CORNERSTONE VNA

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes –March 20, 2014

Board of Directors
X Jean Corvinus, President
X. Susan Young Gaudiello, VP
O Dave Keefe, Treasurer
X Ruth Henderson, Secretary
X Glenn Lepene, At-Large
X Frank Smart / X Cathy DiPentima
XEvan Stowell
XSharla Rollins
X Archana Bhargava
X Paul Drager
X Jackie Fitzpatrick / Management
X Julie Reynolds, CEO
X Mary Arnault, CFO
XSusan Paquette, Advancement Dir
X Paula Carr, Exe Admin Assist

Jean Corvinus. Board President called the meeting to order at 7:38 a.m.

Minutes: Susan Gaudiello made a motion to approve the January 16, 2014 Board minutes as presented, seconded by Cathy Dipentima, all in favor, so moved.

Executive Report –Jean Corvinus, President

  • Board Dashboard (posted on portal) reviewed.
  • Employee injuries– Julie informed the committee that one the injury from a MVA will be having surgery. The accident was not her fault.
  • Dr Bhargava questioned the cost per visit, and Julie explained that the numbers need to be revised

Treasurer’s Report–Susan Gaudiello

  • Continue to sustain profitability
  • Balance sheet is still strong.
  • Annual Review 403 B Investments– Julie has scheduled the following meetings:

Edward Jones accountChris Hooper-4/16/14 8am

Charter trust-Diane Guimond- Monday 5/19/14 8am

US Trust-Philip Chu-7/23/14 8am

  • Brad Borbidge, CPA is scheduled to come to the May meeting.

CEO Report – Julie Reynolds

  • CEO Report (See Board Portal)
  • Julie discussed conversations that she has had with Central NH VNA and Franklin VNA. Julie explained that they see us as a leader in Homecare. Executive committee determined that Franklin VNA is too small and doesn’t make sense to do anything with them alone, but it makes sense that the three agencies should sit together to discuss opportunities. Julie met with Jane White CEO at Franklin VNA and she agreed that to meet together with CVNA and CNHVNA. Julie will be setting up a meeting and talk about where health care is going and the issues we will be facing in the next few years.
  • Portsmouth Adult day closed a few weeks ago and the SeniorCenter will be taking this space temporarily for senior activities.. Sr Center Coordinator Brinn Chute approached Sandy Powers to see what we could do together. Already have a foot clinic scheduled. Trying to get a regular schedule of clinics.
  • Julie showed some graphs to show how we have grown over the past year. (See Portal)
  • Hospice/Palliative Care – what we need to do to move forward. Julie discussed that Dr Kunkemueller has resigned effective June 2014, it is too much at this time for him to manage-more than he expected. Our NP Lynn Devlin is not working out; it is more that she bargained for. Julie has a meeting with her on Monday. Met with Ellie and Dr Lanzetta to discuss what we needed to do, it was suggested to hire a full time NP. Julie has a meeting with Dr Bhargava on Friday to discuss the Palliative Care Program.
  • Julie thanked Glenn Lepene for his service and presented him with a token of appreciation. Did state that he may be interested in returning in the future.

Ruth Henderson made aMotion to accept the Executive report, Treasurer’s report and CEO report, seconded by Catherine DiPentima, all in favor, so moved/motion passed.

Old Business:

New Business:

  • Reaffirm Mission Statement – Julie read the Mission Statement, there were no suggestions for changes so the Mission statement will remain the same.

Motion to reaffirm the Mission Statement by Susan Gaudiello seconded by Frank Smart, all in favor, motion passed.

Committee Reports: See Portal for Summaries

  • Governance Committee - Cathy Dipentima has agreed to replace Glenn Lepene as the At-Large.

Motion to accept Cathy DiPentima as the At-Large Jean Corvinus by Susan Gaudiello seconded by Frank Smart, all in favor, motion passed.

  • Executive Committee – Personnel policies were reviewed and some minor changes & clarifications were made along with changes to policy that office employees are all required to take a lunch break rather than recommended. By-laws reviewed- no changes recommended. Board survey completed and will discuss at next meeting.
  • Business Development – Additional Towns added to service area, York, Kittery, Elliot Me. And NewmarketNH
  • PAC - All policies were reviewed, recommended changing purpose to outcomes. Changing format of p/p discussed at PAC.
  • Advancement – New sign is up, A lot of advertising has been in the newspapers in the new service areas. Nurse Liaisons are very busy in the communities. We now belong to 7 chambers. Annual Report given to Board Members. (See Portal for Summary)

Motion to accept the committee reports as presented by Susan Gaudiello seconded by Cathy DiPentima, all in favor, motion passed.

Other Business:

  • Julie Introduced Kevin Stone of Helms & Company who did a presentation on “Health Care Trends” (See Portal for the Handout).

Adjourned: 9:45 a.m.

Next meeting: Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Cornerstone VNA office 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted;

Paula A. Carr

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