REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for February was held on 29 January 2019.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT – Mrs. Lafrance-Allaire’s report included: Hotel Dieu Outreach Programme (10-week Pilot Project to follow patients post-discharge and identify and resolve gaps which may exist in the community); Ministry Inspection and Compliance (St. Joseph’s Villa is fully compliant); Good News (Alzheimer Information Presentation sponsored by the Family Council was very successful); and Census Data. Also discussed:
Corporate Policy Review re French Language Services – The Board of Directors reviewed the Centre’s policy and suggested one revision. The policy was approved as revised.
ETHICS AND MISSION COMMITTEE
Corporate Policy Review re Death with Dignity – An amendment has been made to Appendix A of this policy. The Board of Directors approved the policy as revised.
Annual Committee Workplan – The Board of Directors approved the Committee’s annual workplan for 2018-19 as presented.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Financial Statements – Ms. Lalonde reviewed the statements. Both operations will end the year with surpluses. The Board of Directors approved the Financial Statements for the periods ended 30 November 2018 and 31 December 2018 as presented.
Annual Committee Workplan – The Board of Directors approved the Committee’s annual workplan for 2018-19 as presented.
Management Fiduciary Statement – The Board of Directors approved the Management Fiduciary Statement for November and December 2018.
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)
Physician Recruitment – An advertisement will be placed in the February edition of the Canadian Family Physician Journal. This will include some online exposure as well.
2019 Medical Staff Reapplications – The following physicians were reappointed by the Board to the medical staff for 2019 for the privileges previously held, as recommended by the PAC: Dr. E. Bazile, Dr. G. Foley and Dr. M.S. Reen.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Board Member Advertisement – This year’s advertisement for new Board Members will include: “Consideration will be given to those applicants with experience in the areas of Human Resources Management, Public Relations and Branding.” The advertisement will be placed on the Centre’s website and in both local newspapers at the end of January, seeking a response by mid-January.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – The Centre’s Education Calendar for February 2019 was circulated to the Board of Directors for information. There will be a Governance Education Day on April 10th in the Ottawa area for all Board Members.
The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 05 March 2019 at noon in the Boardroom.