The Greenwood County Hospital (GWCH) Board of Trustees held a routine monthly meeting last Thursday, Feb. 27.
During the CEO report, CEO Sandra Dickerson shared that Director of Nursing Becky Randall submitted her resignation and her last day at GWCH would be March 7. Dickerson shared that Sonjia Lemons has been hired to fill the position and will begin on Feb. 24. Lemons has worked for GWCH for approximately two years on the hospital floor. She has also worked in several larger hospitals in Wichita. Dickerson also shared that William Flatt will serve as the IT director for GWCH. Flatt has over 20 years of experience in information technology. Dickerson also noted that the hospital is looking to hire a clinic director to oversee the rural health and outreach clinics.
The board accepted the resignation of board member Leslie Spillman and discussed potential volunteers to serve in that role. The board was in favor of nominating Christina Harrison to the commissioners to fill that vacant position. The commissioners approved the appointment on Monday morning during their weekly meeting. See related article.
It was shared that GWCH has held two clinic days for Holistic Pain Management, with their first procedure day slated for Wednesday, March 5.
Dickerson noted she had received an update from Trane regarding the IRA incentive related to the recent HVAC project that was completed at the hospital. Due to a White House executive order signed on Jan. 20, the incentive program has been paused for 90 days to allow for the review of those programs. Dickerson further noted that it was unclear on if the project would qualify under new administration guidelines; however, all paperwork has been filed.
The board reviewed/ signed the annual confidentiality and conflict of interest.
The critical issues summit is slated for March 6-7. Two board members plan to attend the meeting.
A 20-minute executive session for personnel – performance matters was held. No action was taken.
The board approved the appointments of: Andrew Ly, DO, Pathology Consulting; Jeremy Thiesen, MD, Radiology Consulting and Justin Kerby II, MD, Radiology Consulting; and the reappointment of Robert Hierger, APRN, Allied Health.
The Jan. 23 meeting minutes, January Treasurer’s report and January Disbursements (payroll/benefits $806,504.96; accounts payable, $1,058,938.16), were approved as presented.
A special board meeting was held on Monday, March 3, with the primary need being approval for a board fund bank signature.
The next scheduled meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, at 5:30 p.m.
