Present:  Directors  Daugherty, Kloster, Tobias, Heinisch, Dubin, Richter,
Absent Directors:  None

Also Present:  P. Anderson,  Scavotto, Bockman, R. Ubl (Observer), M. Green 

Chair Heinisch called the meeting to order at 7:00 am.

A quorum was established and the agenda was approved as submitted ( Motion by Kloster (second Daugherty). Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and approved by unanimous consent.

 

Old Business: None

New Business

Quality Improvement/Compliance: Michele Green reviewed quality improvement efforts and compliance activities targeted by the Office of Inspector General. OIG work plan issues include billing for physician and laboratory services. The most recent QI indicators were good ones for DCRNC. However, falls and restraints are two areas where we could improve. Michele discussed the development of a falls prevention program.

The Security Officer resolution was approved as submitted on motion by Tobias, second Dubin, unanimous.

Operations:  Scavotto reviewed the status of operations. Cost control efforts are continuing to be emphasized, especially in regard to labor costs. Results for the fiscal year-to-date continue to be profitable with April preliminary estimates indicating a modest operating gain of approximately $10k. Challenges lie ahead, though, as the Medicaid program appears to be targeted for a major restructuring. The exact effect for DCRNC and long-term care as an industry cannot be forecast at this time.

Licensing Survey: Jocelyn Prall reviewed the results of the annual IDPH licensing survey.

Directors: It was moved (Daugherty) and seconded (Kloster) that the Operating Board recommend to the County Board that Dick Ubl be appointed a Director.

Next Meeting 

July 27, 2005

Meeting adjourned at 8:40AM. (motion Tobias, second Dubin)

Respectfully submitted.

Michael Scavotto

Recording Secretary