REPORT FROM THE BOARD
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 08 September 2015.
EDUCATION SESSION: “Healthy Foods in Champlain Hospitals” — Mrs. Ruest explained that our Centre had recently joined this new initiative for healthier retail food. A regional programme has been initiated for all hospitals in the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) whereby hospitals must attain a bronze level by 31 December 2015. Tools and kits are available. The changes will not impact resident and patient meals – only the sales in the Café and Gift Shop. There will be positive effects for those who purchase foods in the Centre.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT — Ms. MacLennan thanked Board Members for having completed and returned the evaluations which were distributed at the Annual Meeting. She outlined the results. Information will be sought as to how other member organizations of Catholic Health International (CHI) evaluate the Board and Board Chairperson.
CORPORATE SISTER LIAISON’S REPORT
Jeanne Mance – Sister Cuddihy indicated she was privileged to attend on Sunday, September 6th, a special Mass at Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal for Jeanne Mance, Foundress of Hotel Dieu Hospital (Montreal).
ADMINISTRATION REPORT — Mrs. Ruest’s report included “Healthy Foods in Champlain Hospitals” (previously mentioned above), Good News Items (two thank you notes), Physician-assisted Dying (two representatives will attend a conference in Waterloo for faith-based organizations), Dementia Awareness Month (September) and Census data. Also discussed were:
Resident Quality Inspection (RQI) – Mrs. Ruest reported that a team of inspectors from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care was in our facility two weeks in July to complete our annual RQI. The final report was received on 21 August 2015. Mrs. Ruest reviewed the plan of corrective action.
Policy Review – The following policies were approved by the Board of Directors with the only change in each being the revised Mission Statement:
-Board of Directors Policy #2-a-30 re Policy on Open Board Meetings;
-Board of Directors Policy #2-a-3 re Directors’ / Board Committee Members’ Code of Conduct;
-Board of Directors Policy #2-a-8 re Executive Committee; and
-Corporate Policy #3-a-60 re Orientation Programme for Board Members and Members of Board Committees.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Request for Tender for Reconstruction for 27 York Street Parking Lot (Phase II) – Due to time constraints, it was necessary for the Executive Committee to deal with this matter. The Executive Committee approved that the tender for the reconstruction of the 27 York Street Parking Lot be awarded to Cornwall Gravel Co. Ltd. Work on the parking lot started today and will last approximately five weeks.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)
Management Fiduciary Statement – The Management Fiduciary Statement for the months of June and July 2015 was approved by the Board of Directors.
Financial Statements – Mr. Desnoyers noted there were no major changes in financial position for both operations. Both operations forecast a surplus at year end. Sick costs continue to be monitored.
AUXILIARY REPORT – Ms. Payette reported that the casino trips and Gift Shop are doing well. Preparations are underway for the December 3rd Snowflake Bazaar.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – The Centre’s Education Calendar for September 2015 and Governance Educational Opportunities were circulated to the Board of Directors for information.
The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, 06 October 2015 at noon in Jeanne Mance Hall.