July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Fund drive put on hold (5/26/05)
Hospital board delays $1 million drive
By By Rachelle Haughn-
The Jay County Hospital Board tabled making a decision Wednesday about whether or not to attempt to raise $1 million through donations from the community, hospital employees, and board and auxiliary members, to help pay for a $2.5 million hospital renovation project.
A feasibility study conducted by Woodburn, Kyle and Company of Madison determined $1 million could be raised to help pay for the renovations. The hospital has $13 million in reserve funds, and $1.5 million was earmarked to help fund the renovations, JCH chief executive officer Joe Johnston said in April.
Among the hospital renovations requested by JCH officials are:
•The creation of a new main entrance at the east end of the hospital.
•The construction of an entrance to the emergency room that is separate from the entrance to the patient registration and waiting area for lab tests and radiology
•New waiting areas and a new and more private registration area.
Wednesday night, hospital board president John Young said before the board decides whether or not to proceed with the fund-raising effort, the timing should be considered.
He said the fund-raising campaign could be moved to a later date so it would not conflict with the John Jay Center for Learning’s efforts to raise money for the renovation of the Weiler Building. If renovated, the Weiler Building, located at the corner of Main and Meridian streets in downtown Portland, will be the new home of the JJCL.
Board members decided to send the fund-raising idea back to the Jay County Hospital Foundation for further consideration. A decision about whether to proceed with the fund drive could be made at the next meeting, which is Wednesday, June 22, Young said.
“We appreciate the foundation being ready to do a major fund-raising campaign,” board member Dean Jetter said. “The idea of a capital campaign is still possible.”
In other business Wednesday, board members gave Johnston the nod to continue to work on the details of the proposed sale of 40 percent of the Ambulatory Surgery Center to the hospital’s physicians and surgeons. JCH would retain 60 percent ownership of the business.
Hospital officials think selling a portion of the surgery center would improve service at the facility and create better access for patients.
Johnston asked the board Wednesday for permission to continue to discuss the idea with the doctors and do a financial forecast. He said he could have an idea of how the sale would benefit the hospital financially by the next meeting.
After the meeting, Johnston said the 240 shares would sell for about $4,200 each. Of the shares, 96 would be available for physicians to purchase.
Also Wednesday, the board:
•Heard Johnston announce that JCH has launched Jay Impact, a wellness program.
The program is a collaboration between the hospital, and the West Jay and Jay Community centers, Johnston said. The goal of the program is to improve the health of Jay County residents. The program is still being developed, he said.
•Voted to pay Jay County Medical Facilities LLC $7,500 in back rent and form a lease agreement.
The hospital has been using a 500-square-foot area on the second floor of the Vormohr Medical Center for the cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation program since June 1, 2004. Rent has never been paid because a lease was never drafted. After the initial payment, the hospital will pay $625 per month in rent.
•Decided to purchase equipment needed for the hospital’s education department at a cost of $6,925.
JCH chief financial officer Don Michael said this morning the equipment, such as projectors and computers, will be used for educational presentations at industries, schools and health fairs. The department sought and received a Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant through the Indiana Department of Health. The equipment will be purchased, then the hospital will be reimbursed by the grant.
The board also approved the purchase of a new defibrillator for the emergency room at a cost of $6,931.
JCH chief nurse executive Judy Lemire said the ER’s current defibrillator needs to be replaced, as parts to repair it are no longer available. The machine will be purchased from Phillips.
•Voted to spend no more than $35,000 to redesign and replace the parking lot located in front of the Vormohr Medical Center.
Johnston said the parking lot needs several repairs and it will only hold 12 cars. Since the specialty referral clinic has moved there, more parking spaces are needed. Johnston hopes the lot can be redesigned to have 28 parking spaces.
Normally, Jay County Medical Facilities LLC would pay for the parking lot renovations. However, it doesn’t have enough money yet to fund the project. JCH will pay 65 percent of the cost, and Cardinal Health System will fund 35 percent, Johnston said. The LLC will repay JCH and CHS this fall, he said.
•Voted to hire MedLearn, Incorporated to review the hospital’s charging, coding and billing of anesthesia charges at a cost of $8,800.
•Said good-bye to four-year board member Randy Heston.
The board presented Heston with a plaque of appreciation. His term has expired, and he is being replaced by business owner and rural Portland resident Roger Locker. Wednesday was Heston’s last hospital board meeting.
•Heard Michael report the hospital had a net income of $138,755 in April, which is up 12.3 percent from the budgeted figure of $123,548.
Admissions in April totaled 92. This figure is down 8 percent from the budgeted number of 100.
•Heard auxiliary president Marilyn Post report 70 hospital auxiliary volunteers worked 1,251 hours in April.[[In-content Ad]]
A feasibility study conducted by Woodburn, Kyle and Company of Madison determined $1 million could be raised to help pay for the renovations. The hospital has $13 million in reserve funds, and $1.5 million was earmarked to help fund the renovations, JCH chief executive officer Joe Johnston said in April.
Among the hospital renovations requested by JCH officials are:
•The creation of a new main entrance at the east end of the hospital.
•The construction of an entrance to the emergency room that is separate from the entrance to the patient registration and waiting area for lab tests and radiology
•New waiting areas and a new and more private registration area.
Wednesday night, hospital board president John Young said before the board decides whether or not to proceed with the fund-raising effort, the timing should be considered.
He said the fund-raising campaign could be moved to a later date so it would not conflict with the John Jay Center for Learning’s efforts to raise money for the renovation of the Weiler Building. If renovated, the Weiler Building, located at the corner of Main and Meridian streets in downtown Portland, will be the new home of the JJCL.
Board members decided to send the fund-raising idea back to the Jay County Hospital Foundation for further consideration. A decision about whether to proceed with the fund drive could be made at the next meeting, which is Wednesday, June 22, Young said.
“We appreciate the foundation being ready to do a major fund-raising campaign,” board member Dean Jetter said. “The idea of a capital campaign is still possible.”
In other business Wednesday, board members gave Johnston the nod to continue to work on the details of the proposed sale of 40 percent of the Ambulatory Surgery Center to the hospital’s physicians and surgeons. JCH would retain 60 percent ownership of the business.
Hospital officials think selling a portion of the surgery center would improve service at the facility and create better access for patients.
Johnston asked the board Wednesday for permission to continue to discuss the idea with the doctors and do a financial forecast. He said he could have an idea of how the sale would benefit the hospital financially by the next meeting.
After the meeting, Johnston said the 240 shares would sell for about $4,200 each. Of the shares, 96 would be available for physicians to purchase.
Also Wednesday, the board:
•Heard Johnston announce that JCH has launched Jay Impact, a wellness program.
The program is a collaboration between the hospital, and the West Jay and Jay Community centers, Johnston said. The goal of the program is to improve the health of Jay County residents. The program is still being developed, he said.
•Voted to pay Jay County Medical Facilities LLC $7,500 in back rent and form a lease agreement.
The hospital has been using a 500-square-foot area on the second floor of the Vormohr Medical Center for the cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation program since June 1, 2004. Rent has never been paid because a lease was never drafted. After the initial payment, the hospital will pay $625 per month in rent.
•Decided to purchase equipment needed for the hospital’s education department at a cost of $6,925.
JCH chief financial officer Don Michael said this morning the equipment, such as projectors and computers, will be used for educational presentations at industries, schools and health fairs. The department sought and received a Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant through the Indiana Department of Health. The equipment will be purchased, then the hospital will be reimbursed by the grant.
The board also approved the purchase of a new defibrillator for the emergency room at a cost of $6,931.
JCH chief nurse executive Judy Lemire said the ER’s current defibrillator needs to be replaced, as parts to repair it are no longer available. The machine will be purchased from Phillips.
•Voted to spend no more than $35,000 to redesign and replace the parking lot located in front of the Vormohr Medical Center.
Johnston said the parking lot needs several repairs and it will only hold 12 cars. Since the specialty referral clinic has moved there, more parking spaces are needed. Johnston hopes the lot can be redesigned to have 28 parking spaces.
Normally, Jay County Medical Facilities LLC would pay for the parking lot renovations. However, it doesn’t have enough money yet to fund the project. JCH will pay 65 percent of the cost, and Cardinal Health System will fund 35 percent, Johnston said. The LLC will repay JCH and CHS this fall, he said.
•Voted to hire MedLearn, Incorporated to review the hospital’s charging, coding and billing of anesthesia charges at a cost of $8,800.
•Said good-bye to four-year board member Randy Heston.
The board presented Heston with a plaque of appreciation. His term has expired, and he is being replaced by business owner and rural Portland resident Roger Locker. Wednesday was Heston’s last hospital board meeting.
•Heard Michael report the hospital had a net income of $138,755 in April, which is up 12.3 percent from the budgeted figure of $123,548.
Admissions in April totaled 92. This figure is down 8 percent from the budgeted number of 100.
•Heard auxiliary president Marilyn Post report 70 hospital auxiliary volunteers worked 1,251 hours in April.[[In-content Ad]]
Top Stories
9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit
Chartwells marketing
September 17, 2024 7:36 a.m.
Events
250 X 250 AD