SHAUGHNESSY REHAB HOSPITAL - BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES MARCH, 1979 Ile DES. J. ROBERT SHAUGHNESSY CHRONIC DISEASE/REHABILITATION EIOSPITAL
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
March 20, 1979
The March meeting of the Board of Ti:-ustees was held in the Board Room on
Tuesday, March 20, 1979. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P. M.
Mr. Brophy presiding.
Trustees present were: Messrs. Brophy, Blenkhorn, Carnevale, Pelletier,
Noonan, Richard, St. Pierre; Doctors Shaughnessy and Kaplan; Mesdames Norton,
Moulton and MaCDo : ° _d. Also present were Messrs. Affanato, Centorino, MCEwen,
Arnold and Doctor .:_ ukonis.
Absent were Mrs. Fraser and Mr. Jennings.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1979.
REPORTS
I UNCIAL Mr. McEwen briefly reviewed the financial statements for the month ended.
February 28, 1979. Income received was over budget by 11-2%, while salaries
were under budget by $35,000, mostly attributable to nursing. Year to date
schedule of expenses is under budget by $311,414 or 90, taking into considera-
tion accruals, we are 42% under budget. Accounts receivable show a declir:_
of about $7,000 for the month, but Mr. MCEwen pointed out that we should
expect to see a significant increase next month due to March charges added,
but February receipts subtracted. For the year to date we have a deficit of
$42,000. (see attached schedules)
On motion made and seconded, it was VOTED TO ACCEPT THE FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1979.
1�7=CAL STAFF Doctor Krukonis reported that the most significant development-for the month
was the consolidation of the Committee for Rehabilitation Planning and
Coord-ination with the Salem Hospital Rehabilitation Conm2ittee. He sta-ta.d
that the first meeting has not been held, but that he sees it as a step in
the right direction, and the plan is to develop and investigate various areas
of rehabilitation and additional services.
The recent successful lecture presented by Doctor Kimbel as a part of the
lecture series arranged by Doctor Woll was discussed. The President asked
that the Secretary communicate to Doctor Woll their appreciation of his
efforts in bringing such outstanding speakers to the hospital.
On motion made and seconded, it was VOTED TO ACCEPT THE REPORT OF THE MEDICAL
STAFF.
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STANDING COiiNNITTEE REPORTS
NURSING Mrs. Moulton reported for the Nursing Committee that the lack of a
CaTMITTEE union contract was causing a problem with staffing. The Director of
nursing states that a sicker type of patient is being admitted, so that
recruitment problems are critical. Continuing education courses have
been tearporarily suspended due to a misunderstanding which has since
been ironed out.
HUB %T REt:j�TIONS There was no report from the Hmm Relations Committee. The position
COW.- I'IFEE description entitled "Administrative Assistant" was reviewed. Mr. Affanato
report+:-�d that Mr. Salvo had expres-ed interest in coming back to the hospital
in this capacity and that he had Y.-,d input in this job description. Mr.
Brophy objected to the title "Admi-nistrative Assistant", stating that
this could cause a problem as it would appear that we are creating a nea
position. The. problem of getting. the Mayor to recognize our needs and to
fill this position was discussed. Mr. Centorino suggested that the Hix7nan
Relations Committee should meet and come up.with a recommendation. At
this point he would set up a meeting of the Public Health Committee of the
Council Frith the Human Relations Committee of the Trustees to carry this
motion to the Mayor and ask .for a resolution of the problem.
FUND RAISD,1G Mrs. MacDonald reported on the recent Fund Raising Dance run by the
DANCE Auxiliary, stating that proceeds were approximately $3,200 to date.
NOMINATING Mr. Brophy asked that the Nominating Co=t ttee met to nominate two
COMMITTEE trustees to fill the open positions on the board and report back at the
April meeting.
BUILDING & Mr. Pelletier reported for the Building & Space Committee that on their
SPACE recent inspection, the committee had found some improvement in housekeeping
Ca"IvIITTr E throughout the hospital.
On motion made and seconded it was VOTED TO ACCEPT THE STANDING CO?9MITTEE
REPORTS AS REPORTS OF PROGRESS.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MANA(M-ENT The Director reported on a meeting with Univac people who have found a
ADVISORY possible fit of software at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Minneapolis where the
SERVICE- package has been in use for 6 - 7 years. Mr. McEcAen added that Springfield
UNIVAC Hospital has been doing a si!�tilar search for software and expects to ir_plement
the Sinai program. He plans to meet with the Springfield people and hopes
to be able to make. a decision as to whether this is the best alternative..
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LAUNDRY Mr. McEwen reported that we are looking at the specifications for laundry
CONTRACT and expect to go out to bid on the contract this year.
DAY CARE Census in the Day Care Center is presently at 14 and expected to be increased
by three next week.
BLUE CROSS Mr. Affanato reviewed the recndations of the Finance Committee that the
Blue Cross contract be approved with tv�o qualifications: (1) consult with
the Mayor before signing and (2) that there be a waiver for outpatient
Physical Therapy. After discussion a motion was made and seconded and it
was VOTED TO ENDORSE THE RECaMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COT'vMT EE REGARDING
THE BLUE CROSS CONTRACT.
RATE SETTING Mr. Affanato reported that we had heard from the Rate Setting Comission and
received the rate of $33.07 for 1976 and $51.87 for 1977. We are appealing
both rates and will be meeting with Attorney Behar and the Commission.
BID SPECS It was reported that the Finance Canmlittee had referred the bid specifications
for Housekeeping, Maintenance & Security to the Building & Space Cc-=ttee
for review and revision. Asir. St. Pierre suggested that we look into our
second year options and Mr. McEwen expressed concern regarding the possible
effect of a new contract on our rates.
NEW BUSINESS
The President discussed the possibility of inviting various department heads
to the meetings for informational purposes, perhaps bimonthly.
JOB Mr. Brophy asked for comments as to contents of the administrative job des
DESCRIPTIONS crintions which had been distributed. After discussion it was recommended that
the Director sit down and go over them with the various peopl., involved and
c:)me up with new job descriptions which would then be turned over to the.
Human Recourses Committee for approval.
OTHER BUSINESS
TIMECLOCK Mr. Affanato reported that he was phasing in the use of the time clock and
that everyone except department heads and confidential secretaries were asked
to punch. A grievance on this procedure has been filed by the Union. After
discussion Per. Affanato was asked to make a study of the Feasibility of the
timeclock and review the situation with a report at the April meeting.
AUDIOLOGY The Director stated that he had received a proposal from North Shore Childrer_s'
Hospital for purchasing audiology services. He feels that it might be bene-
TRASH ficial to get together with them on this. He says that he is also co=zsi.dering
DISPOSAL sharing a dumpster with a compactor with North Shore Childress' Hospital cand
will report back on progress.
Motion to adjourn at 10:10.
Respectfully ularnitted, APPROVED:
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