Cook County Health (CCH) Board of Directors Meeting
August 25, 2023 - 9AM Board Action and Reports:
Items to Watch for in the Future:
Observed By: Susan Kern
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Cook County Health (CCH) Board Meeting
July 28, 2023 Four CCH nurses spoke during the public comment period and talked about the continued staffing shortage, its impact on staff safety, and the time it takes to onboard even agency hires. Several board members asked pointed questions during the presentation from HR Director, Valerie Amos. Questions included:
CEO Rocha commented on staff shortage by saying that there is a higher-than-expected patient onboarding. That and summer vacations led to even more agency hires. A question was asked about planning for System retirements as the average age of nurses is 51. Amos acknowledged the challenges facing the system and thanked the board for approving increased staffing. She started with 3 recruiters and now has 10 plus outside consultants to help streamline the process. Plus the retention bonus that went to 58% of the nursing staff helped keep turnover down this year. The System expects the recently approved 12 week paid parental leave to benefit recruitment of nurses and other staff. The Cook Couty Department of Public Health reported on their 3rd quarter report that focused on the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Program and the Youth Tobacco Ordinance Awareness Program. Key points highlighted in the STI's Program:
Compliance with the Youth Tobacco Ordinance This fall in partnership with the CC Sheriff’s Office, the CC Department of Public Health will conduct random, inspections at locations where tobacco products are sold in unincorporated CC to ensure compliance with the sales restriction on Flavored Nicotine Products. These restrictions went into effect on July 23, 2023. In CEO Rocha’s monthly report, he noted a $21 million dollar grant for nursing, several awards, upcoming events, and focused on CCH’s Dialysis Success with the goal to move the conversation from kidney disease to kidney health. The head Nephrologist stated that race is no longer considered a factor. Weight and gender are the primary factors. Observer: Diane Edmundson Cook County Health Board of Directors Meeting
June 30, 2023 Dr Rami Doukky presented an overview of the interventional cardiac services. In January 2023, a new Cardiac Unit opened. There are 13 beds. Also in January, the Watchman procedure was added to procedures performed. In May, Mitraclip was added. There was discussion on obstacles to overcome regarding the continued expansion of the unit and services. Committee Reports
The chair recognized the service of Director Dr Karen Kim who had resigned and moved to Pennsylvania. There was no public testimony at any of the committee meetings or at the Board of Directors meeting. Items to Watch for in the Future:
Directors absent- Deer, Bhatt Observer: Lisa Slankard Cook County Health Board of Directors Meeting
Friday May 26, 2023 Attendance: All Directors present except: Commissioner Dennis Deer, Karen Kim MD, and Robert Currie Overview of COVID_In person public meetings:
Board and Committee Reports: Link to Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April 28, 2023
FHP: Family health plan: This is the historical TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Medicaid population – it is generally families – so children and parents. ACA: This is the adult expansion population that was covered under the Affordable Care Act that increased Medicaid eligibility as a percent of federal poverty level up to 133%. This is only adults. ICP: Integrated Care Program. This is individuals with high needs and/or disabilities. MLTSS: These are individuals that are covered under Medicare for most services with the exception of Long Term Services and Supports which are covered under Medicaid.
Report from Chair of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
Observer - Susan Avila 2023-25 Cook County Department of Public Health Strategic Plan Presented to Cook County Health Board5/1/2023 Cook County Health (CCH) Board of Directors Meeting
April 28, 2023 CEO Rocha, Chief Operating Officer, Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck and staff presented the Cook County Department of Public Health’s (CCDPH) product from a collaborative and participatory strategic planning effort begun in 2022. The resulting 2023-2025 strategic plan for CCDPH, “Putting the Public in Public Health,” defines CCDPH’s vision, mission, and values. Based on feedback from across a variety of assessments and many facilitated planning sessions and conversations with staff, community partners, and the Strategic Planning Advisory Group, CCDPH identified five strategic pillars where CCDPH must focus its attention to be successful at advancing its vision and mission over the next three years. The foundational pillars are:
CEO Rocha noted that effective Monday, May 15th masks will be strongly recommended but optional for many patients, visitors and staff. Masks will remain a requirement for staff providing direct patient care, entering an occupied patient room or in high-risk areas. Tests and vaccines for COVID will continue to be available at primary care medical homes. The Community Murals Project unveiled three new murals at Provident Hospital, Blue Island Health Center and the Professional Building on central campus. Paint parties were held where patients, staff and visitors came together to paint sections of the murals. Committee Reports: Human Resources –
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Observer - Peg Moster Cook County Emergency Medicine Residency Program Accepts Top 17 of 1,300 Applicants This Year4/9/2023 Cook County Health Board Meeting
March 31, 2023 Virtual Meeting Emergency Medicine at Cook County Health remains one of the most competitive physician residency programs nationwide drawing from the brightest graduating medical students. Minority and underrepresented groups account for 16% of the internal medicine residency slots beginning with the 2023 class. Strengthening the multicultural diversity of primary care physicians (internal medicine, Family Practice) training at Stroger, Provident Hospitals and affiliated clinics is a priority of CCH’s DEI plan (diversity, equity & inclusion) Dr. Claudia Fegan, Chief Medical Officer, expounded.
Items to Watch for in the Future: Redetermination for CountyCare managed Medicaid plan members is likely to eventuate in decreased plan membership in the June 2023 Managed Care data, noted Aaron Galeener, Chief Administrative Officer for CountyCare. Observer - Susan Kern |
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