Merkley noted the article “Enter MACRA” (The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act), will be
one of the most dramatic changes to how Medicare pays physicians with new metrics being compiled.
The new payment system is similar to our Value Based Purchasing program. CMS Chief Administrator,
Andy Slavitt, explains how the new law lets doctors be doctors. MACRA was designed to replace the
sustainable growth rate (SRG) formula. Merkley mentioned it would be beneficial to the Board to
invite Clinic Manager, Patrick Siegling, and/or Avera’s David Flicek to provide an educational summary
on this topic at a future meeting. Board agreed and Merkley will schedule the presentation on MACRA.
REPORTS
Operational
CEO Report
From his report Merkley noted two Brookings Health System employees will be recognized at the
SDAHO Annual Convention with Distinguished Service Awards; Mary Schwaegerl, OB Director will be
receiving SDAHO’s Health Care Professional Service Award and Erica Knippling, Clinical Informatics
Specialist will be receiving SDAHO’s Young Professional Service Award. A few other staff members
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were nominated by their peers for other awards. Brookings Health System is proud to see Schwaegerl
and Knippling being honored.
In addition to his report, Merkley shared Dr. Richard Holm is being inducted into the South Dakota Hall
of Fame on September 10th. Brookings Health System and Avera are co-sponsoring a “Congratulatory”
ad that will be part of the program for the induction. If you see Dr. Holm please congratulate him on
his 35 years of service at the clinic.
CFO Report
In addition to his report, Lindemann shared the Argus Leader recently published an article regarding
health care cost estimates and transparency. Patients are complaining about confusing sticker prices.
There are three price tags attached to almost any health care service: The price charged by the
provider, the negotiated price each insurance plan actually pays and the portion of that price the
patient is left with once their insurance and deductibles are applied. For this reason, Brookings Health
System Patient Liability Estimator will be launched soon. The estimator has been in test mode since
March. This will be a nice tool to use for upfront collections but the initial focus will be on educating
patients and assisting with payment plans.
New Hires:
Axtell, Renee 25.10; Graham, Amy 23.00; Mamer, Kyle 23.50; Kennedy, Alyssa 11.71; Hughes, Samantha 11.40; Ceesay, Muhammed 11.50; Sinner, Darin
13.00; Berg, John 10.80; Ali, Hawa 10.50; Landsman, Kayla 10.50; Rice, Ron 16.25; Hammrich, Heather 11.00; Klentz, Megan 24.40.
Status Changes:
Hanssen, Jason 44.78; Kinner, Kim 21.62; Anderson, Amanda, 27.05; Koropatnicki, Lindsay 22.52; Duran, Cheryl 15.30; Bostic, Nathan 11.53; Deen, Jodi
11.22; Henry, Julie 15.48; Carlson, Lynn 61.65; Forgy, Elizabeth 17.20; Sebert-Bortnem, Kathy 29.10; Langston, Nathan 12.00; Yoder, Julia 33.52; Thomas,
Debra 40.05; Larson, Tammy 31.62; Siver, Allison 10.45; Campbell, Shawna 10.45; Sainju, Ranju 22.05; Lindemann, Steve 62.50; Gray, Kimberly 22.63; Kasak,
Ken 17.49; Nachtrieb, Kathryn 18.57; Richarz, Lynette 15.67; Oines, Emelia 14.17; Hurd, Scout 54.64; Miller, Donna 16.71; Siri Boyd 18.43; Thompson, Duane
36.96; Trowbridge, Amanda 38.46.
CNO Report
In addition to her report, Hillestad noted Brookings Health System is 55 days into the new patient
satisfaction vendor; HealthStream. HealthStream has been conducting phone surveys from four
service areas. So far, the response rate from patients has been good and preliminary overall ratings are
showing improvement over the written surveys. Once we have consistent data, reports will be
compiled and new scores will be shared. Hillestad also reported sleep studies are continuing to
increase. We are currently exceeding our goal of 300 annually. To help with the increased sleep study
volume, Dr. Jeffrey Boyle, of Avera Medical Group Neurology, will be joining our Outreach Specialty
Clinic and will provide assistance in reading the studies.
Board Committee Reports
Building Committee:
The Building Committee met on August 16, 2016. Topics of discussion included the Hospital
Expansion/Renovation project, Site Plan, Phasing, Medical Plaza and Yorkshire Eye Clinic – Appraisal.
There were no action items.
Finance Committee:
The Finance Committee met on August 18, 2016. The committee reviewed and approved the payables,
financials and adjustments, for July. The committee also discussed discharge comparatives within our
network and budget timelines. There were no action items.
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Quality Committee
The Quality Committee met on August 16, 2016. Topics of discussion included the Hospital Quality Star
Rating Program, NBV Family/Resident Satisfaction Survey Results, Brookings Health System
Recognition, Q2 Infection Control Report and the Trauma Program. There were no action items.
Strategic Planning Committee:
The Strategic Planning Committee met on August 16, 2016. Topics of discussion included the Hospital
Expansion/Renovation, Sanford, DakotaCare/NPHN, Community Perception Survey, Board Member
Orientation and Strategic Discussion Topics. There were no action items.
OLD BUSINESS
SDAHO Annual Convention
Merkley reminded members the SDAHO 90th Annual Convention will be held September 21-23 in
Sioux Falls. Thursday’s topics are targeted towards governance. Please let Wiig know if you are
interested in attending.
AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference
Merkley shared the date has been set for the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference. The
Conference will be held February 5 – 8, 2017 at the same location. All members are invited to attend.
Please let Wiig know if you are interested in attending.
Harvest Table
Merkley shared Brookings Health System Directors and Senior Leadership will be serving at the
Harvest Table on Monday, August 29th at the Community Life Center. Board members are welcome to
come and volunteer as well.
Merkley also noted a date has been secured for the Physician Appreciation event. It will be held the
evening of Wednesday, November 2nd. Formal invitations are in process. Dr. Holm will be honored for
his 35 years of service and three new physicians will be recognized; Dr. Evans, Dr. Vossler and Dr.
Bhat.
NEW BUSINESS
SDAHO LTC Moratorium Survey
Merkley presented results from the Long Term Care Moratorium Survey. Feedback was gathered from
hospital CEO’s across the state. In general, the overall summary reports there are mixed feelings on
whether or not the moratorium is working properly. Consensus amongst those interviewed is the RFP
process could be improved and relocation of beds warrants further investigation within the state.
White Medical Clinic
Hillestad provided information regarding the White Care Center. Brookings Health System operates a
rural health clinic which used to be located on the end of the nursing home building in White, SD. A
year ago the nursing home ceased operations due to low census and financial difficulties. The City of
White chose to purchase the building and Brookings Health System continued to maintain the clinic
where Jo Gibson, DNP, is the main provider. The City of White conducted a feasibility study on
potential options for the space. Mills Construction, Randy Hanson, approached the city to work with
them on a viable renovation plan. The initial plans include a restaurant, fitness center, apartments and
a daycare. Nice enhancements have been proposed to the clinic area that will make it more efficient as
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well. Commitments have already been made for several areas of the space. An investor group will buy
the building from the City of White and they will require a lease agreement for the clinic. Merkley
noted Brookings Health System is happy to be part of the White community and provide rural health
care services. Brookings County Representative, Yseth, concurred all County Commissioners are in
favor of the proposed renovation.
Urologist – Dr. Dileep Bhat
Merkley announced, Dr. Dileep Bhat, a urologist, will be joining the team of Avera Medical Group
Brookings physicians. Dr. Bhat will begin seeing patients in mid-October and will be located in the new
Brookings Health System Medical Plaza.
STRATEGIC DISCUSSION
DakotaCare/NPHN
A discussion was held regarding Sanford’s recent decision to withdraw from DakotaCare. This impacts
Brookings Health System both as a provider and as an employer offering group health insurance to our
staff through the DakotaCare network. DakotaCare still has an offer for the Northern Plains Health
Network to invest in a seat on their board. The seat would have voting rights but our investment
would not include equity in DakotaCare. After discussion, the board was not in favor of investing at
this time due to the recent announcement by Sanford and the uncertainty surrounding the future of
DakotaCare.
Merkley suggested a new date for the September Board meeting be discussed due to other events
being held on the 29th. It was decided the Board meeting be held on Monday, September 26th. A tour of
the expansion project will take place for the Board of Trustees at 5:00 p.m. The Finance Committee
will meet at 4:00 instead of 3pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
A motion to adjourn was made by Wosje, second by Englund at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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James Morgan, Secretary