Agenda

Published agenda to date; updates will be made as they become available.

1. II. Ceremony Pledge of Allegiance
2. III. Roll Call See Sign - In Sheet
3. IV. Special Business/Recognition A. Employee of the Month – October 2025 – Melissa Landry, Phlebotomist Specimen Processor, Outpatient Laboratory
4. Executive Session - Strategic Planning and/or Personnel Issues A. Strategic Planning and/or Personnel Issues
5. VI. New Business (Presented by: Jake Lemmon) A. Announcement of Public Meeting/Bond Election B. Bid Process for Official Journal 1. Public Notice – (Published November) 2. Review Bid – Appoint Official Journal C. Election of Officers D. Board Appointment(s) – CMS Requirement A. Manger Food & Nutrition Services – John Knight B. Medical Director of Anesthesia – Alexander Allain III, MD C. Medical Director of Respiratory – Jason Miller, MD D. Medical Director of Emergency Medicine (ED) – Noah Pores, MD E. Radiation Safety Officer – Stephen Knapp, MD F. Medical Director of Radiology – Adam Dowling, MD G. Medical Director of BHU – Eric West, MD E. Approve 2026 Board Meeting dates F. Approve IGT for Medicaid Program Support not to exceed $15M G. Approve due to Ochsner Health of $1,736,775.12 for purchased services H. Approve establishment of backup disbursement bank account I. Approve low bid for boiler and water upgrades
6. VII. Minutes Approval - October 29, 2025 (Presented by: Jake Lemmon) A. Approve the Board of Commissioners’ October 29, 2025 minutes as presented
7. VIII. Medical Staff Report (Presented by: Dr. Morales) A. Medical Staff Executive Committee Minutes – November 4, 2025 B. Medical Staff Credentialing
8. IX. Quality and Patient Experience Report (Presented by: Jarrett Fuselier /Keith Dacus) A. Quality and Patient Experience 1. Prove Our Value: Quality - Inpatient Jarrett Fuselier 2. Prove Our Value: Patient Experience Review Jarrett Fuselier 3. Prove Our Value: Quality - Clinics Keith Dacus 4. Serve More Patients Keith Dacus
9. Finance Report (Presented by: Brianna Sparnecht) A. YTD Statistical Graph(s) B. MTD Financial Graph(s) C. YTD Financial Graph(s) D. Balance Sheet E. Statistics By Month F. Income Statement G.Surgery Report
10. XI. Chief Executive Officer's Report (Presented by: Keith Dacus) A. Moment of Quality B. Access and Growth 1. Hospital 2. Clinic C. Community Outreach 1. Volunteer Services/Auxiliary/Community Outreach/Synergy Important Dates
11. XII. Announcements - No Action Required A. HSD Board Meeting – Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – 2:00 PM
12. XIII. Miscellaneous - No Action Required
13. XIV. Adjournment