MEETING MINUTES WILBER CARE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING March 10, 2014 PRESENT: Chris Linhart, Scott Albert, Joyce Wusk, Mike Barrett, Stephanie Hroch. OTHERS PRESENT: Barb …

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MEETING MINUTES WILBER CARE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING March 10, 2014 PRESENT: Chris Linhart, Scott Albert, Joyce Wusk, Mike Barrett, Stephanie Hroch. OTHERS PRESENT: Barb Dreyer-Administrator, Barb Nelson-Office Manager, Matt Ross-RHD, Lori Peter-Guest, Kent Hohensee-Guest. The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Board President, Chris Linhart, at the Wilber Care Center. It was noted that the Open Meeting Act is posted in the Board Room. There was one addition to the agenda with Matt Ross wanting to give an RHD update following the expense section. Two visitors, Lori Peter and Kent Hohansee were welcomed. The minutes from the February 10, 2014, board meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Joyce Wusk and seconded by Scott Albert to approve the February minutes. Motion carried. Barb Dreyer reviewed the February general financials. Average census for February was 50 residents in the nursing facility and 37 residents in our assisted living area. Census today was 49 in the nursing facility and 38 in assisted living. A report was given and discussion followed concerning the progress and updates on accounts which appear on our aging of accounts. A motion to approve the general financials was made by Stephanie Hroch and seconded by Mike Barrett. Motion carried. Barb Dreyer reported on the February staffing and overtime report. Overtime is higher and 3 shifts were covered by pool staff. Barb Dreyer stated that nursing has hired for open positions and orientation needs to be completed. The monthly check register was presented and discussion was held addressing questions. Matt Ross addressed board members. Throughout the facilities that he overseas; he has been conducting staff interviews and plans to come to the Wilber Care Center and conduct his 5 by 5 interviews. These interviews entail the employee stating 5 things they like about the facility and 5 ways to improve. Matt also stated that the Leading Age and RHD Spring Conference will take place March 12th through March 14th. Barb Dreyer, Michele Vana, and Jamie Siems will be attending the conference. RHD consultants also recently came to the facility and did a mock survey in preparation for our State survey. Barb Dreyer did state that we are again a 5 Star Facility (this is our 3rd year in a row). A motion to approve the expense section was made by Stephanie Hroch and seconded by Joyce Wusk. Motion carried. Old Business: Discussion was held on a facility remodel. It was decided that Barb Dreyer should contact architects and ask if they would like to do a walk through to gather possible ideas. Charges would have to be brought to the board for approval. Barb Dreyer stated that there has been discussion on our Alzheimer’s unit. There has been discussion about taking the door down and opening the unit; there has also been discussion on making the unit larger (16 beds) and staffing two people. Barb Dreyer will continue to discuss options with Michele Vana. New Business: Information concerning a new federally funded Cooportunity Health plan was presented to board members. Discussion was held. It was decided to table this matter until next month. The board asked Barb Dreyer to compute the cost figures for the facility and staff and present them at the next meeting. The next board meeting will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014, at 5:30 pm. A motion was made by Mike Barrett and seconded by Stephanie Hroch to adjourn at 6:15 pm. Motion approved. WR — April 23, 2014