SHAUGHNESSY REHAB HOSPITAL - BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES MAY, 1979 aD . RT SHAUGHNESSY CHRONIC DISEASE/REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MAY 15, 1979
The May meeting of the Board of Trustees Ivas held in the Board Roam on -
Tuesday, May 15, 1979. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., .Mr. Brophy presiding. _
Trustees present were: Messrs. Brophy, Blenkhorn, Carnevale, Noonan,
Richard and St. Pierre; Doctors Kaplan and Shaughnessy; Mesdames MacDonald
and Moulton.
Absent were Miss Norton, Messrs. Jennings and Pelletier.
MINUTES .OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon Motion duly made and seconded it was. VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
TBE M MTING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD APRIL 24, 1979.
FINANCE COWITTEE
Mr. McEwen presented a reccmrendation from the Finance
approval of a Committee regarding
Price increase effective July 1 for inhouse ancillary services,
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and S
No increase on the inhouse rate per diem rateeishnecess necessary
a to a 5o increase.
to an adjustment effective Pda 1 �'Y at this time due
TO an a THE oY On motion made and seconded it was VOIEi7
CREASE OF 5o IN CHARGES FOR OUIPATINr PHYSICAL THERAPY,
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SPEECH, EFFECTIVE DULY 1, 1979.
Imo• McEwen expressed appreciation to the Board for their coo
his time at Shaughnessy Hospital. In response cooperation during
for his contribution to the hospital , Mr. Brophy ended him
endeavor. and wished him good luck in his new
Mr- Affanato introduced Doug Upton, Area Operations Manager of and Dick Armstrong, President of the Northeast Division, who revievxd the y
performance of Servicer►aster in the past year. He indicated that they had _
begun to achieve the desired results, although they were not yet letel
satisfied themselves, He emphasized that they were $100,000 under le
y
for the year, they are hiring a person to do electrical work, and the
recently added 64 hours per week to the housekeeping staff. Nir. Brophy
reminded the Trustees that this contract expires
whether we could renew this contract if weanted to August
1• and questioned
check with either the Purchasing or Legal De Mr. Affanato is to
Finance CaMattee will make a rec g pints of the City, and the
we will be going out to bid. ommendation in June as to whether or not
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TD Mr. Brophy discussed the problems created within certain departments by
the vote of the Board to implement the use of time cards. miss Dumont and
Doctor Woll were called upon to explain what effect time cards would have
upon their employees. After lengthy discussion, Mrs. MacDonald made a
motion to rescind the original vote of the Board requiring punching by
all but the five appointed positions. This motion was seconded and voted.
A second motion was made and seconded and it was VOTED THAT ALL HOURLY
EMPLOYEES SHOULD PUNCH A TIME CARD WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOURLY EMPLOYEES
WHO MUST LEAVE THE HOSPITAL. Mr. Affanato was directed to clarify why the
distinction is made between the hourly and the salaried employees.
Doctor Woll discussed a problem with disciplinary action and after dis-
cussion, a motion was made that regarding disciplinary actions that
affect payroll, copies of memos from a dent head to the payroll
department should also be sent to the Director.
REPORT'S
MEDICAL STAFF There was no report from the Medical Staff as the Quarterly Meeting is to
be held this week and the report will follow.
C(_gTTEES There was no report from the Fund Raising, the Human Resources, or the
Nursing Committee.
BUILDING & Mr. Richard reported for the Building & Space Committee that they would
SPACE like the landscaping in the front of the building cared for and suggested
that we attempt to match our portion of the quadrangle to that owned by
Salem Hospital. Doctor Shaughnessy asked that Mr. Foley of the Park &
Shade Tree Department be contacted and asked to replace the tree in the
island on the road. Mr. Affanato reported that we expect to have the missing
light pole installed this week, along with missing lenses, etc.
OLD BUSINESS
The update of job descriptions of the administrative positions has been
JOB DESCRIP- referred to the Human Resources Committee and there is no report as yet.
TIONS
Mr. Affanato reported. that Mr. Connolly is negotiating withihe Rate Setting
RATE SETTING Commission and expects to settle the case, on the basis of the fact that we
are to be considered a hospital-based SNF unit.
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NEW BUSINESS
With Mr. McEwen's resignation effective on May 18, Mr. Brophy has assigned `
responsibility for the management of the Business Office to Mr. Affanato,.
while Mr. Carnevale will assist in preparation of financial, statements.
The position has been advertised and candidates are being screened.
Mr. Brophy also discussed the resignation of two of the Business Office
-�, personnel and the disharmony which exists in that office.
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SHARES The Shared Services Agreement with Salem Hospital has not been firmed
SERVICES up as yet because of the outstanding rate appeal. The recomTendation
of the Finance Ccarmi.ttee is that we notify Mr. Geaney of our reasons for
reluctance in signing and ask him before signing to make provisions if
(1) Medicaid does not issue a provider number for services rendered on the
fifth floor or (2) Rate Setting does not recognize our costs for these
services.
ANNUAL Mr. Brophy discussed the scheduling of the annual meeting, suggesting
MEETING that October would be the best month. After checking with the bylaws, it
was the consensus that October would be an appropriate times.
HOSPITAL. Discussion followed regarding an auditing of the hospital's books. It was
AUDIT suggested that Mr. Affanato check to see what other municipal hospitals
do in this regard, and to check out costs.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07.
Respectfully submitted, APPROVED:
Executive Secretary Secretary, Board of Trustees