Norman Regional Hospital Authority Board Study Session
Regular MeetingNorman, OK · February 10, 2024
Minutes
NORMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Board Study Session
February 10, 2024
MINUTES
The Norman Regional Hospital Authority met in a Board Study Session, Saturday,
February 10, 2024 at 8:00am in the Conference Rooms at Norman Regional Moore.
The meeting notification was posted on the NRHS and Norman/City Websites and at
the entrance of Norman Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Members Present: Doug Cubberley, Chairman
Joan Greenleaf
Jerome (Jerry) Weber, Ph.D.
Mary Womack
James Chappell
Dr. Muhammad Anwar
Dr. Dianne Chambers
Paula Roberts
Members Absent: Kevin Pipes
Others Present: Richie Splitt, President and CEO
John Manfredo, VP & Chief Operations Officer
Rick Wagner, VP & Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Aaron Boyd, VP & Chief Physician Officer
Elaine Purvis, VP & Chief Strategy Officer
Brittni McGill, VP & Chief Nursing Officer
Keith Minnis, VP & Chief People Officer
Recorder: Claudia Todd, Executive Assistant
I. Call to Order
Mr. Cubberley called to order the February 10, 2024 Board Study Session at
8:00am.
Mr. Splitt thanked everyone for coming to the board advance.
II. From Crisis to Catalyst: Key Focus Areas for Healthcare: A 2024 Overview
Mr. Splitt explored transformative trends and key initiatives expected in the
healthcare industry for 2024, and highlighted the importance of how these
challenges can become catalysts for change at NRHS. The focus for
NRHS is to turn these challenges into opportunities for positive change.
Topics included:
The healthcare landscape
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Patient care in alternative settings
Overcoming workforce shortages
Payor/insurance trends
Consumerism
Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Ms. Purvis presented an overview of recent market data and feedback
from stakeholders. The analysis focused on identifying potential
opportunities for outreach within specific demographics, leveraging
diverse social media platforms and other avenues.
III. Break
IV. Inspire Health: Transforming Today, Envisioning Tomorrow
During the session, Mr. Manfredo shared insights into Clinical Quality,
discussing various preventative measures implements to ensure the
health and well-being of our patients, guests, and healers. An overview of
the Clinical Data Base (CDB0 was presented, emphasizing its role in
transparent benchmarking for continuous improvement in care quality.
NRHS’s commitment to becoming a High Reliability Organization aligned
with CMS Star Ratings values was underscored.
Ms. McGill focused on clinical initiatives dedicated to achieving optimal
patient care and consistently delivering a sage and high-quality
experience. Ms. Purvis outlines key objectives for patient care, highlighting
the utilization of net promoter scores for service recovery and identifying
areas for improvement.
Mr. Minnis covered initiatives related to recruitment and retention aimed at
fostering a healthier and more robust work culture. Ms. McGill shared the
process of reviewing hiring needs and retention efforts through regular
leadership huddles.
Updates on cost-saving measures and healer engagement in the process
were provided by Mr. Manfredo. Mr. Wagner concluded the session by
reviewing financial performance, projections and CMS-related aspects.
V. LUNCH
VI. Physician Alignment
Dr. Boyd presented an update on provider credentialing, outpatient care,
clinics, call center, recruitment and retention.
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VII. BREAK
VIII. Inspire Health: Transition & Activation
Mr. Manfredo provided an Inspire Health overview and update. Progress reports
were shared on ongoing projects, including construction work at the porter Health
Village, the Education Center remodel and the transition and activation timeline
associated with relocating patients and healers from Porter to the HealthPlex
campus in July 2024.
Ms. Purvis provided an update on the Norman Forward projects.
IX. Open Discussion
Mr. Cubberley thanked the Executive team for the informative presentation, their
planning, vision and leadership as we transition from Porter to the HealthPlex
campus.
No vote(s) were taken.
X. Adjourned at 3:05pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Womack, Vice Chair/Secretary
Agenda
NOTICE OF
NORMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
AUTHORITY
BOARD STUDY SESSION
Healthcare 2024:
A Complicated Industry &
Outlook, Post COVID-19
Saturday, February 10, 2024
8:00am
Norman Regional Moore
Conference Room – 1st Floor
700 S. Telephone Road
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