SHAUGHNESSY REHAB HOSPITAL - BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES JANUARY, 1979 aR.
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MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
January 16 , 1979
The January meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in the Board Roo`-t
on Tuesday, January 16, 1979. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Brophy presiding.
Trustees present were: Messrs. Brophy, Blenkhorn, Carnevale, Jennings,
Pelletier, Richard and St. Pierre; Doctors. Shaughnessy and Kaplan; Meesdam<es
Norton, Moulton and MacDonald. Also present were Messrs. Affanato, Arnold,
Centorino, McEwen and Doctor Krukonis.
Absent was Mrs. Fraser.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS PIPING
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED TO APPROVE THE P4INU`I'ES OF
THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD DECEMBER 19, 1978.
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Mr. McEwen reviewed the financial statements for the month of December 1978,
explaining that on the cash basis, it was a slow month compared to the
November statement. (see attached) Upon motion duly made and seconded it
was VOTED TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECE_=R. 1978.
FUND RAISING Mrs. MacDonald reported on plans being made for a Spring Fund Raising
Dance to be held at Danversport Yacht Club on March 4.
NURSING Mrs. Moulton stated that she is planning to meet with Miss Dumont and
expects to have a report in February. Reporting on her attendance at the
annual meeting of North Shore Childrens' Hospital, she suggested that
might consider giving our new trustees a statement of their responsibilities,
as this is the procedure North Shore is using.
BUILDING & Mr. Pelletier reported on an inspection of the hospital on January 5 and
SPACE rei.nspection on January 15. He asked the Secretary to read his report..
(see attached) P4r. Pelletier expressed the opinion that there was a shortage
of manPader to perform housekeeping. Mr. Affanato explained that much main-
tenance and project irk of a non--visible nature was being done. It was
agreed that the Building & Space Committee would reinspect the hospital and
report at the February meeting.
HUMAN There was no report from the Human Resources Committee.
RESOURCES
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED TO ACCEPT THE REPORTS OF
THE STANDING C9J,1.TTIEES AS P,RESF_NTED.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MAS -An update on the Price-Waterhouse Management Advisory Service was
PROJECT presented by.Mr. McEwen, who stated that they are presently interviewing
our personnel and would be meeting with Mr. Affanato on a weekly basis to
review progress. He explained that we have to have a very solid manual
system before we can go into an electronic system. Our goal is to have
the system set up by July 1, 1979.
BUDGET Mr. Carnevale reported on the meetings of the Finance Committee regarding
the budget. The meeting was turned over to Mr. McEwen who explained the
methodology of the budget, and the recapituation of the budget which was
presented. The anticipated rate increase, a projected $700,000 increase
in revenue, contractural adjustments and an 11% incurease in salaries were
discussed. Mr. McEwen emphasized that we had budgeted $1,180,000 in purchased
services from Salem Hospital alone. After discussion, on motion made and duly
seconded, it was VOTED THAT THE BUDGET BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
The President commended Mr. McEwen and his staff for the fine work on the
budget.
LAUNDRY The Director reported that we have been reviewing many of our contracts,
as sore of them expire in the next few months. Mr. McEwen has been meeting
with the laundry contractor, Director of Nursing and Director of General
Services regarding problems with the laundry contract. He reported that we
plan to institute a procedure of weighing laundry in and out.
DAY CARE The recent inspection of the Day Care area by the Department of Public Welfare
CONTRACTS was reported by Mr. Affanato. He reviewed the contracts which had been dis-
tributed with the agenda, stating that we anticipated opening the middle of
February with a $13 per diem. On motion duly made and seconded, it was
VOTED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACTS FOR THE DAY
CARE CENTER ITITH THE DEPARTI`= OF PUBLIC 1^7IELFARE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOSPITAL.
.TRUSTEE Mr. Brophy discussed the vacancy on the Board and continued absence of one
ABSENTEEISM Trustee, reviewing the stipulations of the bylaws. On motion made and duly
seconded it was VOTED THAT THE PRESIDENT BE GRANTED THE AUTHORITY TO APPRQACH
THE MAYOR TO DISCUSS THE FILLING OF TWO POSITIONS ON THE BOARD. Mr. Brophy
stated that he will appoint a new Nominating Committee to make recommendations
to the Mayor.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Affanato reviewed the recent meeting with representatives of Salem
Hospital's Board of Trustees, adipin.istration and medical staff regarding
proposed expanstion of Davenport 8. The letter from Doctor Nickerson to
Mayor. Zoll dated September 13, 1971 was read, and Mr. Affanato reported on
his meeting with Mayor Levesque who reaffirmed his belief that Salem Hospital
should uphold their agreements. It was suggested that if Salem does not
intend to uphold their agreements, we should look elsewhere for our purchased
services. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made and seconded and it
was VOTED TO TABLE ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THIS SUBJECT.
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BLUE" Reporting on his recent conversations with Blue Cross, Mr. Brophy stated
that the contract addendum is expected to be out of their legal departrent
and in our hands by January 26, at which time we would have a week until
.February 2 to sign the contract.
OTHER BUSINESS
COUNCIL Mr. Brophy announced that he had received a letter from the City Council,
REPRESENTA- reappointing Joseph Centorino as representative of the Council to the
TIVE Board of Trustees.
LEGISLATION The President reviewed the two pieces of legislation which had been
submitted to the City Solicitor for review. After discussion, on motion.
made and seconded it was VOTED THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY
SOLICITOR FOR ACTION ON THE TWO LEGAL ACTS.
Meeting adjourned at 10:13 P. M.
Respectfully submitted, Approved:
Joanne McManus Secretary, Board of Trustees
Executive Secretary