KDH hires community coordinator, is in the black year-to-date

• Public invited to Preventing and Managing Diabetes Luncheon today, July 10

 

Yvonne Miller

NWOSU graduate Macie Malone is the new Community Health and Education coordinator at the Kiowa District Hospital.

The Kiowa District Hospital Board had a fairly light agenda for their regular June meeting at the end of the month, finishing their regular meeting in 45 minutes.

President Pat Myers called the meeting to order with two members absent. They were: Chantae Simpson who was out of town and Jeff Miller who was in the middle of harvest. Members attending were Jim Parker and Miranda Allen. KDH CEO Robert Whitaker and CFO Janell Goodno were present along with other hospital personnel and a few members of Cohesive management and consulting firm.

Whitaker introduced Macie Malone, who was recently hired as the KDH Community Health and Education coordinator. Malone graduated in May from Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a major in biology and minor in chemistry.

"I have a huge passion for public and community health so this job is perfect for me," she said.

Malone is excited to bring the first of many events that promote health in the community. She planned a Preventing and Managing Diabetes Luncheon that is today, Wednesday, July 10, at noon in the First State Bank meeting room in the basement. She invites anyone who is interested to attend. Some experts on diabetes will speak while you eat lunch. She estimates the luncheon will last an hour.

She's brainstorming for more events to benefit the public, such as a car seat safety clinic, elementary health fair, clinic on vaccinations, etc.

"I'm excited to get things in motion," Malone said.

She continues to reside in Alva where her pride and joy is her dog Josey, a wheaten terrier.

Malone reminded that the Community Garden has abundant produce (lots of zucchini now) and everyone is welcome to pick some for yourself. Work nights are each Thursday at the garden located at the hospital house at Drumm and 9th streets.

Goodno thanked Cohesive for donating a shed at the garden where people can weigh and record the amount of produce they take. No names. It's just so the KSU Extension can record how plentiful the garden is.

KDH Statistics and Financials

When Goodno gave the financial information she had positive news. As of May 31, the comparative balance sheets for the hospital and manor show they were in the black $145,366. The hospital's profit YTD was $135,185. The manor's profit YTD was $10,182.

Cash on hand in all funds was $1,107,511. Total net assets are $9,125,450.

In May the clinic had 378 visits with outpatient visits totaling 568. Total days of acute and swingbed care were 87 with 19 total admissions.

In May the hospital had totaling operating revenue of $398,794 and expenses totaling $604,375. With the addition of $80,318 (mainly tax revenue) the loss was curbed to $125,263.

The manor's patient census was 23 and they were getting a new resident at the end of June. For May the manor had a profit of $15,596.

The board approved the financial reports for May. They also approved a bad debt list for approximately $9,000.

KDH Business

Whitaker told the board he signed the contracts with LK Architecture for the KDH Behavioral Health/Wellness addition (including physical, occupational and speech therapies).

Manor DON Krisgina Fossah gave a detailed presentation about training and educating for new nursing home regulations. The plan has "5 Star Focus Areas and Facts." She had a timeline and said they expect a state survey about October. The intent is to keep the manor's 5 Star Rating.

Michael Asebedo, Lead RN Case Management/Risk/QA, also gave a detailed report which the board approved.

The KDH Policy Books received board approval. They tabled a free state contract.

Medical staff appointments approved by the board include: Dr. Kevin Hamm, DO (consulting/radiology) and Jason Kimball, MD (telehealth/internal).

The board spent about 40 minutes in executive session to discuss two financial assistance cases and strategic planning. Upon return to open session they approved both Financial Assistance Applications.

The next hospital board meeting is July 25.

 

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