NRMC Hospital Board of Directors
Regular MeetingNevada, MO · March 25, 2025
Minutes
Nevada Regional Medical Center
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
March 25, 2025
Members Present: Cindy Thompson, Mandy Barnes (arrived 5:41pm), Seth Barrett, Mike Brown, Brian Leonard, Aimee Meyer, Geoff Stewart, Jason Anglin, Dr. Conley
(arrived 5:32pm)
Members Absent: Dr. Moore, Jayne Novak
Others Present (Internal): Jeff Wesselman, CFO; Jessica Collier, HRAO; Christi Keating, CNO; Michelle Bruner, Clinics Director; Tim Wilson, Quality Director; Jennifer
Eaton, EA; Jason McCormick
Others Present (External): Lillie Pitts-Wingate, Marvin Knoche, Tammy Helm (Nevada Daily Mail – depart 6:50pm)
Topic Discussion Action & Follow-Up
Call to Order Mrs. Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:23 p.m. and noted that a quorum was present. No conflicts of
interest were disclosed.
Celebration of Good Enjoy the Thankful Thursday social media posts.
Things Appreciated NRMC representation at the YMCA ground breaking last week.
Approval of Minutes Reports and minutes of the following meetings were provided in the packet for review: Approved as written upon a
• Board of Directors – February 25, 2025 motion made by Geoff
Stewart and second by Seth
Barrett.
Public Comment from Mr. Knoche – payroll expense, debt service ratio, Informational.
those registered
Board Mr. McCormick gave an update on the turnaround plan: Informational.
Governance • Shared some feedback in response to public comment last month.
CEO Report CEO Report – Mr. Anglin provided the following highlights from the report: Informational.
• Policy #112: Community Relations. Reviewed compliance; met.
• Still working on infusion services.
• Had FPOB candidate and spouse visit early in the month. Hopeful they will sign very soon.
• Celebrated Employee Service awards recently.
• Strategic planning session went well.
CNO Report Mrs. Keating shared the following: Informational.
• Dr. Calabrese, Psychiatrist, started yesterday and doing well. He is very engaged with staff.
• Clinical areas have demonstrated great teamwork recently with shortages, illnesses, etc.
• ED transfer rate continues to go down. Swingbed volumes are holding steady.
COO Report Mrs. Bush gave a review of Ancillary areas – Informational.
• Heather Meisenheimer, DI Director, recently completed several surveys/certifications and passed all of
them. Charges policy was
• Primary Care Health Home program has 663 participants to date. Nurses recently attended an approved upon a motion
educational session provided by the state. made by Mike Brown and
• All departments are working hard to increase volumes. second by Seth Barrett.
• Have 2nd full-time an additional part time sonographer for ultrasound availability.
• Reviewed Charges policy. Encourages timely submission by provider. Has been reviewed by Medical
Executive committee.
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Nevada Regional Medical Center
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
March 25, 2025
HR Report Mrs. Collier reviewed the following: Informational.
• Relatively flat month – good news!
• Staff are more engaged & turnover is minimal.
• Waiting for implementation timeline for new payroll system.
Clinics Report Mrs. Bruner shared the following: Informational.
• Shared updates for each of the clinics. NowCare clinic weekend hours are still a benefit to community.
• Retirement party for Dr. Kellenberger on Thursday afternoon in the Mezzanine.
• Averaging about 70-80 new referrals each week to our Specialty Clinic providers.
Quality Report Mr. Wilson reviewed the following: Informational.
• Reviewed Press Ganey scores.
• CIHQ corrective action plan submission completed prior to April 14th deadline.
Financials Mr. Wesselman gave a review of financials: The February financials
• February loss: $318k were approved upon a
• Balance sheet review. motion made by Seth Barrett
• Cash has decreased. Accounts payable has increased. and second by Geoff Stewart.
Board Committee Finance: will be going over budget at next meeting. Informational.
Reports Workforce: discussion with several BHU staff members to discuss good things, opportunities for
improvement, etc.
Growth: recap of city council work session and discussion of hospital service district. Reviewed patient
volumes.
Move to Executive The Board Chairman requests an Executive Session for reasons in accordance with RSMo (1994) Section Mike Brown Yea
Session 610.021 Subparagraphs (1), (3), and (13) made by Mike Brown and second by Seth Barrett at 7:07 pm. Mandy Barnes Yea
Results of a Roll Call vote are as follows: Seth Barrett Yea
Brian Leonard Yea
Aimee Meyer Absent
Candice Moore Absent
Jayne Novak Absent
Geoff Stewart Yea
Cindy Thompson Yea
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. upon a motion made by Mike Brown and second by Seth Barrett. All
voted in favor.
Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Eaton, Executive Assistant
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