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What was recorded: the motion and the roll-call 'Aye' vote were recorded in the public transcript. No substantive discussion from the executive session was presented in the public record, and no additional public action or votes were reported after the session began.
Why it matters: executive sessions allow the board to discuss confidential personnel and legal issues outside the public record; the meeting transcript shows the board followed a motion-and-vote procedure to move into executive session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hospital Board Meeting September 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a motion to go into executive session to consider medical-staff and legal matters; the motion was moved and seconded and the roll call voice vote was recorded as 'Aye.'","taxTitle","Petersburg Borough, Alaska","taxId",14865,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972980,"Board hears plan to implement Pyxis automated medication cabinets; staff weigh timing and cost",1406,493000,1899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5836577-d84b4f678b3eae7f64c585e2699539db&start=493&end=1899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5836577-d84b4f678b3eae7f64c585e2699539db/thumbnail_493000.jpg","/articles/5972980/Petersburg-Borough/Alaska/Board-hears-plan-to-implement-Pyxis-automated-medication-cabinets-staff-weigh-timing-and-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972980-7d5ca0327f90129dfadc5f00538ed6e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437800&Signature=g-TriUwhfMKFvz67Xck6MQh2BB8jELd39Nh2lqzzxXarLcT7WDoJKWw4Gkm~5t8TutivBa6GyxcMzDu2P~Uybj6ru4B4~k7EGIWw9Wk5tZ1GWpz9nLgK0rP7QhBsWLaxBmtWttrkeHG2OPuIayPWxD0uARLldrvOJVRaupIdjF0mqEvZQ4wMZ7WEcGU13HnLl2Wx3rBuRd9h4GmU9-toq~WrYnVVu-V6NzempcJSMOlPNxq-E13nciwkJWvcWleTBcDsug80qGSnII-DYpHM9EFbV3JS7lb1QmRmQlhi3VZLJSw6Zy5~J38Vasfw6U4M1OG~9S12Zz~NRDXdWS5R8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elsie, pharmacy representative, described the planned implementation of a Pyxis automated dispensing cabinet to improve medication dispensing accuracy and controlled-medication tracking. Elsie explained the unit interfaces with medication records, opens the drawer for the correct patient medication at administration time, and improves documentation of removals.
Why it matters: automated dispensing cabinets can improve medication safety and make controlled-medication audits easier, helping nurses reconcile opened drawers and shifts. Elsie said the Pyxis will be used for controlled medications and will produce clearer records of which drawers were opened during a shift.
Board discussion: Jason, staff member (finance), said he supports implementing Pyxis and that he and Joel participated in pricing negotiations. He told the board that the vendor is releasing a new design next year and posed the question of whether to buy now or wait for the newer model; he described the current Pyxis as “a workhorse.” No formal capital approval or purchase vote was recorded in the public session; staff said they will continue procurement discussions and return with a recommendation.
No formal action was recorded on the purchase during the public session; the discussion indicated support for Pyxis but also deliberation about timing and cost.","Pharmacy staff described the Pyxis automated dispensing cabinet and how it will improve controlled-medication tracking; finance said the system is reliable but the board discussed whether to buy current equipment or wait for next-generation models.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972984,"CAH quality committee reports improvements; infection-prevention work continues",180,296000,476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5836577-d84b4f678b3eae7f64c585e2699539db&start=296&end=476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5836577-d84b4f678b3eae7f64c585e2699539db/thumbnail_296000.jpg","/articles/5972984/Petersburg-Borough/Alaska/CAH-quality-committee-reports-improvements-infection-prevention-work-continues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972984-669600d2c14c6262453b6d3e76fb0df4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437800&Signature=SakEBWAdTXqu0Q9cgt2CfQwJcF5n5wRYkD~jSC~6CT7GplgXFB~-zvcKZn8AVJ4fr3GjIwFgIRP9S2ZTEueX341S1pW3WT4h4VhGNnEM6rxhds6cH-ciSkJsUyh~4xjOUly8DDZzKAW2a70Kmggvu2Q2gftAhxqlkPNlQtGS7~0p50yxANtwSte74hH2zkf0ziC9RLnFvIfeAHxxsr3Om4NwGOjC3foE4rP-FtiwFveP1ns1TiEiVgHMRXF-JvhEp6cAv-pIjqo0iIJBybafrbVTpOgg~ZxT~nW-ePxjMqVMXVqtwah37PhMJQL-i3hVyQc-GwIDqKnT89HoVEtkOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joe, board member, summarized the CAH quality meeting held Sept. 17 and reported several operational and clinical highlights: incident reports were down in recent months; primary-care measures showed improved rates of well-managed patients over the past six months; therapy staffing will be full starting the upcoming Monday; and infection-control metrics were reviewed.
The meeting also received reports from radiology, the lab, nutrition and wellness, and therapy. Nutrition and wellness discussed falls prevention and a new Tai Chi program that started Sept. 20, and therapy reported it will be fully staffed beginning Monday.
Infection prevention: Joe said Aaron from public health presented on a forthcoming flu vaccine workshop and that infection-prevention work includes continued hand-hygiene efforts, antibiotic stewardship, and some environmental items such as handrails. He said an inventory issue for cleaning chemicals had been resolved and removed from the action-item list.
Board response and context: Committee members asked questions but did not take formal action on quality metrics at the meeting; the reports were received for information. The board thanked committee members and staff for the updates and for the work to reduce incidents and to bolster infection-prevention practices.
No formal board decisions were recorded for the quality reports during the public session; staff will continue to track the action-item list and return updates as needed.","Committee reports showed declines in incident reports, improved measures of well-managed primary-care patients, therapy staffing gains and ongoing infection-prevention activities, including a forthcoming flu vaccine workshop and hand-hygiene work.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972990,"Design work for PMC’s new facility to start virtually in October; Arcadis to host concept meetings",78,722000,800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5836577-d84b4f678b3eae7f64c585e2699539db&start=722&end=800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5836577-d84b4f678b3eae7f64c585e2699539db/thumbnail_722000.jpg","/articles/5972990/Petersburg-Borough/Alaska/Design-work-for-PMCs-new-facility-to-start-virtually-in-October-Arcadis-to-host-concept-meetings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972990-4a897f972791dead8c31d6ae0d193063/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437800&Signature=BItNoPlhcEkEHor3SHunKGS5OZC5R65W7hy2l9-8X0o9hlKGXlMxQFSxRYKv0Vf5GvINvy1UcVP-hExhahNKOx7B4ojfKAlSx6D~NP5pSh737SYt22XBq~xa1HSGvT67vaxrIxHCtHjAHx36fCaFMhEv0IlPdguFKekmquXof9R81CW8exXgZUSfruXp5-ymcdGn8lcmqdI3H3jAaY34sp1bNHhhS7LYd-Nsjy07FzqoqtRSp7-yEwcfKpkYU~zy6y5BrC5gVOtjdGNwnIAtq257g9MeLURK3QPftV5STbBJQF0cWIt2h61~nZpqqibRQOYakGrVzbpYvp6V6c27iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Justin Watts, project representative (Arcadis), told the board the design team completed a facility assessment of the existing hospital and will begin concept-design meetings virtually in October. Watts said the process will begin with a virtual kickoff and that future site visits are planned; he offered to send invitations to board members who want to participate.
Why it matters: the concept-design phase will inform long-term care and hospital planning and link to the recently completed work building and potential capital requests. Phil, staff member, said the new work building is being stood up, that conference-room AV and MRI installation are in progress, and that a ribbon cutting and open house will be scheduled when readiness permits.
Board questions and access: A board member asked whether concept-design reviews would be held in person or by Zoom and whether board members could attend; Watts said the kickoff will be virtual and that future site visits are expected. Watts said the design team will coordinate invitations.
Background and next steps: Watts said the design team has also tied the existing facility assessment into long-term care planning. Phil said hospital staff will continue internal setup work in the new building and will provide updates on ribbon-cutting timing when systems and certifications are complete.","Consultant Justin Watts of Arcadis told the board the concept-design process for the new facility will begin with virtual meetings in October, with site visits and further reviews to follow; board members may be invited to participate.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972993,"PMC posts unusually high August revenue; finance team reports one-time adjustments and insurer rate change",686,1253000,1939000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5836577-d84b4f678b3eae7f64c585e2699539db&start=1253&end=1939","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5836577-d84b4f678b3eae7f64c585e2699539db/thumbnail_1253000.jpg","/articles/5972993/Petersburg-Borough/Alaska/PMC-posts-unusually-high-August-revenue-finance-team-reports-one-time-adjustments-and-insurer-rate-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972993-5b546e2c7498743500e2e9c455a49da0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437800&Signature=Jx8G2e6jTVQ8uI6bBXivsvUbMZ0zoCGOeNnroQHKA0GDZ28ko7fc7FgL8W1pn~gO1YRH-k5JBxJShHcjuQ-5HdcVSzLeJ6fSA7Kn9jdtNC5N2EE7cwXHjNGQewgddw6yqQGmXTBpdBkz1t63ekOnwlkxubAI9VXxTbXo~hAcn29J7kxzBOKKBG3fa5Z2QVU4OKhhCguMfHOLHhLb2ZDr3cYjmykn2QTwvYg0jMZ267ah8uAvGH2MmMtc1r3ZQbiUj~2YHo3b4lSDjWftDkd19JgMiiq-WObPA5Jk1xOWqeG2Mg9eM5aQRRwPWofioHVu5DiqEF9ZcapYsxUnc~Eu~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","PMC reported unusually high gross revenues in August and a month of positive operating results driven by higher patient volumes and several accounting adjustments, board members heard Sept. 25. Jason, staff member (finance), presented the financial report and said gross revenues for August reached about $3.1 million, with total expenses near $2.5 million, producing roughly $175,000 in operating income for the month.
The report said contractual adjustments were elevated—partly from write-offs tied to diabetes testing billed in long-term care that are not pursued for payment—and bad-debt levels remained near historical norms. Jason said year-to-date operations showed a net loss of about $76,000 but that routine cost-report and depreciation true-ups should change that picture in coming months.
Why it matters: higher revenue months driven by episodic activity can mask timing issues in receivables and contractual adjustments; board members were told some cash will be delayed because of a Medicare claim-processing edit. Jason said Medicare had implemented an edit affecting critical-access hospitals’ method-2 billing; the edit was lifted and reprocessing is underway, and the hospital expects catch-up payments in September or October.
Board discussion and next steps: Jason told the board PMC’s liquidity remains strong, with roughly $1.6 million in operating cash and additional short-term investments; he reported about 108 days cash on hand. He also said management completed negotiations with Aetna; the revised Aetna payment rates are scheduled to take effect Oct. 1. Jason described the Aetna adjustment as part of an effort to align payer rates (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Moda, Aetna) so none has a competitive pricing advantage.
Grants and external funding: Phil, staff member, briefed the board on federal health-care transformation funds that CMS recently announced and on an existing HRSA collaborative grant. Phil said the state must submit a plan—he cited a November 5 deadline mentioned at the Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association meeting—and that details will determine whether capital projects are eligible. Phil said capital for a new facility was not described as an eligible item in early guidance but emphasized the state-level plan will clarify allowable uses.
Audit and administrative items: Jason said the audit and the federal cost report work are underway and will be important to finalize the accounting treatment for the new work building and depreciation that will flow through cost reports. He also noted a small rise in payroll-related expenses last month due to longevity incentives and that some irregular expenses are expected to normalize in coming months.
No formal action was required on the financial presentation; the board received the report and asked staff to return with updated cost-report figures once the audit and Medicare reprocessing complete.","PMC reported its highest gross-revenue month on record for August, driven by higher patient activity and several accounting adjustments; management said Medicare billing edits and a negotiated rate change with Aetna will affect cash flow timing and payer mix.","actionData","errors"]

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