July 10, 2023 9:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>In attendance:\u00a0 \u00a0Vicki Vaughn (Board Chairperson), Diane Seifert (Member), Jeff Carmen (Member), Christian Lutes, (C.E.O. \u2013 via Zoom), Linda Duchon (Interim Administrator), Phil Alt (Contracted Accountant- via Zoom), Rayann Franco (Recording Minutes).\u00a0<\/p>
Guests:\u00a0 Doug Elder (DOJO)<\/p>
The meeting was called to order by Vicki Vaughn at 9:05 a.m.<\/p>
Jeff Carmen made the motion to accept the minutes as presented. \u00a0\u00a0Diane Seifert supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.\u00a0<\/p>
Jeff Carmen made the motion to accept the monthly board meeting minutes as presented.\u00a0 Diane Seifert supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.\u00a0<\/p>
Doug Elder from DOJO explained stated that his company has set up outpatient therapy on google places.\u00a0 He explained that there are display ads on Facebook.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen asked that Doug Elder provide the metrics for the google website.<\/p>
Phil Alt explained that the Provider Relief Fund reporting will be completed soon.\u00a0 It is due in September.<\/p>
Christian Lutes stated that he signed a contract with Lebenbom and Rothman for collections.<\/p>
Linda Duchon reported that other medical care facilities recommended not to use agency if possible.\u00a0 If agency is used Leaderstat was the company preferred.\u00a0 She stated that there were three nurses interviewed and another nurse applied this past week.\u00a0 There is one nurse in orientation.\u00a0 Linda Duchon stated that Activity Aides will be trained in CPR so that they can be in the dining room.<\/p>
Christian Lutes reported that the search for a new administrator continues.\u00a0 There has not been any good candidates coming from the ad run on Indeed.\u00a0 Don Haney will attend the upcoming board meeting.<\/p>
Christian Lutes reported that Dr. Ibekie was approached about having the nurse practitioners work the floor as he has added a second nurse practitioner to his team for the facility.\u00a0 Dr. Ibekie is unable to accommodate at this time due to his workload.<\/p>
Christian Lutes stated that he contacted the county regarding their UV lighting devices.\u00a0 One is at the courthouse and the other is at the jail.\u00a0 These devices will remain with the county.<\/p>
Christian Lutes reported that the upgrade to the air handlers has been started.\u00a0 One of the benefits of these upgrades is that the settings can be changed remotely.\u00a0 The cost to upgrade the remaining air handlers will be approximately $20,000 for each handler.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen made the motion to proceed with the upgrades.\u00a0 Diane Seifert supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/p>
Christian Lutes stated that he contacted Geek Genius regarding advertising.\u00a0 This company referred him to Slick Raven.<\/p>
A comparison of paid holidays among various county entities was reviewed.\u00a0 Diane Seifert made the motion to add Juneteenth National Independence Day as a paid holiday.\u00a0 Jeff Carmen supported the motion.\u00a0 Motion passed unanimously.<\/p>
Christian Lutes announced that there will be a picnic on August 19, 2023 honoring first responders, veterans, residents, families and staff.\u00a0 This event will be open to the entire community.<\/p>
Jeff Carmen made the motion to adjourn the meeting. \u00a0\u00a0Diane Seifert supported the motion.\u00a0 The meeting adjourned at 10:42 a.m.<\/p>
Respectfully submitted by:<\/p>
Rayann Franco<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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