REPORT FROM THE BOARD
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 06 October 2020.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Membership Response re Appointment of Mr. MacDonell to Board            APPROVED (verbal)

Membership Response re Resignation of Ms. Linda Wilson to Board          APPROVED (verbal)

CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Mr. Desnoyers, Chairperson, has enrolled himself in multiple virtual sessions for hospital Board Chairs. The topics of the sessions surround Governing in Disruptive Times. Mr. Desnoyers shares a verbal summary of each session with the Directors.

ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Mrs. Lafrance-Allaire’s report included: Staff Shortages (efforts made to mitigate staff shortages), Good News Item (letter of appreciation received from family of former resident of St. Joseph’s Villa) and Census Data. Also discussed:

Corporate Policy to Review
Corporate Policy #3-a-20 re Disagreement with Physician’s / Nurse Practitioner’s orders was approved as reviewed.

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)
Financial Statements – The Board of Directors approved the Financial Statements for the Periods Ending 31 August 2020 as presented.

Management Fiduciary Statement – The Board of Directors approved the Management Fiduciary Statement for August 2020.

AUXILIARY REPORT
The Auxiliary Members are anxiously waiting to continue their fundraising efforts.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Application for N. Ménard – The Board of Directors approved Dr. Nathalie Ménard’s appointment to the Associate Staff.

OTHER BUSINESS
Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) Board Self-Assessment Tool – The Board of Directors will participate in the self-assessment.

ANNUAL WORKPLAN – The workplan for the month of October was reviewed.

The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 03 November 2020 at noon via video conference due to COVID-19.