Published: June 05, 2008 07:56 pm            

CRMC makes minor board changes, upgrades computer software

By Trent Moore

trentm@cullmantimes.com



The Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Board of Trustees made a few minor position changes at their monthly meeting Tuesday night.

Todd McLeroy will replace Clyne Adams as secretary for the board, and Alan Wood will replace Steve Glasscock as treasurer.

Chairman Stephen Donaldson and Vice-chairman David McKoy will remain at their respective positions.

The positions were chosen by the board’s nominating committee, which is chaired by David McKoy and agreed upon unanimously by the board.

All terms will be effective July 1, 2008 until June 30, 2009.

It was also noted that the hospital’s IBM 3850 Quad Core Server/Software CPSI was upgraded. The upgrades have the hospital’s CPSI system running five times faster than its previous norm, which makes full medical electronic reporting faster and more efficient.

In other news from the meeting:

‰ Steve Glasscock gave the financial report for April, the hospital produced a negative operating margin of $147,341 for the month.

‰ It was noted that charity write-offs were 55% below budget, which was caused by lower-than-anticipated charity applications.

‰ Gross revenue for the month was 4 percent below budget. This was caused by lower-than-expected inpatient revenue and lower outpatient activity.

‰ A plan was discussed to reduce clinical supply vendors related to pacemakers, kyphoplasty and nuero implants in hopes that the hospital can receive a larger discount on those supplies.

‰ Dr. Robin Hall gave a short update on physician recruiting.

‰ In Jim Weidner’s President’s Report he noted the upcoming hospital security upgrades to the staff.

‰ It was decided Dr. Robin Hall would serve another three-year term on the board, beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2011.

‰ Doctor privilege updates were discussed.

‰ It was noted the board of directors plans to begin focusing more on patient care, via the board’s Quality & Patient Safety Committee.

“The board is going to have to be more involved with quality, patient care and safety,” CRMC President & CEO Jim Weidner said.

        

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