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Regular Session Meeting
Monday, September 26, 2016
Attachment 1
Minutes of Regular Session of
August 29, 2016 *
* - Action Required
NCMC Board of Trustees
Regular Session Minutes
Monday, August 29, 2016
12:00 Noon
The Board of Trustees of North Colorado Medical Center met in Regular Session on Monday,
August 29, 2016, in the Richard Stenner Boardroom located at North Colorado Medical Center.
Dr. Carter declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
NCMC Board of Trustees: Dr. Susan Carter, Larry Cozad, Catherine Davis, Michael Simone,
Brian Underwood, Jason Yeater, and Sean Conway (Commissioner, non -voting member),
with Mark Lawley being Excused
Banner Health: Scott Baker (Interim NCMC CEO) -Excused, and Wendy Sparks (NCMC COO)
Staff: Ken Schultz (Board Executive)
Recording Clerk: Esther Gesick (Weld County Clerk to the Board)
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was MSC (Simone/Underwood) to approve the minutes from the July 25, 2016, Regular
Session meeting.
CEO REPORT or COO REPORT
NCMC COO, Wendy Sparks, gave the following report:
. Employees - The Voice Employee Engagement Survey was completed by 86% of the
employees and the results will be available by the end of September for the leaders to
review. They have also been conducting various employee forums concerning the issue
of cyber-attacks. Approximately 200,000 letters are being sent daily to 3.7 million
patients whose personal data may have been affected. The letters contain general
information and a "1-800" hotline to answer questions.
. Patient Satisfaction - In -Patient met target or stretch on 7 out of 10 dimensions, and the
remaining three dimensions are less than 1% away from target.
• Quality - The 'Ops Length of Stay' is within two hours of reaching target, and the 'Red
Blood Cell and Platelet Transfusions' category is not at target; however, `Reconciliation of
Meds' is hitting target/stretch, and they also hit target on the Advanced Directives, with
10.4% of Banner employees who have scanned them into their medical records.
. Physicians - Recruiting is ongoing for Internal Medicine, Neurology, Orthopedics, and
Family Medicine. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Sparks stated they do track
the turnover rate based by category (nursing, food nutrition services, etc.). She stated
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turnover in entry level positions is higher due to the current economy and low
unemployment rate.
• Financials - For July, the Greeley Community is $2.5 million behind budget due to lower
than budgeted volumes of in -patients in the emergency room and surgical cases. Year to
Date is $14.2 million behind budget. Ms. Sparks referenced a positive Public Relations
letter which was sent to the Fort Collins Coloradoan Editor from the wife of a patient who
complimented NCMC on a very positive experience while receiving specialty care.
• Master Campus Plan - The new Pet CT at Summitview is now open, and the construction
schedule is still pending for the renovation of the Summitview MRI.
• New CEO - Ms. Sparks added that the new CEO, Margo Karsten, will be starting this week,
and Representative Cory Gardner will also be taking a tour of the facility this week.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Commissioner Conway reported the 1-25 Berthoud Hill project is ahead of schedule. He also
stated crews have begun laying concrete for the CR 49 project starting at 1-76 and extending
north, with expectations to be done by late 2017. He stated the Sheriff's Office has also
dedicated more patrols to help control speeding along the corridor. The Bright Futures grants
have been distributed to approximately 2,200 students, with 80% attending in -State
institutions, and the Board also hired a marketing firm to help continue promoting the
benefits of the program and the need to raise support on an ongoing basis. He commented
capacity issues do not seem apparent for Aims or UNC. Dr. Carter commented there may be
the potential for increased out-of-state tuition. In response to Michael Simone,
Commissioner Conway conveyed the Commissioners' opposition to Amendment 69. Ken
Schultz commented if the measure passes, many businesses may be forced to relocate
out-of-state.
VISITATION REPORTS
(Mark Cawley was excused and his report will be presented in September, 2016.)
PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT
Michael Simone reviewed his report, dated August, 2016. A written copy of the visitation
report is attached as a part of these minutes. He addressed comments concerning the
recruitment incentives offered to attract new physicians to Colorado.
NCMC, INC. REPORT
Ken Schultz stated he had nothing new to report from the recent meeting, with the exception
that thee Inc. Board did report the quarterly numbers and there were some exciting moments
in trying to meet all of the covenant requirements, especially for debt service coverage,
because there was a $9 million charge for the preferred provider fee, as well as $13 million
charge for all of the interest on the old bonds while processing the new bond. Ultimately,
the loss on the bonds was a non -cash expense so it was added back for the purpose of debt
service.
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Dr. Carter suggested adding an informational category to future Agendas to address BMG
(Banner Medical Group) matters that are closely related to NCMC. Wendy Sparks confirmed
her financial reports do include BMG and she will begin to include it as one of her reporting
categories.
VISITATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER
Larry Cozad
Catherine Davis
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Conway proposed the idea of the Trustee Board passing a Resolution
expressing opposition to Amendment 69. Following discussion, the Secretary was directed
to send a copy of the Commissioners' Opposition Resolution to the Trustee Board for
consideration, as well as the Minutes from a past request for endorsement to ensure they
are handling such requests consistently. Ken Schultz stated he will contact the County
Attorney, Bruce Barker, for additional feedback as to whether passing a Resolution is
appropriate.
PLANNING SESSION
No discussion was held on scheduling a future planning session.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was MSC [Simone/Davis] to
adjourn the meeting at 1:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Esther Gesick
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NCMC Trustee Report --Physician Recruitment
Mike Simone
Department History: The Physician Recruitment Department recruits medical and osteopathic physicians, midwives,
physicians assistants, advanced nurse practitioners, and nurse anesthetists. They are a Banner corporate department. The
local group recruits for all Banner facilities except Phoenix and Alaska. Those that are hired are BMG providers. Physician
recruitment intensified in 2008. There were over 5000 applicants last year and 538 providers were hired --122 were
non-MD/DO providers. The year before they hired 390. There are currently about 400 open positions.
Name of contact: Karen Height. She has been with Banner for about 10 years.
History of contact: Karen was involved in media and advertising, specifically television production with the United Way,
before being hired as a recruitment specialist for Banner.
Services Provided: Physician recruitment, to include other providers listed above. They hire full-time, part-time, and per
diem providers but most are full-time. There have hired about 1600 providers in all of Banner's facilities. NCMC has about
350 to 400.
There are three recruiters in the Western region, outside Arizona, that coordinate a candidate's schedule, travel, interview,
etc. At Banner owned clinics there is also a contract recruitment coordinator.
The Intouch Team, headquartered locally, attends 15 to 20 conferences per year.
There is a business development division, separate from this group, that may be involved in buying a doctor's practice,
Number of Staff: Full-time and part-time: There are 10 or 11 employees in this facility, 17 or 18 in the Phoenix area and
about five at the Medical College in Tucson (Banner is involved with their medical residencies).
Revenues/Budgets If Relevant: The recruitment office at Banner in Phoenix controls the budget. Their local building is
leased from NCMC. Advertisements are the most expensive part of their budget.
Successes: Stable staff without much turnover. They're involved with social media —such as Doximity-to reach out in other
ways to overcome shortages. They conduct a post -interview survey for prospects and interviewers to see how they can
improve the process. Karen mentioned they provide a red carpet experience for prospective candidates.
Challenges/Obstacles: They have hit their strategic initiative targets but it took them a few years. Loan repayment
programs are a challenge and sometimes they are at a competitive disadvantage. They have trouble attracting mental
health and psychiatry positions. Internal medicine providers are also a challenge. Karen said that only 3% of residents who
enter internal medicine continue in that field —and the rest often transition into cardiovascular or pulmonary specialties. It
generally takes 6 to 9 months from start to finish to hire somebody. They do help with relocation and/or may offer signing
bonuses. 3% may become hospitalists, primarily because they have more consistent schedules.
Suggestions for improvement: Timely follow-up. They have a 48 hour policy but they're competing with others who may
contact prospects even sooner.
What Would The Department Manager/Director Like NCMC Trustees To Know?: They have a highly engaged cohesive
team. They have a good relationship with NCMC and NOCO even though they are a Banner corporate department. They
feel a personal connection to the perspective doctors and other employees throughout NCMC and NOCO. They deal with
all departments in the hospital.
NCMC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Session Meeting
Monday, September 26, 2016
Attachment 2
Draft Resolution
re: Opposition to Amendment 69*
* - Action Required
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL
CENTER OPPOSING PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT 69
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant
to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69, on the Colorado ballot in 2016, would replace the current
market -based health insurance system with a government -run single payer system that will cost
at least $25 billion per year, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 would levy a new 10 percent tax on payroll and non -
payroll income, giving Colorado the highest state income taxes in the nation and making our
state far less competitive forjobs and economic growth, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 is an excessively costly experiment that would double the
size of state government and threatens our economic vitality, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 places an unfair burden on small business owners and
hard-working middle class families since these Coloradans would pay the new tax on payroll, plus
an additional 10 percent tax on all non -payroll income, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 raises serious governance concerns as it will be operated
by a 21 -member board with no accountability to the Governor or Legislature and with unilateral
power to decide benefits, negotiate prices and reimbursement rates, and raise taxes when the
initial $25 billion in annual revenue proves insufficient, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 poses severe risks to the accessibility and affordability of
health care in Colorado, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 would make Colorado the only state in the nation with a
single -payer health insurance model and one state cannot impact or alter the national health
insurance market alone, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 would be embedded in the State Constitution, making it
extremely hard to amend or repeal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH
COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WELD
COUNTY ENDEAVOR TO OPPOSE AND PREVENT PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT 69 IN THE
NOVEMBER 2016 COLORADO STATE ELECTIONS.
Dated this 26th day of September, 2016.
Dr. Susan Carter, President Larry Cozad, Secretary
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still think it inappropriate. This is based upon the notion that any board or commission appointed
by the Board of County Commissioners should defer to the BOCC to take an official stand on political
matters. However, I know the BOCC will be enacting a resolution opposing 69 sometime in
September, and would welcome a fetter from the Board of Trustees saying why and how 69 would
adversely affect NCMC and overall healthcare in Weld County.
Bruce T. Barker, Esq.
Weld County Attorney
P.O. Box 758
1150 "O" Street
Greeley, CO 80632
(970) 356-4000, Ext. 4390
Fax: (970) 352-0242
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From: Schultz, Ken[mailto:Ken,Schultz@bannerhealth.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 8:46 AM
To: Bruce Barker <bbarker@co.weld.co.us>
Cc: Esther Gesick <egesick@co.weld.co.us>
Subject: Appropriateness of Resolutions by the Trustee Board on Political Matters
Bruce: Yesterday, at the Board of Trustees meeting, the question asked whether or not it was
appropriate for the Board to pass a resolution opposing the passage of Amendment 69 in
November. Attached are some discussion points distributed by the Colorado Hospital
Association regarding the amendment. Also attached are the meeting minutes from 6/30/14
which document a request made by Bill Jerke during public comment to pass a resolution
opposing a constitutional amendment proposed at that time. The following month, Brandon
Houtchens reported that he contacted and that your take was that passing resolutions in which
the Trustee Board takes positions on political matters was not within the scope of its
responsibilities. I have been asked to confirm with you that the same is true in the case of
Amendment 69. Best regards, Ken Schultz
RESOLUTION
RE: EXPRESSION OF OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENT 69
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69, on the Colorado ballot in 2016, would replace the current
market -based health insurance system with a government run single payer system that will cost
at least $25 billion per year, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 would levy a new 10 percent tax on payroll and non -payroll
income, giving Colorado the highest state income taxes in the nation and making our state far
less competitive for jobs and economic growth, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 is an excessively costly experiment that would double the
size of state government and threatens our economic vitality, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 places an unfair burden on small business owners and
hard-working middle class families since these Coloradans would pay the new tax on payroll, plus
an additional 10 percent tax on all non -payroll income, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 raises serious governance concerns as it will be operated by
a 21 -member board with no accountablity to the Governor or Legislature and with unilateral power
to decide benefits, negotiate prices and reimbursement rates, and raise taxes when the initial
$25 billion in annual revenue proves insufficient, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 poses severe risks to the accessibility and affordability of
health care in Colorado, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 would make Colorado the only state in the nation with a
single -payer health insurance model and one state cannot impact or alter the national health
insurance market alone, and
WHEREAS, Amendment 69 would be embedded in the State Constitution, making it
extremely hard to amend or repeal,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, strongly opposes Amendment 69 as it is contrary to the best interests of
the citizens and taxpayers of Weld County.
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EXPRESSION OF OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENT 69
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 25th day of April, A.D., 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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OFFICE OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
April 21, 2016
Chip Taylor, Executive Director
Colorado Counties Inc.
800 Grant Street, #500
Denver, CO 80203
Dear Chip,
This year Coloradans will vote on Amendment 69 -- a risky and untested state -run health insurance system. In its first
year, this $25 billion program, funded by a 10% payroll tax increase, will double the size of state government and give
Colorado the highest state income taxes in the nation.
Amendment 69 will harm businesses, families and the quality of healthcare our citizens receive by making our state a
far less attractive choice for the best and brightest medical professionals. Further, this poorly constructed proposal Is
riddled with questions and unknowns that make it far too risky for Colorado families and businesses.
A bipartisan coalition, chaired by Governor Bill Ritter and Treasurer Walker Stapleton has been formed to oppose this
Amendment. Scores of state and local officials are already speaking out against Amendment 69.
Without question, Amendment 69 will single out Colorado by making our state a far less affordable and attractive
location In which to work, retire, or start a new business.
As County Commissioners, we believe that this Is the wrong solution for our citizens and for the state of Colorado. For
the reasons stated above we are asking that Colorado Counties Inc, join us in taking a principled stand against this
Amendment.
Thank you In advance for your leadership on this vitally Important issue.
Very truly yours,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mike Freeman, Chair
Sean P. Conway, Pro Teal
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Amendment 69 (ColoradoCare)
Discussion Points for
Member Hospitals and Health Systems
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Amendment 69 will appear on the Colorado ballot in November 2416 and if passed, would establish a "universal
health care system" called "ColoradoCare," This amendment would create a state government -owned cooperative
in which all Colorado residents over the age of 18 would be automatically enrolled as members. Voters would elect
a 21 -member hoard that would oversee ColoradoCare.
At the present time, there are many unanswered questions about this program. Highlights from what is known are
below:
Q&A
How will this be funded?
Once fully implemented, ColoradoCare would collect a health care premium tax of:
• 3.33 percent of employees' gross pay
• 6.67 percent of total payroll income from employers
• 10 percent of non -payroll income (e.g., capital gaiai;, investment income, interest income on savings
accounts, business income, possibly some portion of other retirement income) from all individuals
What is the total budget for this program?
The Colorado Legislative Council staff estimates additional taxes collected for ColoradoCare would be $25 billion in
its first year of full operation. In addition, it would transfer existing state and federal health care resources into
ColoradoCare's oversight, for a total budget of $38 billion. For perspective, the entire budget for the State of
Colorado is anticipated to be $27 billion in 2016-17. A study by the Colorado Health Institute showed that if
ColoradoCare were a private company, its annual revenues would be larger than McDonald's, Nike and Sears.
Who will he in charge of this program?
ColoradoCare is specifically designed to operate independently from state government and will be run by a 21 -
member board elected by plan members. The board will decide coverage details for benefits and negotiate
reimbursement rates to health care providers. The board will he independent and will not report to the governor,
legislature or other public entity.
What will be covered?
The Amendment specifies eleven broad categories of health care services that must be covered, but specifics
regarding the Irenelits offered are not yet determined. The 21 -member hoard will determine what services are
covered after they are elected. The proposed covered services are:
• Ambulatory patient services, including primary and specialty care
• Hospitalization
• Prescription drugs and durable medical equipment
• Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment
• Emergency and urgent care
• Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management
• Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices
• Pediatric services, including oral, vision and hearing care
• Laboratory services
• Maternity and newborn care
• Palliative and end -of -life care
Amendment 69 Discussion Points — June 2016
Is participation mandatory?
Yes, all Colorado residents will be required to pay the tax for the program whether they actively use Colorado
coverage or not. Individuals can still purchase commercial insurance but will have to pay for that in addition to the
new tax structure. Individuals who quality for a federal program like Medicare, TRICARE, Veterans Administration
coverage or coverage through an ERISA plan would be required to pay into ColoradoCare in addition to any costs
for other coverage,
What happens if the casts are more than $25 billion?
The 21 -member hoard will have the authority to raise taxes to cover the additional costs. This will require a vote of
the members of the plan and maybe done as frequently as annually.
What effect does this have on Colorado's overall taxes?
Opponents believe that this will cause Colorado to have the highest state taxes in the nation.
How will this impact Colorado hospitals?
It is unclear how this will impact funding for Colorado hospitals and other health care providers, Current
understanding is that this may impact some of the federal funding Colorado hospitals receive, such as die Hospital
Provider Fee, which could potentially jeopardize the financial stability of some of Colorado's rural hospitals
What will happen with physicians?
Physicians will have to participate as ColoradoCare providers in order to get paid for services provided to
ColoradoCare members. Physicians may agree to care for patients who are willing to pay out of pocket or continue
to be reimbursed by other insurance (e.g., Medicare or supplemental commercial coverage). Critics of this plan fear
that some physicians may not want to work in Colorado as a result of this program.
What effects will this have on Colorado businesses?
Business will pay 6.67 percent of total payroll income in tax and their employees will have to pay an additional
payroll tax of 3.33 percent. This includes Colorado hospitals, who will pay an estimated $350 million in premium
employer taxes, Additionally, individuals and businesses will pay a 10 percent tax on all non -payroll income,
When would the program start?
It is unclear how long it will take to launch and implement this new system since it will require federal approval,
However, ColoradoCare would begin collecting a partial amount of taxes in July 2017, and proponents anticipate
ColoradoCare would be fully functional by 2019.
What happens if 1 am covered by Medicare or another federal program?
Medicare and other government recipients could end up paying for health care twice as they will be required to
pay the new state tax. Medicare/Government will be secondary coverage to ColoradoCare. The Colorado Health
Institute estimates that 17.4 percent of Coloradans will not have ColoradoCare as their primary insurance.
What about retirement income?
A portion of retirement income, social security, pensions and IRAs is exempt from the 10 percent non -payroll tax.
Coloradans with retirement income more than $24,000 may be taxed on the amount in excess of $24,000.
Amendment 69 Discussion Points— June 2016
NCMC Board of Trustees
Regular Session Minutes
Monday, June 30, 2014
12:00 Noon
The Board of Trustees of North Colorado Medical Center met in Regular Session on Monday,
June 30, 2014, in the Richard Stenner Boardroom located at North Colorado Medical Center.
Mr. Houtchens declared a quorum and called it to order at 12:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
NCMC Board of Trustees: Dr. Susan Carter, Louise Giuliano, Thomas Grant, Brandon
Houtchens, Mark Lawley, Dave Owen, Michael Simone, and Sean Conway (Commissioner,
non -voting member)
Banner Health: Rick Sutton (NCMC CEO) and Wendy Sparks (NCMC COO)
Staff: Ken Schultz (Board Executive)
Recording Clerk: Esther Gesick (Weld County Clerk to the Board)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bill Jerke, former State representative and County Commissioner, spoke concerning various
pending initiatives (see handout):
. Initiative #75 Right to Local Self Government - grants rights to Nature and allows for
lawsuits concerning perceived violations of natural rights.
• Initiatives #88 and #89 Setbacks and Public Right to Colorado Environment - require a
2,000 -foot setback and could have an enormous impact on property rights for
agriculture, development, real estate, dairy, and small operators; it is essentially a taking
of land.
• Initiative #89 Public Right to Colorado Environment - protects Nature at all costs and
could be very devastating the economy.
• CFRR (Coloradoans for Responsible Reform) - He referenced the various supporters of
the proposed Resolution of Support who are very concerned with the potential
$4 billion economic impact that could result from the proposed Initiatives. He asked the
NCMC Trustee Board to consider supporting the Resolution from a health care
perspective.
Trustee Carter inquired whether a representative of the opposing view will also be
presenting before taking a position. Ken Schultz indicated it may be best to check with the
County Attorney as to whether the Trustee Board has the authority to pass the proposed
Resolution. Commissioner Conway indicated the County Commissioners support the
Resolution and the deadline for submitting a petition is August 4th. Following discussion,
Chair Houtchens proposed deferring the matter to obtain input from the County Attorney
on the appropriateness of the Trustee Board taking a position. There was a motion by
Trustee Carter to table, with no second. Following discussion, it was MSP (Simone/Grant) to
add the matter to the July Agenda and seek counsel from the County Attorney.
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NCMC Board of Trustees
Regular Session Minutes
12:00 Noon
The Board of Trustees of North Colorado Medical Center met in Regular Session on Monday,
July 28, 2014, in the Richard Stenner Boardroom located at North Colorado Medical Center.
Mr. Houtchens declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
NCMC Board of Trustees: Dr. Susan Carter, Thomas Grant, Brandon Houtchens,
Mark Lawley, Dave Owen, and Michael Simone were present, with Louise Giuliano and
Sean Conway (Commissioner, non -voting member) being excused
Banner Health: Rick Sutton (NCMC CEO) and Wendy Sparks (NCMC COO)
Staff: Ken Schultz (Board Executive)
Recording Clerk: Esther Gesick (Weld County Clerk to the Board)
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was MSC (OWEN/SIMONE) to approve the minutes from the June 30, 2014, Regular
Session meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
a) CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT REGARDING OPPOSITION TO VARIOUS INITIATIVES
TO AMEND THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION (CON'T FROM 6/30/2014 PUBLIC COMMENT):
Mr. Houtchens reported he contacted County Attorney, Bruce Barker, who agreed it was
not within the scope of responsibilities for the Trustee Board to take positions on a political
matter and, therefore, the matter was dismissed.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
CEO REPORT or COO REPORT
NCMC COO, Wendy Sparks, gave the following report:
• All employees are going through the mid -year check in, which must be completed by
mid -August.
• Hosting an all staff/physicians/volunteers luncheon where multiple Banner awards will
be presented for NCMC, McKee and multiple clinics (25 total).
• Patient Satisfaction for June - meeting target in 4 of 7 factors, with improvement
needed in Responsiveness of Staff, Pain Management, and Rate, which is at the 74th
percentile. She stated staff is still striving to reach those goals by the end of the year;
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July 28, 2014 NCMC Board of Trustees
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