July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
EKGs going mobile
Jay Hospital Board
A $20,000 grant for equipment to relay cardiac data from local ambulances to Jay County Hospital has been approved.
Nursing director Lisa Craiger informed the hospital board of trustees Wednesday night that the grant request she sent in during September had been green-lighted by the Indiana State Department of Health.
The equipment will allow personnel in ambulances to send data from electrocardiography (EKG) machines to the hospital while still on the road.
Since every minute is critical for patients with heart problems, the equipment will allow doctors at the hospital to quickly review EKG data and decide whether to have the ambulance come to JCH or send it directly to Ball Memorial Hospital, which has a more advanced capability to handle cardiac problems.
Craiger approached the Jay County Commissioners in September about the grant, since the county would need to pay for the equipment that is to be installed inside the ambulance. At the time, she stated the total would be about $25,000, with only about $1,500 having to be paid by the county.
Craiger said Wednesday that she must secure new quotes on the equipment due to the amount of time it took to get the grant. The hospital will have until Oct. 31 to utilize the grant money.
In other business Wednesday, the hospital board:
•Received the auxiliary report from auxiliary president Marilyn Post. During December, 68 volunteers put in 1,041.5 hours of work.
•Received the financial report from chief financial officer Don Michael. During December, the hospital had total revenue of $4.38 million and posted a net income of $133,218.
•Approved the pension plan investment policy, which will serve as a set of guidelines for how to manage the money in the fund.
•Approved payment of 1,437 checks and disbursements totaling $4,881,023.08.
•Discussed potential liability regarding the hospital walking track. The hospital has decided not to clear the walking track during the winter, which is covered in snow and ice.
The hospital is considering posting signs at the site announcing the track "closed" during the winter season.
•Approved purchase of a Siemens Norland XR-600 bone densitometry machine at a cost of $38,275. The new machine will replace the current 11-year old model and will also include a smaller, portable machine.
•Approved purchase of 36-inch lettering from Display Craft, Portland, at a cost of $10,100. The letters will spell out "Jay County Hospital" above the main entrance and will be lit at night in white LEDs.
•Approved three appointments and two reappointments to the hospital courtesy staff.
•Approved the hospital organizational chart. Hospital CEO Joe Johnston said there were no changes from the chart presented last year to the board.
•Approved contracts with the hospitals for services with Drs. Jerry Whetzel and Frank Vormohr. The vote passed 6-0 as board member Bill Hinkle abstained.
•Were informed by board member Pat Miller that he received positive feedback about the hospital's Lifeline service.[[In-content Ad]]
Nursing director Lisa Craiger informed the hospital board of trustees Wednesday night that the grant request she sent in during September had been green-lighted by the Indiana State Department of Health.
The equipment will allow personnel in ambulances to send data from electrocardiography (EKG) machines to the hospital while still on the road.
Since every minute is critical for patients with heart problems, the equipment will allow doctors at the hospital to quickly review EKG data and decide whether to have the ambulance come to JCH or send it directly to Ball Memorial Hospital, which has a more advanced capability to handle cardiac problems.
Craiger approached the Jay County Commissioners in September about the grant, since the county would need to pay for the equipment that is to be installed inside the ambulance. At the time, she stated the total would be about $25,000, with only about $1,500 having to be paid by the county.
Craiger said Wednesday that she must secure new quotes on the equipment due to the amount of time it took to get the grant. The hospital will have until Oct. 31 to utilize the grant money.
In other business Wednesday, the hospital board:
•Received the auxiliary report from auxiliary president Marilyn Post. During December, 68 volunteers put in 1,041.5 hours of work.
•Received the financial report from chief financial officer Don Michael. During December, the hospital had total revenue of $4.38 million and posted a net income of $133,218.
•Approved the pension plan investment policy, which will serve as a set of guidelines for how to manage the money in the fund.
•Approved payment of 1,437 checks and disbursements totaling $4,881,023.08.
•Discussed potential liability regarding the hospital walking track. The hospital has decided not to clear the walking track during the winter, which is covered in snow and ice.
The hospital is considering posting signs at the site announcing the track "closed" during the winter season.
•Approved purchase of a Siemens Norland XR-600 bone densitometry machine at a cost of $38,275. The new machine will replace the current 11-year old model and will also include a smaller, portable machine.
•Approved purchase of 36-inch lettering from Display Craft, Portland, at a cost of $10,100. The letters will spell out "Jay County Hospital" above the main entrance and will be lit at night in white LEDs.
•Approved three appointments and two reappointments to the hospital courtesy staff.
•Approved the hospital organizational chart. Hospital CEO Joe Johnston said there were no changes from the chart presented last year to the board.
•Approved contracts with the hospitals for services with Drs. Jerry Whetzel and Frank Vormohr. The vote passed 6-0 as board member Bill Hinkle abstained.
•Were informed by board member Pat Miller that he received positive feedback about the hospital's Lifeline service.[[In-content Ad]]
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