Norman Regional Hospital Authority Meeting
Regular MeetingNorman, OK · August 23, 2021
Minutes
NORMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Board Meeting
August 23, 2021
MINUTES
The Norman Regional Hospital Authority met in monthly session Monday, August 23,
2021 at 5:30p.m. in the Porter Education Center. The meeting Agenda was posted
August 19, 2021 on the NRHS and City of Norman websites and at the entrance to
Norman Regional Hospital.
Members Present:
Doug Cubberley, Chairman
Jerome (Jerry) Weber, Ph.D.
Muhammad Anwar, MD
James Chappel
Mary Womack
Joan Greenleaf
Kevin Pipes
Others Present:
Richie Splitt, President & CEO
John Manfredo, COO
Meegan Carter, VP Population Health & Wellness
Brittni McGill, CNO
Ken Hopkins, CFO
Dr. Farhan Jawed, MD, Chief of Medical Staff
Dr. Joe Voto, MD, Chief of Medical Staff-elect
Jenny Anderson, Administrative Director, Quality & Performance
Larry Harden, Administrative Director, Risk Management
Karen Rieger, Attorney, Crowe & Dunlevy
Lisa White, Manager Performance Improvements & Medical Staff
Services
Kelly Wells, Director, Planning & Communications
Austin Gailey, Administrative Fellow
Matthew Ohman, JC Penny Board Fellow
Lisa Robertson, Manager Acute Care Rehabilitation
John McFadden, Director Rehabilitation Service Line
Cathy Snapp, Coordinator Quality Rehabilitation Service Line
Rob Hoisington, Attorney, Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom
Members Absent: Tom Sherman
Diane Chambers, MD
Recorder: Claudia Todd, Executive Assistant
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Agenda Item I. Meeting Called to Order
Mr. Cubberley called the August 23, 2021, Norman Regional Hospital Authority meeting
to order at 5:36p.m.
Agenda Item II. Introduction and Recognition of Outstanding Healers
A. August 2021 Healer of the Month – Cathy Snapp, Coordinator, Quality Rehab
Service Line
Mr. Cubberley introduced Ms. Lisa Robertson, Manger, Acute Care
Rehabilitation.
Ms. Robertson shared Cathy has worked at Norman Regional Health System
(NRHS) for 21 years. She started the Orthopedic Center of Excellence in 2010
and continuously looks for ways to improve quality of care and maintains the
Centers of Excellence status for NRHS’s orthopedics service line. She places the
wellbeing of others before herself and is always ready to assist wherever the
need is greatest. She works tirelessly to organize the therapy students and
coordinates with the schools throughout the state.
Ms. Snapp thanked the board for the honor. When she began working at NRHS
21 years ago, she accepted a job here thinking it would only be temporary until
she could find a position closer to her home in Midwest City. 21 years later, she
is still here due to her coworkers and the friendly environment she works in.
Mr. Cubberley congratulated and thanked Ms. Snapp on behalf of the Board for
her outstanding dedication, professionalism, compassion and positive attitude
that continues to make Norman Regional Health System a caring, high quality
system.
Ms. Kristina Thai, September 2021 Healer of the Month was unable to attend the
meeting. Ms. Thai will be recognized at next month’s meeting.
Ms. Snapp, Ms. Robertson and Mr. McFadden left the meeting at 5:40pm.
Mr. Splitt introduced Matthew Ohman, the new JC Penny Leadership Board
Fellow. Mr. Ohman will be joining us thru the end of the school year in April 2022.
Agenda Item III. Approval of July 26, 2021, Norman Regional Hospital Authority
Board Meeting Minutes
Mr. Cubberley asked for approval of the July 26, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Weber made the motion to approve the July 26, 2021 Board
Meeting Minutes. Mr. Chappel seconded the motion, and the
motion was approved unanimously with aye votes from Mr.
Cubberley, Dr. Weber, Mr. Chappel, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Womack, Ms.
Greenleaf and Mr. Pipes.
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Agenda Item IV. Performance Update
Ms. Anderson, Administrative Director, Quality & Performance Improvement, presented
an update on FY2021 Clinical Excellence Measures and the Net Promoter Score metric
for measuring Service Excellence.
Clinical Excellence Measures for FY2021 were set to improve compliance with Sepsis
Bundle, reduce falls with injury, reduce Healers needle sticks, reduce Central Line Days
and reduce Surgical Site Infections. In the midst of still dealing with the pandemic,
NRHS did not attain all of their final goals but did see overall improvements.
Departments continue to implement the Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) team goals for
improvement.
The Improvement Goals set for FY2022 are:
Sepsis Bundle Compliance: 57% (National Average)
Falls with Injury: 1.8 per 100 beds
Needle Stick Injuries to Healers: Revamping reporting system to capture all data
accurately. Work to promote Healer knowledge and training in safety devices
Central Line Days: Standard Utilization Rate of <1.0 and below
Surgical Site Infections: Met FY2021 Goal and. Continue decrease in FY2022
Service Excellence has been using the real-time patient scored for the “Would
Recommend” counts for 9’s or 10’s. Switching to a Net Promoter Score is a simpler way
to measure singular metrics that track customer loyalty. This method takes patient
satisfaction responses of 9’s and 10’s and subtracts answers in the 0-6 range. The goal
is provide a more accurate ratings and perceptions that considers all scores.
Agenda Item V. Approval of the July 2021 Norman Regional Health System
Financial Statements
Mr. Hopkins presented the July 2021 Norman Regional Health System Financial report:
July 2021 Financial Performance
Gross Revenues .................................. (Budget $214,601,991)............ $211,182,879
Net Patient Revenue .............................. (Budget $44,675,085).............. $41,559,496
Total Operating Expenses ..................... (Budget $44,439,174).............. $44,023,350
Total Operating Revenues ...................... (Budget $45,056,521).............. $41,955,491
Operating Income ....................................... (Budget $617,347).............. ($2,247,859)
Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses) ........ (Budget $968,184).............. ($1,417,653)
Excess Revenues over Expenses ............ (Budget $1,585,531)................. ($830,206)
Year-to-Date
Operating Income ....................................... (Budget $617,347).............. ($2,247,859)
Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses) ........ (Budget $968,184)................ $1,417,653
Excess Revenues over Expenses ............ (Budget $1,585,531)................... $830,206
Accounts Receivable Days ............................ (Budget 43 Days).................. 49.0 Days
Days Cash on Hand………………………………………………………….…214.0 Days
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ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Pipes motioned to approve the July 2021 NRHS Financial
Statements. Dr. Anwar seconded the motion. July Financials were
approved unanimously with aye votes from Mr. Cubberley, Dr. Weber,
Mr. Chappel, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Womack, Ms. Greenleaf and Mr. Pipes.
Agenda Item VI. Medical Staff
A. Dr. Jawed presented the Medical Staff report. He stated the Medical Executive
Committee (MEC) met on August 11, 2021.
New Business:
The Utilization Review Plan was presented an approved. The Plan will be
submitted to the NRHA Board of Trustees for review and approval.
Mr. Bohanan presented the Urinalysis Reflex criteria. Further discussion is
needed before approval.
Mr. Hopkins presented the Financial Report.
Dr. Jawed announced the Memorandum of Understanding for the
proposed restructuring of the Porter Campus Health Village will be on the
City Council docket for approval on August 10th.
Creditials Report:
Dr. Mullins presented the credential report with a recommendation for
approval.
Department Reports:
Reports were provided by GMEC/Residency Update, Hospital Medicine,
Infection Committee, OB/GYN, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospitalist,
Physician Advisory Committee, Radiology and Transfusion Safety
Committee.
Administrative Reports:
Dr. Boyd provided a reminder for COVID-19 testing locations.
Ms. McGill provided an update on the visitors policy. Same day testing
clinics will be reopening.
Ms. Carter reported on the COVID-19 (monoclonal antibody) Infusion
Centers.
Mr. Manfredo provided an Inspire Health Update. The Freestanding ED is
expected to open in about 12 months.
Mr. Splitt thanked the physicians for their continuous hard work,
compassion, understanding and thoughtfulness as they continue to care
for our patients.
Agenda Item VII. Patient Quality & Safety Committee
A. Ms. Greenleaf announced a summary of the Patient Quality & Safety Committee
is included in the board packet. Please contact Ms. Greenleaf is you have
additional questions.
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Agenda Item VIII. Finance Committee
A. Mr. Hopkins reported the committee met August 16th. The committee reviewed
the financial report for July and discussed a change to the Defined Benefits Plan
Year-end date.
B. Recommended Approval of Resolution to Change Defined Benefits Plan Year-
end date
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Weber made a motion to approve the Resolution to Change
the Defined Benefits Plan Year-end date as recommended by the
Finance Committee. Ms. Greenleaf seconded and the motion was
approved unanimously with votes from Mr. Cubberley, Dr. Weber,
Mr. Chappel, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Womack, Ms. Greenleaf and Mr.
Pipes.
C. Mr. Hopkins presented for approval 3 capital request items totaling $266,271:
a. Infectious Disease Testing Equipment: $112,500
b. Arch: $59,640
c. Surgical Power Tools: $94,131
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Weber made a motion to approve the Capital Equipment
Requests at a total cost of $266,271 as recommended by the
Finance Committee. Mr. Pipes seconded and the motion was
approved unanimously with votes from Mr. Cubberley, Dr. Weber,
Mr. Chappel, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Womack, Ms. Greenleaf and Mr.
Pipes.
Agenda Item IX. Old Business
Ms. McGill announced The Joint Commission (TJC) follow-up visit is on hold due to the
COVID-19 resurgence in Oklahoma. No return visit date has been announced.
Mr. Cubberley requested Trustee input regarding the monthly Board meeting survey. He
asked if monthly assessments continue to be helpful or a quarterly survey preferred.
Trustees agreed to continue with monthly Board meeting surveys.
Agenda Item X. New Business
A. Proposed Vote to Approve or Disapprove the FY2022 Utilization Review Plan.
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Weber made a motion to approve the FY2022 Utilization
Review Plan. Ms. Greenleaf seconded and the motion was
approved unanimously with votes from Mr. Cubberley, Dr. Weber,
Mr. Chappel, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Womack, Ms. Greenleaf and Mr.
Pipes.
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Agenda Item XI. Administrative Report
A. Ms. Splitt introduced Rob Hoisington, attorney, who provides legal consulting
services to NRHS. Mr. Hoisington will attend the Executive Session.
B. Mr. Manfredo provided an Inspire Health update on the following:
New Entrances at the HealthPlex
Freestanding ED starting construction
Porter Health Village and the Behavioral Health facility progress
Budget overview
C. Mr. Splitt announced Ms. Paula Price was not in attendance because she was at
Norman High School assisting with COVID vaccines. Additional opportunities will
be provided at Norman North High School, Longfellow Middle School and other
upcoming activities.
D. Dr. Boyd will be attending the next Norman City Council on behalf of NRHS to
provide a COVID-19 update to Council members.
Ms. White, Ms. Wells and Ms. Anderson left the meeting at 6:22pm
Agenda Item XII. Proposed Executive Session
A. Proposed Vote to Convene an Executive Session Pursuant to 25 Okla. Stat.
Section 307 B.4. to Discuss with Legal Counsel Pending Internal Peer
Review/Credentialing Investigation Regarding the Medical Staff
Members/Applicants Listed Below; and (ii) for the Purpose of Confidential
Communications Between a Public Body and its Attorney Concerning Patricia
Thompson v. NRHS, et al.
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Weber made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session. Mr.
Pipes seconded and the motion was approved unanimously with
aye votes from Mr. Cubberley, Dr. Weber, Mr. Chappel, Dr. Anwar,
Ms. Womack, Ms. Greenleaf and Mr. Pipes.
B. Medical Staff Recommendations Regarding the Medical Staff Members/
Applicants as Listed in XIII.B 1-4 Below.
1. Recommend New Provisional Medical Staff Appointments:
a. Jeremiah Maupin, MD – Surgery – Active
b. Caleb McCormick, MD – Anesthesiology – Active
c. Luanne Solis, DO – OB/GYN – Active
d. Dezaray Preuninger, APRN-CNP – Pediatrics – Allied Health
e. Natalie Siegfried, DO – Nocturnist-Procedure Team – Privileges
Only
f. Derek Hill, Do – Nocturnist-Procedure Team – Privileges Only
2. Recommend Advancement of Medical Staff from Provisional Status:
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a. Kendral Knight, MD – Medicine – Active
b. Kimberly Cheatham, MD – OB/GYN – Active
c. Dylan Shockley, APRN-CNP – Medicine – Allied Health
d. Michelle Spehr, APRN-CNP – Pediatrics – Allied Heath
e. Katie Dudley, APRN-CNP – Surgery – Allied Health
3. Recommend Medical Staff Reappointments:
a. Juliana Bizzell, DO – Emergency Medicine – Active
b. Matthew Davis, DO – Emergency Medicine – Active
c. Shelly Zimmerman, DO – Emergency Medicine – Active
d. James “Rick” McCurdy, MD – Surgery – Active
e. Marvin “Dan” Isbell, MD – Surgery – Active
f. Benjamin Collins, MD – Surgery – Active
g. Emily Benham, MD – Surgery – Active
h. John Chace, MD – Surgery – Active
i. Brian Clowers, MD – Surgery – Active
j. Zakary Knutson, MD – Surgery – Active
k. Smaranda Galis, MD – Medicine – Active
l. Ryan Davis, MD – Radiology – Active
m. Ronnie Farris, MD – OB/GYN – Active
n. Steven Jimerson, MD – OB/GYN – Active
o. Kimberly Wise, MD – Surgery – Consulting
p. Quang Tu, MD – Surgery – Courtesy
q. Jason Falconer, APRN-CRNA – Anesthesia – Allied Health
r. Stephanie Parsons, APRN-CNP – Pediatrics – Allied Health
s. John Chace, MD – Ortho Central
t. Brian Clowers, MD – Ortho Central
u. Zakary Knutson, MD – Ortho Central
v. Jason Falconer, APRN-CRNA – Ortho Central
4. Information Only
a. Kevin Schubach, PA-C has met he required proctored cases for
Arthogram and Bone/Bone Marrow biopsies.
C. Discussion of Confidential Communications Between a Public Body and its
Attorney Concerning Patricia Thompson v. NRHS, et al.
D. Request to Adjourn Out of Any Such Executive Session and Return to Regular
Session
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Weber made a motion to adjourn out of Executive Session. Mr.
Pipes seconded, and the motion was approved unanimous aye
votes from Mr. Cubberley, Dr. Weber, Mr. Chappel, Dr. Anwar, Ms.
Womack, Ms. Greenleaf and Mr. Pipes.
Mr. Cubberley noted the Board returned to regular session. There were no
decisions or votes taken except to return to regular session and any information
shared during the Executive Session is privileged and needs to remain in Executive
Session.
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E. Proposed Vote to Approve or Disapprove the Medical Executive Committee
Recommendations Regarding Credentialing of the Referenced Medical Staff
Members as Listed in XII B 1-4.
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Weber motioned to approve credentialing items as
recommended by Medical Executive Committee and Credentials
Committee of all referenced Medical Staff members listed in XII B
1-4. Dr. Anwar seconded, and the motion was approved with
unanimous aye votes from Mr. Cubberley, Mr. Weber, Dr. Anwar,
Mr. Chappel, Ms. Womack, Ms. Greenleaf and Mr. Pipes.
Ms. Wells returned to the meeting at 6:41pm.
Agenda Item XIII. Board Education
Ms. McGill, Ms. Carter and Mr. Splitt presented an update on COVID-19. The update
included information on:
Potential Vaccine Booster shots
Flu Vaccine timeline
No Patient Left Alone Act
Pre-op Testing/screening process
Restricted hospital entrances
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Healer Support
COVID-19 infusion therapy treatments
Continued promotion of COVID vaccines
Healer COVID-19 Vaccine Program review
Agenda Item XIV. Board Open Discussion
None
Agenda Item XV. Adjournment
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Weber made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45pm. Dr. Anwar
seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with aye votes from
Mr. Cubberley, Dr. Weber, Mr. Chappel, Dr. Anwar, Ms. Womack, Ms.
Greenleaf and Mr. Pipes.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tom Sherman, Vice-Chair/Secretary
Agenda
Norman Regional Hospital Authority Board
Business Meeting
August 23, 2021
5:30 p.m.
Norman Regional Hospital
901 N. Porter Ave.
Education Center
Public Viewing/Broadcast: Auditorium
AGENDA
I. Call to Order ......................................................................................... Mr. Cubberley
II. Introduction and Recognition of Outstanding Healers .......................... Mr. Cubberley
A. August Healer of the Month Cathy Snapp, Coordinator, Quality Rehab
Service Line presented by Lisa Robertson, Manager, Acute Care
Rehabilitation
B. September Healer of the Month Kristina Thai, Physical Therapist, Physical
Rehabilitation presented by John McFadden, Director, Rehabilitation Service
Line
III. Board Meeting Minutes ........................................................................ Mr. Cubberley
A. Approval of July 26, 2021 NRHA Board meeting minutes
ACTION NEEDED: Approve or Amend Minutes as Circulated
ACTION TAKEN: ___________________________________
IV. Performance Updates ......................................................................... Ms. Anderson
ACTION NEEDED: None, Information Item Only
V. Approval of the July 2021 Norman Regional Health System Financial Statements
................................................................................................................ Mr. Hopkins
ACTION NEEDED: Approve or Disapprove July 2021 NRHS Financial Statements
ACTION TAKEN: ____________________________________
VI. Medical Staff ............................................................................................. Dr. Jawed
A. Report from the August 11, 2021 Medical Executive Committee
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ACTION NEEDED: None, Information Item Only
VII. Patient Quality & Safety Committee ..................................................... Ms. Greenleaf
A. Report from the August 2, 2021 Patient Quality & Safety Committee
ACTION NEEDED: None, Information Item Only
VIII. Finance Committee Meeting ................................................................... Mr. Hopkins
A. Report from the August 16, 2021 Finance Committee
B. Approval of Change in Defined Benefits Plan Year –end
ACTION NEEDED: Approve or Disapprove Change in Defined Benefits Plan
Year End as Recommended by the Finance Committee
ACTION TAKEN: _____________________________________
C. Recommend Capital Equipment Purchase Request
ACTION NEEDED: Approve or Disapprove Capital Equipment Purchase
Requests as Recommended by the Finance Committee
ACTION TAKEN: _____________________________________
IX. Old Business ........................................................................ Mr. Cubberley & Mr. Splitt
X. New Business ...................................................................... Mr. Cubberley & Mr. Splitt
A. Recommend Approval of the Utilization Review Plan
ACTION NEEDED: Approve or Disapprove the Utilization Review Plan
ACTION TAKEN: ____________________________________
XI. Administrative Report ..................................................................................... Mr. Splitt
XII. Proposed Executive Session
A. Proposed Vote to Convene an Executive Session Pursuant to 25 Okla. Stat.
§ 307.B.4 to Discuss with Legal Counsel (i) Pending Internal Peer
Review/Credentialing Investigation Regarding the Medical Staff
Members/Applicants Listed Below; and (ii) for the Purpose of Confidential
Communications Between a Public Body and its Attorney Concerning
Patricia Thompson v. NRHS, et al.
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ACTION NEEDED: Move to Convene into Executive Session to Discuss with
Legal Counsel the Above Referenced Medical Staff Items
ACTION TAKEN: ____________________________________
B. Medical Staff Recommendations Regarding the Medical Staff Members/
Applicants as Listed in XIII.B 1-4 Below.
1. Recommend New Provisional Medical Staff Appointments:
a) Jeremiah Maupin, MD – Surgery – Active
b) Caleb McCormick, MD – Anesthesiology – Active
c) Luanne Solis, DO – OB/GYN – Active
d) Dezaray Preuninger, APRN-CNP – Pediatrics – Allied Health
e) Natalie Siegfried, DO – Nocturnist-Procedure Team – Privileges Only
f) Derek Hill, DO – Nocturnist-Procedure Team – Privileges Only
2. Recommend Advancement of Medical Staff from Provisional Status:
a) Kendral Knight, MD – Medicine – Active
b) Kimberly Cheatham, MD – OB.GYN – Active
c) Dylan Shockley, APRN-CNP – Medicine – Allied Health
d) Michelle Spehr, APRN-CNP – Pediatrics – Allied Health
e) Katie Dudley, APRN-CNP – Surgery – Allied Health
3. Recommend Medical Staff Reappointments:
a) Juliana Bizzell, DO – Emergency Medicine – Active
b) Matthew Davis, DO – Emergency Medicine – Active
c) Shelly Zimmerman, DO – Emergency Medicine – Active
d) James “Rick” McCurdy, MD – Surgery – Active
e) Marvin “Dan” Isbell, MD – Surgery – Active
f) Benjamin Collins, MD – Surgery – Active
g) Emily Benham, MD – Surgery - Active
h) John Chace, MD – Surgery – Active
i) Brian Clowers, MD – Surgery – Active
j) Zakary Knutson, MD – Surgery – Active
k) Smaranda Galis, MD – Medicine – Active
l) Ryan Davis, MD – Radiology – Active
m) Ronnie Farris, MD – OB/GYN – Active
n) Steven Jimerson, MD – OB/GYN – Active
o) Kimberly Wise, MD – Surgery – Consulting
p) Quang Tu, MD – Surgery – Courtesy
q) Jason Falconer, APRN-CRNA – Anesthesia – Allied Health
r) Stephanie Parsons, APRN-CNP – Pediatrics – Allied Health
s) John Chace, MD – Ortho Central
t) Brian Clowers, MD – Ortho Central
u) Zakary Knutson, MD – Ortho Central
v) Jason Falconer, APRN-CRNA – Ortho Central
4. Information Only
a) Kevin Schubach, PA-C has met the required proctored cases for
Arthogram and Bone/Bone Marrow biopsies.
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C. Request to Adjourn Out of Any Such Executive Session and Return to Regular
Session
ACTION NEEDED: Approve or Disapprove Adjournment of Any Executive
Session and Return to Regular Session
ACTION TAKEN: ____________________________________
D. Proposed Vote to Approve or Disapprove the Medical Executive Committee
(MEC) Recommendations Regarding Credentialing of the Referenced Medical
Staff Members As Listed in XIII B 1-4
ACTION NEEDED: Approve or Disapprove the MEC Recommendations
Regarding Credentialing of the Referenced Medical
Staff Members As Listed in XIII B 1-4
ACTION TAKEN: _______________________________________
XIII. Board Education: COVID Update .............................................................. Ms. McGill
ACTION NEEDED: None, Information Item Only
XIV. Board Open Discussion
XV. Adjourn
ACTION NEEDED: Motion to Adjourn the Meeting
ACTION TAKEN: _______________________________________
Mission:
To serve our community as the leader in health and wellness care.
Vision:
To be the provider of choice to improve the health and well-being of our regional communities.
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