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Brookings Health System
Board of Trustees
August 27, 2018
Board of Trustees:
Present: Walt Wosje, James Morgan, Lynn Darnall (via ph.), Bill Davidson (via ph.), Andrew
Ellsworth, Daryl Englund, Dick Peterson and Justin Sell; Ex-Officio: Mary Kidwiler, Dan Hansen and
Ryan Krogman
Absent: Sheila Anderson
Management: Jason Merkley, CEO; Tammy Hillestad, CNO; and Sheri Wiig, recorder
President Wosje called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
EDUCATION
Julia Yoder, Marketing and PR Director for Brookings Health System presented information on the
updated and redesigned Brookings Health System website and latest digital marketing initiatives.
Yoder explained going digital is the modern way to strengthen our brand and to engage customers
online and is very important to us as a health system due to the fact that 77% of health journeys
begin with an online search. Brookings Health System’s new website launched in January, 2018 and
is designed to be very patient centric, responsive and can be read from any mobile device. Since the
launch, the number of users and session duration has increased and the bounce rate has decreased.
Yoder commended our new site vendor; Blend Interactive provides google web services, better
security and keeps us informed on the latest technology updates. Other digital marketing initiatives
are being promoted through social media sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and
Google+.
Yoder was thanked for her informative presentation and for the great job the marketing team is
doing for Brookings Health System. She exited the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Morgan, second by Englund to approve the agenda and the following
consent agenda items: July 30, 2018 Board of Trustees meeting minutes, July 18, 2018 Medical
Executive Committee meeting minutes and July 2018 Financials, Adjustments and Payables as
follows:
July 2018 Payables:
(Vendor name and amount)
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY, $4,722.46; CARDINAL HEALTH, $921.58; CARDINAL HEALTH, $632.21; CARDINAL HEALTH, $319.43;
CARDINAL HEALTH, $59.66; ALIMED, INC., $244.98; ALIMED, INC., $147.02; AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL, $117,816.73; AVERA MCKENNAN
HOSPITAL, $18,194.85; AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINE, $57.43; DR ANDREW ELLSWORTH, $510.00; DR ANDREW ELLSWORTH, $300.00;
AUTOMATIC BUILDING CONTROLS,, $11,690.00; WMG-DAKOTA, LLC, $704.52; BIO RAD LABORATORIES, INC., $55.55; BRIGGS HEALTHCARE,
$172.83; AVERA MEDICAL GROUP BROOKINGS, $995.33; BROOKINGS REGISTER, $501.00; BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, $58,805.30;
BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, $97.90; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, $367.76; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, $266.15; CENTRAL BUSINESS
SUPPLY, $104.96; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, $48.37; BUILDING SPRINKLER INC, $1,826.67; BUILDING SPRINKLER INC, $624.06; BANNER
ASSOCIATES INC, $1,750.00; JAMES MORGAN, $300.00; C.R. BARD, INC., $1,275.00; BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC, $576.87; BARRETT'S
FLOORING, $5,265.20; BROOKINGS AREA HUMAN RESOURCE, $200.00; BROOKINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, $750.00; CARQUEST AUTO
PARTS, $31.03; CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, $22.12; CASSLING, $28,865.00; CITY OF BROOKINGS, $160.00; COOK MEDICAL LLC, $225.00; COOK
MEDICAL LLC, $156.12; COOK MEDICAL LLC, $140.00; SANFORD LABORATORIES, $1,312.31; COOKS WASTEPAPER & RECYCLING,, $1,816.18;
VERIZON WIRELESS, $1,327.17; CONMED CORPORATION, $89.61; CULLIGAN, $503.75; CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS INC, $3,296.30; CITY OF
BROOKINGS LANDFILL, $175.62; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTIC, $4,937.91; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTIC, $899.94; SHELLY
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DEKNIKKER, $342.64; DAVE'S WINDOW CLEANING INC, $2,885.00; DIRECT SUPPLY, INC., $248.99; FEDEX, $746.37; FLOWERS ON MAIN, $452.50;
FIX IT SHOP, $73.00; FIX IT SHOP, $42.00; FISHER HEALTHCARE, $1,049.10; CARDINAL HEALTH 414, LLC, $4,122.08; CARDINAL HEALTH 414,
LLC, $2,991.26; GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY INC, $38.60; LISA HANSON, $86.66; HY-VEE INC, $660.30; JULIE HENRY, $401.67; NETWORK
SERVICES COMPANY, $3,329.31; NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY, $3,211.05; NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY, $2,272.36; STRYKER
ORTHOPEDICS, $27,416.68; STRYKER ORTHOPEDICS, $14,350.00; STRYKER ORTHOPEDICS, $2,637.00; STRYKER ORTHOPEDICS, $2,280.00;
HEALTH CARE LOGISTICS, INC, $45.15; ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING, $820.00; ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING, $180.60; ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING,
$145.00; ITC TELECOM, $182.08; CONCORDANCE HEALTHCARE SOLUTI, $645.55; CONCORDANCE HEALTHCARE SOLUTI, $56.83; ENCOMPASS
GROUP, LLC, $268.00; COMPUTER PROGRAMS & SYSTEMS,, $6,634.32; PHIL CARLSON, $50.00; MEDELA, $273.00; MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC,
$243.51; BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, $23,540.00; BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, $2,149.80; MIDWEST GLASS, INC., $467.51; ROY
HOPE, $50.00; MIDWEST MEDICAL SERVICES INC., $5.53; MEDARY ACRES GREENHOUSES, $891.50; LORAN PERRY, $40.00; KONE INC, $565.15;
ROGER BROWN, $29.43; NIELSEN'S, $128.00; JAN OLSON, $15.81; OLYMPUS AMERICA INC, $4,735.20; OLYMPUS AMERICA INC, $1,433.87;
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC, $1,305.24; CHESTERMAN COMPANY, $224.00; CHESTERMAN COMPANY, $161.20; CHESTERMAN COMPANY, $133.90;
PAN O GOLD BAKING COMPANY, $146.71; PAN O GOLD BAKING COMPANY, $123.48; PAN O GOLD BAKING COMPANY, $101.80; PAN O GOLD
BAKING COMPANY, $95.41; PHYSICIANS LABORATORY, LTD, $6,220.99; PHYSICIANS LABORATORY, LTD, $2,568.04; PHYSICIANS LABORATORY,
LTD, $929.64; PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC, $245.00; PRAIRIE GRAPHICS, INC, $312.00; PRECISION LENS, $2,450.60; PRECISION LENS, $1,548.00;
PRECISION LENS, $1,376.00; PRECISION LENS, $1,204.00; BADGER OIL, INC., $231.00; SHEILA ANDERSON, $300.00; ABBOTT LABORATORIES,
$46.00; ABBOTT LABORATORIES, $22.00; RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC., $481.57; RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC., $93.96; REMEL INC, $256.85; REMEL INC,
$177.80; REMEL INC, $99.98; STRYKER SALES CORPORATION, $6,055.01; STRYKER SALES CORPORATION, $5,951.11; STRYKER SALES
CORPORATION, $768.83; STRYKER SALES CORPORATION, $487.05; MELBY PHOTOGRAPHY, $59.00; MELBY PHOTOGRAPHY, $59.00; SWIFTEL
COMMUNICATIONS, $8,302.06; STRYKER ENDOSCOPY, $3,491.00; STRYKER ENDOSCOPY, $737.44; STERIS CORPORATION, $5,402.30; STRIPES
BY TODD, $430.98; MIDWEST UROLOGIC STONE UNIT, $2,250.00; MIDWEST UROLOGIC STONE UNIT, $2,250.00; BROTHERS PHARMACY &
GIFTS, $8,278.43; BROTHERS PHARMACY & GIFTS, $377.47; SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC, $455.97; SHARN ANESTHESIA INC, $196.80;
PERFORMANCE HEALTH SUPPLY, IN, $98.55; RENTAL DEPOT, $130.95; TRI-ANIM HEALTH SERVICES, INC, $261.52; TOWN & COUNTRY
SHOPPER, $360.00; ALPHA MEDIA USA, LLC, $3,240.00; TOTAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS INC, $140.50; UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES,,
$23,334.08; UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES,, $12,154.00; UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES,, $928.00; LEADER PRINTING, $1,610.00;
MEDTRONIC USA INC, $666.39; MEDTRONIC USA INC, $196.00; AUSTREIM LANDSCAPING, $600.00; LYNETTE RICHARZ, $135.16; SIOUX VALLEY
SCHOOL DISTRICT, $750.00; COURTESY PLUMBING, INC., $499.80; COURTESY PLUMBING, INC., $10.00; COOPER SURGICAL, $271.48;
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC, $1,344.00; AVERA LONG-TERM CARE PHARMACY, $203.07; RANDALL DATA SYSTEMS, $422.40; RAM SCIENTIFIC,
$151.00; HOV SERVICES, iNC, $199.50; THE MOODY COUNTY ENTERPRISE, $270.00; DR CATHY LEADABRAND, $749.92; EMD MILLIPORE CORP.,
$607.31; GALLS, LLC,-DBA NEVE'S UNIFOR, $82.00; MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, $1,500.00; A & D GRAPHICS, $211.20; ANAZAO HEALTH
CORPORATION, $675.00; HUBERT COMPANY, $132.25; PARTY DEPOT, $126.20; MIX DRY CLEANERS, INC., $121.50; TRUGREEN LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, $441.77; TRUGREEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, $252.16; TRUGREEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, $36.90; MEDIACOM, $1,696.30;
MEDIACOM, $1,239.05; MEDIACOM, $8.47; ROVE STAFFING, LLC, $350.00; NATIONAL MEDICAL RESOURCES, I, $2,010.37; NATIONAL MEDICAL
RESOURCES, I, $865.00; AVERA HEALTH, $38,280.46; AVERA HEALTH, $7,510.00; AVERA HEALTH, $3,500.00; INTELLIPRO SECURITY, LLC,
$912.00; INTELLIPRO SECURITY, LLC, $360.00; BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY, $155.16; DAKOTA TRUCK UNDERWRITERS, $111.31;
HAYLEY PERREAULT, $44.69; BROOKINGS AREA TRANSIT, $1,000.00; BETH NEMMERS, $117.72; WATERTOWN PARK & REC, $25.00; LANGUAGE
LINE SERVICES, INC., $390.50; JOANN PAULSON, $579.92; PLATINUM CODE, $138.86; PLATINUM CODE, $138.86; PLATINUM CODE, $54.00;
ALLEN MEDCIAL SYSTEMS INC, $270.00; EIDE BAILLY LLP, $22,025.00; YOUNG DOOR SERVICE, $4,775.74; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY,
$8,194.15; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, $1,510.02; SARSTEDT, INC., $273.36; SARSTEDT, INC., $187.11; SARSTEDT, INC., $182.11; SARSTEDT,
INC., $76.58; NOVA BIOMEDICAL, $72.00; DARWIN HUSBY, $50.00; ARJO INC, $815.62; ARJO INC, $241.28; MR. V'S PROFESSIONAL BODY SHO,
$75.00; TEAM ISAAC, $100.00; STEP SAVER INC, $192.53; JAMIE HALVORSON, $36.52; SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, $28.29; SCOOTER'S, $862.01;
SCOOTER'S, $841.25; ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 38-, $750.00; CREDIT-COLLECTIONS-BUREAU, $9,665.23; CREDIT-COLLECTIONS-BUREAU,
$157.82; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, $476.26; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, $463.95; DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, $300.59; DEAN
FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, $139.40; BUSINESS CARD, $13,168.62; CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $1,398.00; CENTURION MEDICAL
PRODUCTS, $1,114.70; MCKEEVER INC., $659.87; MCKEEVER INC., $262.27; MCKEEVER INC., $65.55; CHARLOTTE BACHMAN, $603.75;
CHARLOTTE BACHMAN, $398.25; FASTENAL COMPANY, $403.40; KERRY'S LANDSCAPING, $2,835.00; KERRY'S LANDSCAPING, $70.00; SLEEP
CENTER SERVICES, LLC, $858.00; DENISE LARSON, $163.50; TGB BRANDS, $1,250.00; MUTUAL OF OMAHA, $11,799.87; KYLA HUNTIMER,
$742.13; LEWIS DRUG, INC., $5.25; JENNIFER MENDEL, $750.00; GP AUTO, $1,839.70; OLD MARKET EATERY, $711.25; MERRITT HAWKINS &
ASSOCIATES, $165.61; CREATIVE PRINTING, INC, $598.68; CREATIVE PRINTING, INC, $96.83; SARA SCHNEIDER, $71.30; KRIS ZOBEL, $310.49;
LINKS MEDICAL PRODUCTS, $267.03; HAMLIN COUNTY PUBLISHING INC, $255.00; ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS, I, $397.40; NU-TECH
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, $85.40; CULINEX, $786.78; CULINEX, $777.76; NUMEREX SOLUTIONS, $31.01; NEVRO CORP., $1,600.00; AMBER
LARSEN, $147.53; DM MERCHANDISING, INC., $64.27; BP OF BROOKINGS, INC, $1,081.71; BAYER HEALTHCARE, $1,252.16; NINA NORDBYE,
$137.89; BREG, INC., $533.82; MIDWEST PEST CONTROL, $65.00; HAVEL'S INC., $181.00; MITEL CLOUD SERVICES, $1,461.52; DAKOTA DATA
SHRED, INC, $221.28; STRYKER SALES CORPORATION, $4,516.22; STRYKER SALES CORPORATION, $1,709.08; STERICYCLE, INC., $843.42;
MASIMO AMERICAS, INC, $121.00; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT, $51.87; SDHCA, $319.00; SDHCA, $159.50; DARYL ENGLUND, $300.00; KELLY
PODHRADSKY, $326.46; DRAEGER INC, $559.56; DRAEGER INC, $128.59; OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, $188.62; OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY,
$188.62; NATHAN ANDERSON, $105.40; SOURCEBOOKS, INC., $160.35; ASHLEY BROWN, $242.36; SWIFTEL CENTER, $4,250.00; BUFFALO RIDGE
NEWSPAPERS, LLC, $169.32; BREIT LAW OFFICE, PC, $197.24; CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU, $65.75; CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU, $65.75;
DELTA DENTAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA, $20,161.50; VOYA RETIREMENT INS & ANNUITY, $15.50; AFLAC GROUP INSURANCE, $389.82; FIRST BANK
AND TRUST, $265.00; FIRST BANK AND TRUST, $265.00; BROOKINGS AREA UNITED WAY, $269.35; BROOKINGS AREA UNITED WAY, $268.35; SD
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PL, $7,024.19; SD SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PL, $7,024.19; SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTE,
$160,471.17; DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT, $435.70; DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT, $435.70; PRESS GANEY ASSOCIATES, INC, $10,101.31;
KELLI'S GIFT SHOP SUPPLIERS, $118.29; INSTRUMENT SPECIALISTS, INC., $108.06; DR NAZIR DELAWAR, $144.98; HOLOGIC, $3,621.00; CLEAR
LAKE COURIER, $247.50; OMNICARE, INC, $139.15; BLEND INTERACTIVE, $400.00; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, $889.08; PHILIPS
HEALTHCARE, $165.06; LOWE'S, $1,382.15; LOWE'S, $877.05; B&R CONCRETE, $127.68; BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP, $1,924.98; BAXTER
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HEALTHCARE CORP, $1,657.03; BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP, $1,447.56; DEB AALDERKS, $61.97; SUZANNE BJORDAL, $50.00; SD NURSES
ASSOCIATION, $350.00; 605 CUSTOM DESIGN LLC, $1,395.00; DORNIER MED TECH AMERICA, INC, $702.00; LINDSEY BOTHWELL, $168.95;
ELECTRIC PULP, INC., $240.00; JACLYN BOLDT, $157.00; BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM-NBV, $225.00; AVERA HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT,
$110.00; AEGIS THERAPIES, INC, $39,194.00; RICHARD H PETERSON, $300.00; NELSON DRUG, INC, $66.95; ASHLEY ENGELSTAD, $428.75;
ADVANCED ASSET ALLIANCE, $9,806.23; SCA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC, $366.00; STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY-ACC, $2,925.00; COMMISSION
ON DIETETIC REGIST, $60.00; CITY OF VOLGA, $138.91; BUHL'S CLEANERS, $870.70; HYLAND LLC, $2,978.80; MUD PIE, LLC, $46.80; DR MARK A
VOSSLER, $26,190.00; LORETTA SIMONET, $100.00; FOERSTER OFFICE & JANITORIAL, $485.70; FOERSTER OFFICE & JANITORIAL, $326.20;
FOERSTER OFFICE & JANITORIAL, $196.70; FORMFAST, $11,775.00; THE UPS STORE, $495.00; RICHARD-EWING EQUIPMENT CO IN, $10,500.00;
RICHARD-EWING EQUIPMENT CO IN, $519.64; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, $324.27; ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT INC, $310.00; KIBBLE
EQUIPMENT, $2,023.06; SHARI KLEINJAN, $300.68; CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, IN, $37,636.00; RANDI BAUMAN, $343.19; RANDI BAUMAN,
$93.22; ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIO, $414.00; ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIO, $297.00; ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIO,
$207.00; BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC., $541.39; TRANSMED, INC, $870.00; MIZUHO ORTHOPEDIC SYSTEMS, IN, $1,300.00; CDW GOVERNMENT,
$20.95; SANDRA RUESCH, $199.00; UNITED ACCOUNTS, INC., $25.00; UNITED ACCOUNTS, INC., $25.00; ALLERGAN USA, INC., $260.00;
VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS, INC., $2,280.16; SILVER SCREEN ADVERTISING, $300.00; LANDAUER, INC., $576.50; BROOKINGS PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCI, $3,030.00; BAUSCH & LOMB SURGICAL, $2,587.00; ECOWATER SYSTEMS OF BROOKINGS, $89.58; DISH, $134.02; HURON PLAINSMAN,
$540.00; ALCON LABORATORIES, INC., $2,792.34; ALCON LABORATORIES, INC., $2,792.34; QUALIFIED PRESORT SERVICE, LL, $3,883.88;
QUALIFIED PRESORT SERVICE, LL, $1,176.28; QUALIFIED PRESORT SERVICE, LL, $609.53; RODNEY MURFIELD, $3,718.24; MINN-KOTA PEST
SERVICES, INC., $569.50; SANFORD HEALTH AHA TRAINING C, $90.00; SANFORD HEALTH AHA TRAINING C, $88.00; WHIRC, $764.00; SDCSS,
$85.00; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $260.82; MINUTEMAN PRESS, $55.56; NCS PEARSON, INC., $103.60; SIOUX FALLS AQUATICS LLC, $500.00;
AMERICAN PROFICIENCY INSTITUT, $101.67; CENTURYLINK, $257.59; CENTURYLINK, $15.17; ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, $314.08; LAKE
PRESTON TIMES, $315.00; AMANDA TROWBRIDGE, $115.00; INTEK, $9,904.74; HEMOCUE AMERICA/RADIOMETER AM, $324.00; BROOKINGS
HEALTH SYSTEM FOUND, $1,138.76; ABB OPTICAL GROUP, $1,785.05; JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC, $1,821.70; GREGG TEBEEST, $1,108.36;
GREGG TEBEEST, $131.35; KRAVE INC, $460.00; MEDIVATORS, $620.00; MITCHELL PAINTING, $892.50; UNITED STATES TREASURY, $600.00; 9
CLOUDS, $2,100.00; 9 CLOUDS, $740.52; BRUCE DYSTHE, $50.00; MARCO, $2,631.56; AUTOMATIC DOOR GROUP, $372.76; MARY REED, $560.00;
MARISA HANSON, $385.00; DELORIS INTERMILL, $50.00; CELLTRAK TECHNOLOGIES INC, $344.52; MICROLINE SURGICAL INC, $480.00; JUSTIN
G SELL, $300.00; WALTER WOSJE, $400.00; AVESIS, $3,398.71; JACKRABBIT SPORTS PROPERTIES, $23,500.00; LIBERTY SEPTIC, INC, $350.00;
FERGEN'S CLOTHING, $7.00; TESSIER'S INC., $2,279.03; TESSIER'S INC., $1,419.61; AVERA MEDICAL GROUP RADIOLOGY, $60.00; BROOKINGS
BLIZZARD, LLC, $1,000.00; LEXIS NEXIS RISK DATA MANAGEM, $405.00; MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS, $1,000.00; MCKESSON MEDICAL
SURGICAL INC, $1,487.42; MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL INC, $423.02; INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC., $12,850.00; INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC.,
$8,919.90; INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC., $3,009.95; INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC., $2,009.95; NATIONAL CENTER FOR SHAKEN, $232.30; AMP
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION, IN, $577.40; OWENS & MINOR, $16,752.63; OWENS & MINOR, $15,009.11; OWENS & MINOR, $12,370.11; OWENS &
MINOR, $448.97; AVERA MCKENNAN HOME INFUSION, $727.23; STERIS INSTRUMENT MGMT SERVIC, $1,700.00; WILLIAM R DAVIDSON, $300.00;
RICHARD JOYCE, $500.00; AFLAC WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS, $8,410.56; CREATIVE BRANDS, $64.12; NEPHRON 503B OUTSOURCING FACI,
$210.00; OR SPECIFIC, $448.80; OR SPECIFIC, $408.00; LYNN M DARNALL, $300.00; ALEXANDER OPEN SYSTEMS, INC, $13,087.50; ALEXANDER
OPEN SYSTEMS, INC, $847.06; IMPLANT RESOURCE INC, $6,170.00; K&K INTERIORS, $15.41; KALLAS ENTERPRISES LLC, $1,500.00; LEONA
STEEN, $1,200.00; PICTURA INC, $440.92; ROGER SIMMONS, $93.74; MARJORIE QUAM, $1,715.00; MEDPLAN SERVICES, $12,381.52; LIFE SERVE
BLOOD CENTER, $597.10; HEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES, $214.54; TETZLAFF,ERIN A, $1,015.26; HOLTER,SARA B, $829.07;
RENNICH,BRITTANY N, $480.40; MANZEY,DONNA JEAN, $381.69; KELLEN,KERRY, $350.00; DAVIS,JOYCE M, $325.00; SONNENBURG,KESHA A,
$283.77; POTAPENKO,DANIYIL S, $180.00; WALKER,STEPHANIE J, $177.99; JENSEN,NEVA C, $170.00; ROGERS,KAREN, $149.16;
IVERSON,DARRELL D, $140.00; NELSON,ANDREW P, $130.00; HANSON,SHERYL R, $126.16; KRAGE,DANIEL R, $125.52; HAMILTON,ALLISON R,
$120.00; ROGERS,LAWRENCE E, $108.58; REIMAN,CONSTANCE M, $90.00; QUAM,MARJORIE F, $86.31; EILERTSON,BEVERLY J, $77.58;
HENRIKSEN,GERRY L, $64.80; JENSEN,JAMES, $52.45; PEREZ,MARIA E, $52.41; BERKLAND,LORRAINE L, $50.00; NYSTROM,MARVIN E, $45.46;
PENROD,LINDA J, $36.00; PUKIS,JANET, $30.00; LACHER,ROBERT J, $25.13; SIPE,DARYL L, $25.00; VOELKER,MARIAN R, $25.00; SIEH,MELODY
L, $24.35; SIEH,MELODY L, $24.35; SUNDBERG,NATHAN A, $24.35; CURLEY,CAROLYN S, $23.76; PETERSON,DAVID K, $22.84; WILLERT,DENNIS
L, $19.41; HODNE,LAUREL B, $17.92; LEMME,TANNER R, $14.00; SUNDBERG,BETHANY K, $14.00; BENZ,MARYANN D, $11.44;
THOMPSON,BARBARA J, $9.37; SWEDLUND,HARRIET P, $3.27; JOHNSON,CAROL L, $1.33; HUMANA CHOICE PPO, $4,304.34; ESTELLINE
NURSING AND CARE CT, $893.62; TLC ADVANTAGE, $500.00; ACCENT, $414.00; MEDICAID SOUTH DAKOTA, $292.43; AETNA MEDICARE
SUPPLEMENT, $77.02; COMBINED INS COMPANY, $70.00; VETERANS CHOICE PROGRAM VACAA, $44.04; AETNA, $24.35; BANKERS LIFE &
CASUALTY, $19.18; TRICARE FOR LIFE, $17.50; AVERA SELECT MEDICARE SUPPLEM, $13.31
TOTAL: $1,287,037.32;
Action: All present voted yes; motion carried.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Articles of interest included Post-Acute Care Initiative, SDAHO; and “How to Compete in Today’s Job
Market”, SilverStone Group. Merkley noted the SDAHO draft was created as an initiative to get
talking points and education distributed in an effort to try to increase Medicaid funding for nursing
homes. The funding gap is widening and has a direct impact on South Dakota’s most vulnerable
elderly population. It is estimated there will be a 49.5-million-dollar shortfall to meet the cost for all
nursing homes in South Dakota due to low reimbursement rates. In addition, civil monetary
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penalties (CMP’s) and higher patient acuity are increasing costs. Merkley also noted, from a quality
and safety perspective, The Neighborhoods at Brookview does a great job in caring for its residents.
REPORTS
Operational
CEO Report
Merkley noted Brookings Health System recently received a very nice Facebook
review/compliment. A west-central North Dakota couple was visiting Brookings for a wedding and
ended up going into labor a little early. As stated, genuine compassion and care can be seen
throughout all facets of the hospital from nursing to housekeeping to the providers and especially
the OB department. Our staff does a great job and this nice compliment is definitely appreciated.
Merkley also shared a recent press release issued by Brookings Economic Development
Corporation stating Brookings community was selected to participate in the Baldrige Communities
of Excellence Program and Brookings Health System was one of several key organizations to
commit to this twelve month learning opportunity designed to enhance and improve the
performance of the community and its leaders. The Communities of Excellence program is a
systematic approach that uses a Baldridge-based framework to lead communities through change
and transformation.
New Hires:
Ternus, Jade $21.50; Jung, Debra $12.70; Dickens, Kendra $12.00; Rodriguez Pacheco, Karielys $10.75; Saxlund, Melissa $27.00; Lovre, Katelyn $13.25;
Pappas. Sheryl $40.60; Bergstadt, Carly $10.50; Wegner, Cierra $16.00
Status Changes:
Johnson, Tyra $12.00; Inches, Summer $12.00; Doom, Sarah $17.56; Gile, Jessica $12.00; Boulais, Tori $12.00; Lane, Katherine $12.00; Yoder, Julia
$35.57; Seitz, Kara $22.95; Rykhus, Brooke $24.99; Perreault, Hayley $12.75; Hanssen, Jason $47.27; Richarz, Lynette $16.30; Brown, Natalie $14.54;
Forbes-Hurd, Scout $56.84; Duran, Cheryl $15.92; Semmler, Dawn $10.87; Almusaylim, Khaleal $11.88; Huisken, Courtnie $19.77; Pates, Courtney $24.74;
Clark, Lea $24.36; Otto, Alyssa $11.51; Kinner, Kim $22.49; Hogie, Brittney $12.20; Anderson, Amanda $28.14; Sumner, Todd $17.34; Carlson, Lynn
$64.14; Koropatnicki, Lindsay $26.52; Thompson, Lynne $41.62; Johnson, Candy $56.08; Vanderwal, Katy $25.42; Kasak, Ken $18.20; Kaufmann, Lynne
$41.44; Virchow, Christine $28.28; Thomas, Debra $42.08; Roth, Shane $14.90; Sebert-Bortnem, Kathy $30.20; Sainju, Ranju $25.98; Ripley, Vaughn
$10.71; Carmody, Morgan $12.23; Knapp, Brittany $25.61; Weber, Karen $53.50; Adams, Natasha $13.00
CNO Report
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Hillestad provided more information regarding the upcoming seminar on Thursday, August 30
called “Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness Needs and Communication of the Dying”.
The seminar is being hosted by our hospice team and will feature Maggie Callanan, R.N., a world-
renowned speaker on topics relating to the care of the dying, as well as coping strategies for hospice
staff and volunteers. Dr. Rick Holm, medical director for Brookings Health System Hospice will also
present “Fearing Death is Dangerous to Your Health”. Hillestad also shared a replacement for Tara
Heinze, PA in the Emergency Department has been hired. Jason Domalgaski, PA-C, will begin his
duties in November.
Board Committee Reports
Administrative Committee:
Committee member Morgan provided a report; the Administrative Committee met on August 21,
2018. Topics of discussion included Bartley Optical, CFO Position, Prairie Vista Care Organization–
Track 3, Scooter’s Coffee and Board Member Terms/Reappointments.
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Building Committee:
Committee Chair Englund provided a report; the Building Committee met on August 21, 2018.
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Topics of discussion included the Ambulance Station & Education Center and 2 Floor Medical
Plaza. Committee members also toured the Ambulance Station construction site and evaluated the
YEC/dental building and parking lot.
Finance Committee:
Committee Chair Peterson provided a report; the Finance Committee met on August 23, 2018. The
committee reviewed and approved July 2018 Financials, Adjustments and Payables. Additional
topics of discussion included Interim Cost Report and the CFO Search.
Quality Committee:
Committee Chair Ellsworth provided a report; the Quality Committee met on August 21, 2018.
Topics of discussion included Avera Brookings Medical Clinic Quality Review presented by invited
guest, Patrick Siegling, Clinic Director, Contracted Services Report, Patient Experience Update, and
The Neighborhoods at Brookview Department of Health Survey.
OLD BUSINESS
Prairie Vista Care Organization
Merkley informed members a new agreement has been signed to reinstate Track 1 of the ACO due
to a delay imposed by CMS until July 2019 for Track 3.
NEW BUSINESS
Medical Staff Credentialing
A motion was made by Ellsworth, second by Morgan to approve the credentialing and re-
credentialing as recommended by the Medical Executive Committee.
Action: All present voted yes; Motion carried.
CFO Search
Merkley announced the CFO position has been filled. Melissa Wagner, who was previously
Brookings Health System’s Finance Analyst, accepted the offer and will begin her new role in
September.
September Board Meeting
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The September board meeting date has been changed to the 20. David Flicek of Avera will be
joining us to provide the board with an update on the Provider Services Agreement (PSA).
Upon motion by Morgan, second by Peterson the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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James Morgan, Vice President
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