Chapter 8.05
HOSPITAL AND HEALTH FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
8.05.010 Created – Membership.
8.05.020 Term – Compensation.
8.05.030 Powers and duties.
8.05.040 Administrative assistance.
8.05.010 Created – Membership.
There is created a hospital and health facilities advisory board which shall consist of seven borough residents appointed in accordance with KIBC 2.100.030 and pursuant to the requirements of 7 AAC 13.030(a). The duties of the board shall be as set out in 7 AAC 13.030. The hospital manager shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member of the board and the mayor may, with the concurrence of the assembly, appoint additional nonvoting ex officio members. The board shall designate its chair and conduct its meetings in accordance with Chapter 2.100 KIBC. The hospital and health facilities advisory board shall be inactive and its seats unfilled so long as the governing and advisory functions and responsibilities required under state law are being provided by the operator of the hospital and health facility.1 [Ord. FY2006-04 §2, 2005; Ord. 2002-15 §2, 2002; Ord. 2002-03 §2, 2002; Ord. 2000-18 §2, 2000; Ord. 99-09 §2, 1999; Ord. 96-16 §2, 1996; Ord. 93-61 §1, 1993; Ord. 90-46 §2, 1990; Ord. 83-08-O §1, 1983; Ord. 78-20-O §1, 1978. Formerly §8.04.010].
8.05.020 Term – Compensation.
A. The members shall serve for three years; however, of the members first appointed, two shall be appointed for three years, two for two years, and one for one year. Appointment to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term only.
B. Members of the board shall serve without compensation. [Ord. 78-20-O §1, 1978. Formerly §8.04.020].
8.05.030 Powers and duties.
The board shall function as liaison between the borough, the hospital staff, the medical staff, and Providence and shall be responsive to the concerns of the community regarding the operation of the hospital. Specifically, the duties and responsibilities of the board include the following:
A. Review any changes in hospital policy. Policies may be suggested by Providence or the advisory board but all require review by the advisory board of the hospital. A “policy” is defined as a definite course of action as pursued by administration.
B. Review any new patient care services.
C. Review appointments and clinical privileges to the medical staff, members that have been recommended for approval by the medical staff in accordance with its medical staff bylaws, and provide the recommendation of the medical staff to Providence for review and final action.
D. Review the operating and capital budgets prepared for the hospital.
E. Review the rate and charge structures in the hospital.
F. Review and comment concerning the quality of care rendered to the patients of the hospital.
G. Review any reports prepared by Providence.
H. Cooperate with Providence in meeting the requirement of any federal or state law or statutes in retaining the hospital license, in obtaining or retaining accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, and in maintaining the requirement for participation under Medicare/Medicaid, other government programs, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
I. Assist the administrator in long-range planning for the hospital.
J. Assist Providence in reviewing administrator applicants and recommend a candidate to Providence prior to the appointment of the administrator by Providence.
K. Assist Providence in determining and deciding all matters of policy relating to the public relations of the hospital and the relationship of the hospital to the community and the surrounding area which it serves. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 97-13 §2, 1997; Ord. 91-26 §2, 1991; Ord. 84-49-O §§1, 2, 1984; Ord. 78-20-O §1, 1978. Formerly §8.04.030].
8.05.040 Administrative assistance.
The manager designee shall:
A. Furnish the board with copies of all requested documents and other information necessary or reasonably related to the performance of board functions;
B. Provide the board with such supplies, meeting space, and secretarial assistance as the manager deems reasonably required;
C. Refer to the board for their consideration all nonemergency matters within the scope of its powers and duties prior to presenting those matters to the assembly for action; and
D. Transmit all recommendations and other communications from the board to the assembly. [Ord. 98-16 §2, 1998; Ord. 84-61-O §10, 1984; Ord. 78-20-O §1, 1978. Formerly §8.04.040].
Per Contract No. 97-07A: An advisory board meeting the requirements of 7 AAC 13.030(a) will be appointed by Providence. One assembly member shall be appointed by Providence as a full voting member of the advisory board, and Providence shall give the borough the opportunity for review and comment before appointments to the advisory board are made.