Mt Graham Hospital District

The agenda for the Governing Board of Directors meeting includes several key discussion and action items. Business items cover medical services, specifically Anesthesia, Air Ambulance, and Ground Ambulance. General Board Business and Education topics include the CEO Report overview, review and approval of July 2023 Financials, review and approval of the DSH Pool 5 IGA, and review and approval of the 2nd Quarter 2023 Corporate Compliance Minutes. The meeting will also cover the review and approval of the 2nd Quarter 2023 Quality Report, and various reports from the District, Foundation, and Auxiliary. An executive session is reserved for potential consultation on personnel matters, litigation, real property negotiations, confidential records, contract negotiations, settlement, and salary discussions.

The meeting included discussion of the revised Phased Plan for Hospital Operations and Gating Criteria, indicating MGRMC meets criteria to enter phase 2. Updates were provided on the 2020 Operational Goals, Clinical Services Goals, and Organizational Projects, including the Medical Office Building, Medical Staff Bylaws, Quality Metrics, Conversion to Critical Access Hospital Status, Mt. Graham Surgical Associates, Policy and Procedure Process, and Contract Management Process.

The meeting covered the May 2020 finance summary, which included a report on gross patient revenue, operating expenses, and hospital deficit. An executive session was held regarding personnel matters and pending or contemplated litigation. The board approved a resolution designating the CEO, CFO, CNO, and Finance Director as authorized agents to submit forms and conduct business with the Arizona Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA). Operational Initiatives for 2020 were presented, focusing on obtaining Critical Access Hospital status and expanding RHC clinical services. The 1th Quarter Quality Report for 2020 was reviewed, covering patient experience of care, CMS quality measures, and risk and quality tracking. Updates were provided on the financial impact of COVID-19, MGRMC's COVID-19 organizational response, and the impact on employees. The CEO provided an update on 2020 Operational Goals, Clinical Services Goals, and Organizational Projects.

The board discussed and approved several key items, including a construction bid for the Mt. Graham Surgical Associates Suite and the 2nd Quarter 2020 Quality Report. The Medical Staff Bylaws and the updated Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement Plan were also approved. Additionally, the Emergency Operations Disaster Plan and a list of 92 policies were reviewed and approved. The board addressed credentialing matters, including initial appointments, reappointments, renewals to practice for allied health professionals, and resignations. Revisions to Internal Medicine and Podiatry Clinical Privileges were approved. The CEO provided an update on 2020 Operational Goals, Clinical Services Goals, Organizational Projects, and the 2020 ADHS/CMS Licensing Survey Results, including the plan of correction submitted to ADHS.

The board meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. The board approved the Fourth Amendment to the Lease between Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center and Mt. Graham Hospital District, and authorized Roland Knox to execute the amendment. The Credentials Committee's recommendations were reviewed and approved, including initial appointments and reappointments of medical staff. Updates were provided on the financial impact of COVID-19, the organization's COVID-19 response, and the impact on employees. The CEO reported on 2020 operational and clinical services goals, as well as organizational projects such as plans for interior finishes for MGSA, new medical staff, EAC nursing students, CAH Conversion Task Force updates, and collaborations with PCP Clinics and SAHA.