-12-
would like to have their meetings on board day so that they could be more widely attended by board
members who are not on that committee. Although board days will become even busier than they are
currently, the Health Care Committee agreed to try this option and change back to the original
timing if problems developed. Other committees, particularly the Investment Committee, might
change their meeting to Monday afternoon before board day. After some additional discussion,
Dr. Brockman called for a vote. Ms. Young moved approval of UHCCR 1. Mr. Stuckert
seconded the motion, and it passed without dissent. (See UHCCR 1 at the end ofthe Minutes.)
Ms. Young reported on additional items from the committee meeting. Dr. Paul DePriest
presented the clinical perfonnance update. He reviewed the signature perfonnance metrics for
Chandler Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital and discussed the mortality, effectiveness, and
safety quality and accountability scorecards. In general, the scorecards are close to or exceed
target goals. In the coming months, two new scorecards that measure equity or equal treatment
for all patients, and patient satisfaction will be added to the scorecard. This scorecard involves
comparing UK hospitals to other hospitals nationally. Its results are of interest to the Joint
Commission on their visit to UK.
Mr. Murray Clark updated the committee on the construction progress ofthe patient care
facility. The tentative date for the opening of the new hospital is May 22.
Dr. Susan McDowell, assistant dean of the College of Medicine, presented the 2010 graduate
medical education report card. The number of residents and doctoral fellows continues to grow,
89 percent passed their house officer boards, well above accreditation standards. Last year, 148
graduated and 46.6 percent stayed in Kentucky to practice medicine, which is close to the
national average.
Mr. Brett Short presented the hospital compliance report. With the growth of federal
health care mandates, it is critical that UK HealthCare closely follow regulatory and patient
safety requirements. The UK Hospital compliance office oversees and provides guidelines to
UK’s medical community, insuring close adherence to all regulatory issues, assurance of patient
safety, and mitigation any appearance of fraud.
Dr. Kevin Nelson presented for approval the medical staff and affiliated healthcare
provider privileges for Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals. The committee made a motion
and approved all of the privileges.
Finally, Mr. Sergio Melgar presented the fiscal-year-to-date October 2010 financials.
Comparing the balance sheet in October 2010 and 2009 shows that cash has decreased $93.7
million due to the use of cash reserves for construction ofthe remainder of Phase 1A ofthe
patient care facility. Accounts receivable have increased $8.1 million compared to last year, they
are $117.6 million versus $109.5 million. Patient service revenue increased $18.2 million. The
value of board-designated investment now totals $197.1 million, an $18.8 million increase from
October of last year. The current month investment gain is $5.3 million, and year-to-date
investment income is $21.2 million. The balance sheet now reflects the remaining unpaid