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Board of Trustees
February 25, 2019
Board of Trustees:
Present: James Morgan, Daryl Englund, Sheila Anderson, Lynn Darnall, Bill Davidson, Andrew
Ellsworth, Dick Peterson, Justin Sell and Walt Wosje; Ex-Officio: Dan Hansen, Mary Kidwiler and
Ryan Krogman
Management: Jason Merkley, CEO; Tammy Hillestad, CNO; Melissa Wagner, CFO; and Sheri Wiig,
recorder
The Board Meeting was held in the new Ambulance Station & Education Center classroom.
Merkley read a letter of thanks from Gordon Dekkenga, Ambulance Station Director and the
ambulance service staff. They are all very appreciative of the Board’s support for the new facility.
President Morgan called the meeting to order at 5: 25 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Ellsworth, second by Peterson to approve the agenda and the following
consent agenda items: January 28, 2019 Board of Trustees meeting minutes, January 16, 2019
Medical Executive Committee meeting minutes and January 2019 Financials, Adjustments and
Payables as follows:
January 2019 Payables:
(Vendor name and amount)
605 CUSTOM DESIGN LLC, $1,281.00; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, $535.43; AGILITI HEALTH, INC, $10,972.33; AMP ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION, INC, $279.85; ARTHREX, INC, $1,811.70; BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP, $1,507.72; BOB'S PIANO SERVICE, INC., $420.00;
BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC, $957.99; BREIT LAW OFFICE, PC, $75.00; BRIAN DETMERS, $100.00; BROOKINGS AREA UNITED WAY, $232.35;
BROOKINGS REGISTER, $20,000.00; BRUCE DYSTHE, $50.00; C.R. BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS, $2,226.00; CARDINAL HEALTH, $741.56;
CARDINAL HEALTH 414, LLC, $1,268.34; CDW GOVERNMENT, $362.93; CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $300.00; CENTURYLINK, $84.92;
CHESTERMAN COMPANY, $308.00; CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU, $65.75; DAKOTA TRUCK UNDERWRITERS, $6,437.00; DARLENE HEMMER,
$40.00; DARWIN HUSBY, $50.00; DAVE'S WINDOW CLEANING INC, $2,300.00; DAYS INN, $417.00; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, $456.78;
DELORIS INTERMILL, $50.00; DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT, $435.70; DR ANDREW J CHONTOS, $4,723.38; DR NATALIE OWENS-SLOAN,
$634.19; ECMC, $2.31; EMERGENCY EDUCATION, $250.00; FCI OPHTHALMICS, $190.00; FEDEX, $597.27; FIRST BANK & TRUST, $65.00; FIRST
BANK AND TRUST, $265.00; FISHER HEALTHCARE, $29.70; FLOWERS ON MAIN, $300.00; FOSS COMMUNICATIONS INC., $9,877.50; GIS
BENEFITS, $15,255.42; HIGH POINT NETWORKS, $82.50; HILL REFRIGERATION, $95.00; LEADER PRINTING, $1,610.00; JOHNSON CONTROLS,
INC, $15,096.12; KRIER & BLAIN, INC, $6,833.89; LIBERTY SEPTIC, INC, $225.00; LORAN PERRY, $40.00; LOWE'S, $88.43; LYNNE THOMPSON,
$30.00; MCKEEVER INC., $475.48; MEDIACOM, $2,935.35; MEDIBADGE INC, $6.00; MIDWEST GLASS, INC., $28.00; NETWORK SERVICES
COMPANY, $4,485.86; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $204.20; OFFICE PEEPS, $430.59; OWENS & MINOR, $22,096.59; PAN O GOLD BAKING
COMPANY, $322.98; PARAGON 28, INC., $4,348.50; PERFORMANCE HEALTH SUPPLY, INC, $78.49; PINESTAR TECHNOLOGY INC, $525.00;
POSTMASTER, $225.00; PRECISION LENS, $1,204.00; PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SERVICES INC, $99.65; QUALIFIED PRESORT SERVICE, LLC.,
$2,842.33; REMEL INC, $117.96; ROVE STAFFING, LLC, $1,207.50; RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC., $19.46; SCOTT RAABE, $875.00; SD DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH, $300.00; SD SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN, $6,743.20; SDAHO, $36,436.86; SDHCA, $89.00; SHERI JO GIBSON, NP, $752.50;
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, $899.94; STRYKER INSTRUMENTS, $2,350.15; STRYKER ORTHOPEDICS, $578.00; STRYKER
ORTHOPEDICS, $586.08; TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, $360.00; TRI-STATE ELECTRONIC SERVICE, INC, $150.00; UNITED ACCOUNTS, INC.,
$25.00; US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, $81.80; VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS, INC., $2,455.84; WEBSTER COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS,
$201.69; WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV, $662.00; WILSON OPHTHALMIC CORP., $36.70; INSURANCE REFUND, $35.08; PATIENT REFUND
CHECKS, $14.11; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $25.32; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $8.24; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $195.80; PATIENT
REFUND CHECKS, $8.56; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $100.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $0.50; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $86.75; PATIENT
REFUND CHECKS, $75.14; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $148.50; 9 CLOUDS, $667.77; A-OX WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY, $4,564.61; ABB
OPTICAL GROUP, $2,550.93; ABBOTT LABORATORIES, $3,497.76; ADVANCE SIGN & ENGRAVING, INC, $602.50; ADVANCED ASSET ALLIANCE,
$9,933.92; AEGIS THERAPIES, INC, $38,691.26; AGILITI HEALTH, INC, $23,824.50; ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING, $533.67; ALLERGAN USA, INC.,
$5,556.00; ANAZAO HEALTH CORPORATION, $737.00; APEX PRINT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, $2,254.41; APPLIED MEDICAL, $1,200.00; ARJO INC,
$570.80; ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, $308.39; ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, $1,514.74; ASHLEY BROWN, $186.23; ASHLEY
ENGELSTAD, $420.58; AVERA HEALTH, $3,500.00; AVERA HEALTH, $3,626.00; AVERA LONG-TERM CARE PHARMACY, $474.98; AVERA
MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, $27,220.42; AVERA MEDICAL GROUP BROOKINGS, $981.10; BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP, $1,424.72; BAYER
HEALTHCARE, $3,954.12; BETH NEMMERS, $56.68; BIOMERIEUX, INC, $113.65; BLEND INTERACTIVE, $1,150.00; BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
CORPORATION, $381.90; BP OF BROOKINGS, INC, $717.61; BREG, INC., $403.84; BRIGGS HEALTHCARE, $172.83; BROOKINGS AREA TRANSIT,
$1,000.00; BROOKINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, $200.00; BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, $35,982.44; BROTHERS PHARMACY & GIFTS,
$11,207.74; BRUTTY'S UNDERGROUND SPRINKLERS, $992.50; CARDINAL HEALTH, $1,808.00; CARDINAL HEALTH, $1,594.01; CARDINAL
HEALTH 414, LLC, $1,261.24; CAREFUSION 2200, INC., $607.43; CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, $49.44; CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $827.40;
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS INC, $3,259.49; CENTURYLINK, $21.22; CHESTERMAN COMPANY, $244.00; CITY OF WHITE, $192.56;
KREISERS LLC, $23.16; COOKS WASTE PAPER & RECYCLING, $2,512.86; COURTESY PLUMBING, INC., $259.40; CREATIVE PRINTING, INC,
$2,077.45; CULLIGAN, $354.00; CUMMINS INC, $1,645.62; DAKOTA DATA SHRED, INC, $211.44; DAKOTA TRUCK UNDERWRITERS, $924.00;
DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, $885.99; DEB AALDERKS, $136.09; DENISE LARSON, $155.71; DISH, $134.02; DMS HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES,
INC., $675.00; DORNIER MED TECH AMERICA, INC., $2,673.00; DR MARK A VOSSLER, $32,220.00; DR NATALIE OWENS-SLOAN, $731.00;
ECOWATER SYSTEMS OF BROOKINGS, $62.58; ELECTRIC PULP, INC., $240.00; ELKTON RECORD, $40.28; EMILY VANDERWAL, $282.69;
ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC, $409.68; EVERGREEN ENTERPRISES, $508.30; FASTENAL COMPANY, $876.85; FISHER HEALTHCARE, $47.68;
FLOWERS ON MAIN, $184.00; FOERSTER OFFICE & JANITORIAL SUPPLY, $1,106.80; GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES INC-IHS, $1,149.94;
GALLS, LLC,-DBA NEVE'S UNIFORMS, $198.86; GREGG TEBEEST, $148.24; HAYLEY PERREAULT, $148.24; HCPRO, $895.00; HOLOGIC,
$3,413.00; HOWALT-MCDOWELL INSURANCE, INC, $27,470.00; HUBERT COMPANY, $258.49; INDEED, INC, $3,000.00; INTUITIVE SURGICAL
INC., $8,429.85; ITC TELECOM, $181.68; JAN OLSON, $28.34; JENNIFER KLINKHAMMER, $210.00; JESSE WALSH, $125.35; JULIE HENRY,
$120.99; K&K INTERIORS, $714.32; KATELYN LOVRE, $182.03; KELLY PODHRADSKY, $129.71; KOOL BEANS COFFEE, $191.90; KRAVE INC,
$480.00; KRISTEN ZOBEL, $379.70; KYLA HUNTIMER, $109.38; LAKE AREA TECH - FOUNDATION, $2,750.00; LANDAUER, INC., $606.50; LAURA
CROOKS, $165.88; LINDSEY BOTHWELL, $400.70; LYNETTE RICHARZ, $141.70; LYNNE KAUFMANN, $10.90; MARILYN HILDRETH, $140.00;
MCKEEVER INC., $131.10; MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL INC, $1,510.32; MEDIVATORS, $4,335.00; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC, $42.46;
MEDTOX DIAGNOSTICS, INC, $620.00; MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE, $480.27; MERRY X-RAY CORPORATION, $231.06; MICROLINE SURGICAL INC,
$720.00; MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS, $1,000.00; MILLS CONSTRUCTION, INC, $138,406.44; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $799.01; MIX DRY
CLEANERS, INC., $45.00; THE STAYWELL COMPANY, LLC, $339.14; MUSIC THERAPY EMPOWERS, LLC, $110.00; NATUS MEDICAL, INC,
$219.60; NCS PEARSON, INC., $190.40; NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY, $5,254.15; NEWCOMER SUPPLY, INC, $21.10; NHPCO, $760.50; NINA
NORDBYE, $53.96; OBP MEDICAL, $300.00; OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL, $65.00; OFFICE PEEPS, $945.55; OLYMPUS AMERICA INC, $446.00; OR
SPECIFIC, $408.00; ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS, INC., $416.19; OWENS & MINOR, $16,174.36; OXYRASE, INC., $66.58; PAN O GOLD
BAKING COMPANY, $200.70; PAPA JOHN'S OF BROOKINGS, $489.05; PHYSICIANS LABORATORY, LTD, $9,877.36; PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC,
$12,348.80; PMT CORPORATION, $3,834.02; POLYMEDCO INC, $82.20; PRECISION LENS, $344.00; PRESS GANEY ASSOCIATES, INC,
$10,151.18; QUALIFIED PRESORT SERVICE, LLC., $1,436.60; RANDI BAUMAN, $489.79; REMEL INC, $103.27; ROGER SIMMONS, $70.31; ROVE
STAFFING, LLC, $280.00; RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC., $587.51; SAMANTHA DREALAN, $1,107.99; SARSTEDT, INC., $492.68; SDSU FOUNDATION,
$20.00; SDSU WELLNESS CENTER, $1,735.95; SHARI KLEINJAN, $687.63; SHELLY DEKNIKKER, $341.01; SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, $55.96; SILVER
SCREEN ADVERTISING, $300.00; SIOUX FALLS AQUATICS LLC, $500.00; SLEEP CENTER SERVICES, LLC, $897.00; STATE HYGIENIC
LABORATORY-ACCT REC, $1,500.00; STERIS CORPORATION, $114.73; STRYKER ENDOSCOPY, $2,056.81; STRYKER INSTRUMENTS,
$13,037.92; STRYKER ORTHOPEDICS, $32,393.72; SWIFTEL CENTER, $4,250.00; SWIFTEL COMMUNICATIONS, $5,920.33; TRANSMED, INC,
$5,797.00; TWO TEN TWENTY PIZZA, INC, $135.67; TWO WAY SOLUTIONS INC., $659.89; ULINE, $121.50; UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, $119.00;
VERATHON INC., $375.97; WHIRC, $876.00; WMG-DAKOTA, LLC, $805.35; WW TIRE SERVICE INC., $42.82; ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES
INTERNATIONAL, $414.00; INSURANCE REFUND, $112.50; INSURANCE REFUND, $22.49; INSURANCE REFUND, $66.61; INSURANCE REFUND,
$99.66; INSURANCE REFUND, $3,253.97; INSURANCE REFUND, $1,616.12; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $62.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS,
$0.02; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $95.78; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $242.92; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $0.20; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS,
$9.45; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, $390.43; ADVANCE MEDICAL DESIGNS, INC, $112.89; ALDRETE SCORE INC, $2,500.00; ALPHA MEDIA
USA, LLC, $4,240.00; AMANDA TROWBRIDGE, $25.00; AMBER OVERBY, $240.00; AMP ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, INC, $76.57; AVERA HOME
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, $141.25; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, $5,730.22; BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP, $2,965.38; BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
CORPORATION, $4,557.52; BREIT LAW OFFICE, PC, $75.00; BRIAN KVAMME, $240.00; BROOKINGS AREA UNITED WAY, $429.35; BROOKINGS
AUTO MALL, $79.38; BROOKINGS MARATHON, $5,000.00; BUILDING SPRINKLER INC, $844.06; BUHL'S CLEANERS, $870.70; CARDINAL HEALTH
414, LLC, $1,021.93; CASSLING, $28,865.00; CENTURYLINK, $282.40; CHARLOTTE BACHMAN, $140.00; CHESTERMAN COMPANY, $212.20; CITY
OF BROOKINGS LANDFILL, $14.08; CITY OF VOLGA, $248.41; COLLECTIONS SERVICES CENTER, $201.69; COOKS WASTE PAPER &
RECYCLING, $50.70; CORY KIRBY, $240.00; COURTESY PLUMBING, INC., $2,418.68; CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU, $65.75; CREDIT-
COLLECTIONS-BUREAU, $15,775.44; CULLIGAN, $34.50; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, $383.34; DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT, $435.70; DR
CATHERINE LEADABRAND, $89.95; DR CHRIS WANGSNESS, $2,890.02; DR NAZIR DELAWAR, $264.48; ECMC, $2.31; FCI OPHTHALMICS,
$190.00; FIRST BANK AND TRUST, $265.00; FLOWERS ON MAIN, $240.00; FREESTAR HEALTHCARE STAFFING, INC, $663.60; HAUGE
ASSOCIATES INC, $124.39; HY-VEE INC, $4,300.00; INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER, $86.85; INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC., $129,000.00; JOSH
KLINKHAMMER, $220.00; JOYCE PERRY, $495.02; LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES, INC, $270.00; LEADING EDGE GROUNDS CARE, INC.,
$11,562.58; LINKS MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $92.59; LOWE'S, $629.17; MEDIACOM, $65.75; MEDICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC,
$11,456.00; MELBY PHOTOGRAPHY, $59.00; MMIC INSURANCE, INC, $23,248.00; MIDWEST PEST CONTROL, $67.50; NORTHWESTERN
ENERGY, $231.77; NUMEREX SOLUTIONS, $29.96; OLYMPUS AMERICA INC, $143.32; OMNICARE, INC, $33.95; ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY,
$1,360.00; OWENS & MINOR, $15,400.04; PAN O GOLD BAKING COMPANY, $132.69; PERFORMANCE HEALTH SUPPLY, INC, $5.95; PHYSICIANS
LABORATORY, LTD, $2,334.83; PLATINUM CODE, $147.89; POLYMEDCO INC, $6.00; QUALIFIED PRESORT SERVICE, LLC., $56.37; RENTAL
DEPOT, $43.95; ROVE STAFFING, LLC, $446.25; RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC., $63.48; SARSTEDT, INC., $221.64; SCA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC,
$122.00; SD ATLS TASK FORCE, $1,500.00; SD SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN, $6,768.20; SDAHO, $150.00; SIOUX VALLEY SCHOOL
DISTRICT 5-5, $750.00; SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, $173,479.38; STEP SAVER INC, $292.61; STERICYCLE, INC., $926.85; STERIS
CORPORATION, $838.13; STEVEN BUNKERS, $240.00; THE ESTELLINE JOURNAL, $35.00; TRI-ANIM HEALTH SERVICES, INC, $261.52; TSP,
INC, $1,950.00; UNITED ACCOUNTS, INC., $25.00; WINGS MEDICAL, INC, $163.00; INSURANCE REFUND, $840.00; INSURANCE REFUND,
$1,707.56; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $49.42; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $25.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $243.48; PATIENT REFUND
CHECKS, $127.74; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $90.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $90.00; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $0.06; PATIENT
REFUND CHECKS, $0.64; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $24.35; 9 CLOUDS, $2,750.00; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT, $563.68; AGILITI HEALTH, INC,
$800.00; ALCON LABORATORIES, INC., $2,935.86; AMP ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, INC, $126.25; ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 38-1,
$750.00; ARTHREX, INC, $2,925.00; AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, $45.00; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, $40,591.45; BAXTER
HEALTHCARE CORP, $1,134.29; BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC., $1,482.76; BROOKINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, $88.00; BROOKINGS
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES,, $3,030.00; BUSINESS CARD, $24,495.21; C.R. BARD, $155.76; C.R. BARD PERIPHERAL, $585.00; CARDINAL
HEALTH, $402.62; CARDINAL HEALTH 414, LLC, $1,598.52; CAREFUSION 211, INC, $4,198.47; CAREFUSION 2200, INC., $171.63; CARQUEST
AUTO PARTS, $22.22; CELLTRAK TECHNOLOGIES INC, $1,344.52; CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL, $2,190.00; CENTURION MEDICAL
PRODUCTS, $427.50; CHESTERMAN COMPANY, $315.00; COMPUTER PRODUCTS & SUPPLIES, INT'L, $177.00; KREISERS LLC, $254.08; COOK
MEDICAL LLC, $632.37; CPSI, $7,126.72; CREATIVE PRINTING, INC, $2,117.82; DAKOTA TRUCK UNDERWRITERS, $6,399.00; DARYL ENGLUND,
$300.00; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, $154.15; DEDICATED INVESTMENT GROUP, $837.60; DISH, $21.70; DR ANDREW ELLSWORTH,
$300.00; DR NAZIR DELAWAR, $400.00; DR RICHARD HOLM, $153.60; FASTENAL COMPANY, $50.78; FIX IT SHOP, $30.00; GEOTEK
ENGINEERING & TESTING, $1,056.25; GRAINGER, $45.43; GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY INC, $216.08; HEMOCUE AMERICA/RADIOMETER
AMERICA, $128.00; HY-VEE INC, $1,008.69; INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER, $51.60; INTERSTATE OFFICE PRODUCTS, $2,753.10; JAMES
MORGAN, $400.00; JULIA YODER, $125.00; JUSTIN G SELL, $300.00; KARLA HANSON, $154.24; KEDRION BIOPHARMA INC., $2,110.83; KERRY'S
LANDSCAPING, $1,108.75; KONE INC, $1,238.69; LEXIS NEXIS RISK DATA MANAGEMENT IN, $405.00; LYNN M DARNALL, $300.00; MADISON
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, $1,500.00; MCKEEVER INC., $432.85; MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL INC, $1,071.16; MEDTOX DIAGNOSTICS, INC,
$62.00; MICHELLE SAND, $138.95; MINN-KOTA PEST SERVICES, INC., $254.00; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $434.64; MITEL CLOUD SERVICES,
$2,047.87; NEOTECH PRODUCTS, INC, $90.00; NEPHRON 503B OUTSOURCING FACILITY, $120.00; NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY, $3,165.63;
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $22,976.84; NOVA BIOMEDICAL, $1,024.00; OFFICE PEEPS, $575.74; OLYMPUS AMERICA INC, $1,723.20; ORTHO-
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS, INC., $869.25; OWENS & MINOR, $17,506.85; PAN O GOLD BAKING COMPANY, $95.24; PARAGON 28, INC., $4,663.75;
PRECISION DYNAMICS CORP (PDC), $34.61; PRECISION LENS, $1,204.00; RANDALL DATA SYSTEMS, $1,020.00; REMEL INC, $367.82;
RICHARD H PETERSON, $300.00; RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC., $95.98; SANFORD HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, $295.00; SARSTEDT, INC., $289.75;
SCA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC, $122.00; SHEILA ANDERSON, $300.00; SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, $278.70; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS,
$5,646.33; STEIN SIGN DISPLAY, $3,410.00; STRYKER ENDOSCOPY, $3,491.00; STRYKER INSTRUMENTS, $1,076.27; STRYKER ORTHOPEDICS,
$6,372.30; TROPICAL CREATIONS, INC, $2,900.00; ULINE, $566.00; VERIZON WIRELESS, $1,368.46; WALTER WOSJE, $300.00; WILLIAM R
DAVIDSON, $300.00; YOUNG DOOR SERVICE, $563.62; ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, $207.00; INSURANCE REFUND, $117.51;
INSURANCE REFUND, $1,340.00; INSURANCE REFUND, $159.09; INSURANCE REFUND, $3,120.07; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $21.20;
PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $24.35; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $2.42; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $3.56; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $8.65;
PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $0.05; PATIENT REFUND CHECKS, $37.20; ABBOTT LABORATORIES, $217.43; ABILITY NETWORK INC, $166.95;
ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, $412.47; AFLAC WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS, $8,781.83; ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING, $220.05; ARGUS
LEADER, $2,674.23; ASRT, $1,000.00; AVERA HEALTH, $8,010.00; AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, $95.85; AVESIS, $3,379.31; BAXTER
HEALTHCARE CORP, $2,771.97; BAYER HEALTHCARE, $939.12; BAYMEDICAL PRODUCTS, $227.80; BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC,
$96.44; BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY, $310.32; BIO RAD LABORATORIES, INC., $279.61; BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION,
$1,404.66; BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC, $560.86; BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC., $709.42; BREG, INC., $403.84; BREIT LAW OFFICE, PC, $75.00;
BROOKINGS AREA HUMAN RESOURCES, $90.00; BROOKINGS AREA UNITED WAY, $223.35; BROOKINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, $500.00;
BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION, $1,132.13; C.R. BARD DAVOL, $986.69; CARDINAL HEALTH, $1,233.55; CARDINAL HEALTH 414,
LLC, $1,250.87; CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, $36.68; CDW GOVERNMENT, $20.95; CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $853.50; CENTURYLINK,
$84.90; CHESTERMAN COMPANY, $209.00; CITY OF WHITE, $186.85; COLLECTIONS SERVICES CENTER, $201.69; CREDIT COLLECTIONS
BUREAU, $116.70; CREST HEALTHCARE SUPPLY, $86.16; DAVE'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTER, $2,476.93; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL,
$286.61; DELTA DENTAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA, $20,892.28; DESIGN ARC GROUP LLC, $2,550.50; DESIGN IMPORTS, $144.24; DIAGNOSTICA
STAGO, INC, $133.29; DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT, $435.70; DR ANDREW J CHONTOS, $4,723.38; DR LORELEE STOCK, $610.00; DR NATALIE
OWENS-SLOAN, $578.43; EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES LLC, $106.00; EINSPAHR AUTO PLAZA INC, $66.90; EMD MILLIPORE CORP., $208.20;
FARMER BROS. CO, $190.44; FEDEX, $921.35; FIRST BANK AND TRUST, $265.00; FISHER HEALTHCARE, $214.97; FOERSTER OFFICE &
JANITORIAL SUPPLY, $219.00; GIS BENEFITS, $13,958.60; HFA, $565.50; INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER, $77.70; JENNIFER MENDEL,
$750.00; JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC, $1,985.56; KEY SURGICAL, INC, $983.29; LOWE'S, $629.29; MASIMO AMERICAS, INC, $263.00; MCKESSON
MEDICAL SURGICAL INC, $271.33; MEDIACOM, $1,696.30; MEDTRONIC USA INC, $282.00; MIDWEST UROLOGIC STONE UNIT, $2,250.00;
MUTUAL OF OMAHA, $61.86; NAGEL'S BUMP & PAINT SHOP INC, $998.65; NALCO COMPANY LLC, $1,923.66; NAPA AUTO PARTS, $12.98;
NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY, $1,327.01; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $6,158.25; NOVA BIOMEDICAL, $1,056.00; OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL,
$170.00; OLYMPUS AMERICA INC, $4,871.35; OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, $188.62; OUTLAW GRAPHICS, $458.00; OWENS & MINOR, $16,405.21;
OXYRASE, INC., $131.14; PAN O GOLD BAKING COMPANY, $32.73; PERFORMANCE HEALTH SUPPLY, INC, $185.83; PHILIPS HEALTHCARE,
$165.06; POLYMEDCO INC, $170.40; PRECISION LENS, $2,450.60; QIAGEN INC., $1,503.99; RAMSDELL F&M LTD, $503.62; ROVE STAFFING,
LLC, $2,940.00; SANDRA RUESCH, $295.00; SARA SCHNEIDER, $124.73; SARSTEDT, INC., $162.11; SCA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC, $122.00; SD
BOARD OF NURSING, $35.00; SD SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN, $6,512.43; STERIS CORPORATION, $113.95; STRYKER
COMMUNICATIONS, $12,600.00; STRYKER INSTRUMENTS, $680.00; STRYKER ORTHOPEDICS, $12,762.58; TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC, $2,400.00;
UNITED ACCOUNTS, INC., $25.00; US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, $79.65; VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY CO, $15.50; WAPITI MEDICAL
GROUP, LC, $706.10
TOTAL: $1,674,481.00
Action: All present voted yes; motion carried.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Articles of interest included “Health systems look to boost employee retention through minimum
wage hikes”, Modern Healthcare; “Q&A, This is the very beginning of what I think will be about a
25-year rollout”, Modern Healthcare; and The Board and CEO Relationship.
Merkley commented on “The Board and CEO Relationship” information which was presented at
the AHA Rural Healthcare Leadership Conference earlier this month. The session was good and
addresses the importance of the board and CEO relationship and that it is optimized through trust,
transparency and understanding.
REPORTS
Operational
CEO Report
Merkley noted Brookings Health System was, again, recently selected by The National Rural
Health Association and The Chartis Center for Rural Health as one of the top 100 rural and
community hospitals for 2019. Kudos to our staff for the recognition we continue to receive as one
of the top performing rural facilities.
Merkley also noted the Sleep Diagnostics Lab completed its move from Brookhaven Estates to the
Hospital and everything is going well. The in-home sleep study is a new service Bookings Health is
providing which costs significantly less than an in-lab study to detect obstructive sleep apnea. The
study can be performed in familiar surroundings and also provides convenience for patients who
are home-bound, elderly or require specialized care from a nurse or family member overnight.
CFO Report
Wagner noted productivity department reviews are being conducted to fine tune standards. The
Information Technology department is assisting with data analytics knowledge/tools to help
directors make real time decisions as volumes increase and decrease. Also, the 2018 audit field
work went well and final results will be presented next month to the Board.
New Hires:
Pickard, Dawn $14.00; Haynes, Stephanie $11.50; Johnson, Laura $10.50; Lindsey, Lauren $11.32; Bauman, Tayler $10.50; Gravos, Taylor $11.32;
Broksieck, Tate $13.50; Lane, Marshall $10.50; Sagehorn, Hailey $12.00; Lage, Hannah $13.00; Sage, Peyton $10.50; Mogler, Alicia $10.00; Bose,
Wakinya $10.50; Kelly, Jaedyn $10.50; Mueller, Tasha $11.25; Martin, Bailey $10.50; Dickens, Aric $12.25; Suarez, Alexa $25.00; Podhradsky, Michael
$16.39
Status Changes:
Taylor,Kendra $13.00; Nemmers, Betha $14.07; Nupen, Sonia $33.63; Sinner, Megan $18.92; Bjorklund, Charmaine $26.01; Schulz, Heidi $13.26;
Norgaard, Dezarae $16.62; Johnson, Jodi $28.20; Faehnrich, Heidi $29.13; Josephsen, Jahne $23.01; Delbridge, Emily $32.48; McAdaragh, Grant
$41.62 Hudy, MaKayla $10.20; Klinkhammer, Josh $91.80; Knippling, Erica $28.70; Rue, Debra $12.25
CNO Report
Hillestad commented, new standards of care have been implemented regarding safety and care for
individuals with dysphagia, a swallowing disorder and the surgical team is in the process of
implementing an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery program or ERAS. The program provides
education/instructions to patients for larger surgical procedures to help them recover more
quickly and provide better pain management.
Board Committee Reports
Administrative Committee:
Committee member Wosje provided a report; the Administrative Committee met on February 19,
2019. Topics of discussion included Bartley Optical, 2nd Floor Medical Plaza, BHS Investment
Authority, Legislative Update, The Neighborhoods at Brookview generator and Human
Performance Center Concept. Further discussion took place regarding the damaged generator at
The Neighborhoods at Brookview. Davidson suggested contacting the vendor for further
discussion on warranty and replacement. Merkley shared BHS is in contact with the vendor and
property insurance carrier while we assess next steps to repair the existing unit or replace with a
new generator.
Building Committee:
Committee Chair Englund provided a report; the Building Committee met on February 13, 2019.
Topics of discussion included the Ambulance Station & Education Center, Yorkshire Eye Clinic
Dental Area, Snow Removal Expense and 2nd Floor Medical Plaza Programming and Conceptual
Design. Merkley presented the conceptual floor plan for the 2nd floor which projects there will be
room for a total of 8 providers. Discussion took place regarding the $1.65M estimate and
construction timeline. Members also agreed it will be a good time to complete the parking lot
expansion estimated at $75k. Funds for the project will used from operations.
A motion for approval was brought forward from the Building Committee to proceed with
the second floor fit-up and parking lot expansion under the Construction Manager at Risk concept
and engage TSP in negotiation for a contract to manage the planning, design and construction
administration as well as assist BHS in soliciting a general contractor to join the team under the
CMR process. The motion was seconded by Anderson.
Action: All present voted yes; motion carried.
Finance Committee:
Committee Chair Peterson provided a report; the Finance Committee met on February 21, 2019.
The Committee reviewed and approved January 2019, Financials, Adjustments and Payables.
Other topics of discussion included Year end GASB Reporting Changes and 2nd Floor Medical Plaza.
Quality Committee:
Committee Chair Ellsworth provided a report; the Quality Committee met on February 19, 2019.
Topics of discussion included CMS Validation Request, Infection Control Dashboard and Patient
Experience Q4 2018 results.
NEW BUSINESS
Medical Staff Credentialing
A motion was made by Ellsworth, second by Wosje to approve the credentialing as recommended
by the Medical Executive Committee.
Action: All present voted yes; motion carried.
Q4 Performance Dashboard
Merkley reviewed the overall pillars of success (Finance, Growth, People, Quality, and Service)
performance snapshot for the Hospital and The Neighborhoods at Brookview. Q4 2018 trends
were mixed with some areas of opportunity from a financial perspective, but, overall a successful
year. The Neighborhoods at Brookview continues to do well and remains a 5 star facility.
STRATEGIC DISCUSSION
AHA Rural Healthcare Leadership Conference
Members who attended the AHA Rural Healthcare Leadership Conference (Englund, Anderson and
Darnall) provided feedback regarding their session experiences. Consensus amongst the group
was the conference, overall, was very worthwhile and well attended by others across the country
involved in rural healthcare and it was great to share experience and network with them.
Merkley noted the Employee Appreciation Evening went well and everyone had a fun time.
Merkley thanked those board members who were able to attend.
Upon motion by Darnall, second by Anderson, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sheila Anderson, Secretary