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MINUTES OF THE
DOWNEY CITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The Downey City Hospital Commission Regular Meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m.,
February 6, 2008, in the 2nd Floor Training Room of Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, California.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Dianne Lumsdaine, Chairperson
Julie Simpson, Vice-Chairperson
Diane Boggs
Diana Hansen
Charles Hutchinson
Sharisse Molyneux
Jerald Silby
Absent: Harold Tseklenis
Dwight Simpson (excused)
Rachel Villalobos
Also Present: Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Acting Secretary
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
approve
It was moved by Commissioner Boggs and seconded by Commissioner Molyneux to
the Minutes of August 1, 2007
, with a correction on page 2, first paragraph, last word, change
payable to receivable. The motion carried, noting the abstention of Commissioner Hutchinson (due to
being absent).
IV. DOCUMENTS SUBJECT TO REVIEW:
A. LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE CERTIFICATION 07/01/2007 TO 07/01/2008;
B. HOSPITAL STATE LICENSE 06/30/2007 TO 06/29/2008;
C. BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S PROFILE 2007 TO 2008;
D. CERTIFICATION OF BALANCE IN REPAIR FUND;
E. CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE GOOD STANDING.
At this time, members of the audience, Robert Fuller, Executive Vice President of Downey
Regional Medical Center and Mary Lou Schmidt, member of Board of Directors, were introduced.
so ordered them received and
The documents were reviewed and Chairperson Lumsdaine
filed as submitted
.
V. OTHER DOCUMENTS RECEIVED FROM DOWNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER:
A. COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN FOR FY ENDING 2007.
In response to questions from Commissioner Boggs, Mr. Fuller noted that the hospital breaks
even on Medicare patients and losses approximately $1,000 per day on Medi-Cal patients.
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Chairperson Lumsdaine noted that the report was well organized and a good example of the
services the hospital provides for this community.
so ordered it received and filed as
The document was reviewed and Chairperson Lumsdaine
submitted
.
Commissioner Hansen noted that the hospital is providing immediate notice regarding closures.
Mr. Fuller responded that the emergency room has closed down five times, for a period of six hours
each time.
VI. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
It was moved by Commissioner Boggs, seconded by Commissioner Silby, and unanimously
nominate and elect Vice-Chairperson Julie Simpson as Chairperson
carried to . It was moved by
nominate and
Commissioner Boggs, seconded by Commissioner Silby, and unanimously carried to
elect Commissioner Diane Hansen as Vice-Chairperson
.
At this time, Commissioner Lumsdaine turned over the meeting to newly elected Chairperson
Simpson.
VII. COMMISSION AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Vice-Chairperson Hansen asked for an update on the hospital’s finances. Mr. Fuller responded
that the contractor Zavada has done a tremendous job with accounts receivable and that the amount of
bills being sent out have gone up significantly.
In terms of fundraising, Mr. Fuller indicated that a new person, Greg Bond, is working in this
area and there are several new ideas including a new urgent care center, a clinic and an increased
staffing of osteopathic doctors of medicine.
Commissioner Lumsdaine pointed out that certain financial documents previously requested still
have not been received. Mr. Fuller indicated he does not know when they might be available and that
the audit can not be finalized at this time. Commissioner Lumsdaine noted that her son recently
received medical treatment at the emergency room, the triage was efficient and he was treated very
well.
Board Member Schmidt asked if any of the Commissioners were interested in a tour of the
hospital. There were yes responses and Mr. Fuller explained that he would give several dates to Mr.
Powell to work with.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
5:20 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at , to Wednesday, May 7, 2008.
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Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/ Acting Secretary
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