Minutes of the Kaipara Care Incorporated PHO Board Meeting
16th May 2007
Video Conference Room, Dargaville Hospital

Karakia

OSH Requirements – Fire Evacuation and requirement to inform NH front office of approx nos. in attendance satisfied.

Meeting opened at 3.14 pm

Welcome to Deborah Ashley-Smith, the new Nursing Integration Leader.

Present
John Marsden, Margareth Broodkoorn, Lindsey Bargh, Marcus Liddell, Jen Thomas, Judy Harris, Scott Davidson, Pam Baldwin, Sue Harris, Chris Tipa, Deborah Ashley-Smith, Raewyn Fowlie.

Apologies
Ani Edwards, Allan Mortensen, Rachel Kidd, Derek Gibbons M/S Marcus Liddell /Jen Thomas that apologies be received. Carried

Minutes from the previous meeting
M/S Judy Harris/Margareth Broodkoorn that the minutes of the 18th April 2007 meeting be confirmed as a true and correct record. Carried

Matters arising from the minutes

• Memorandum of Understanding – Memorandum of Agreement is a work in progress.
• KCHT – verification of trustee residency requirements still to be advised.
• Rehabworkz Closure – no further update.
• Swimming Pool Proposal – Plans of the pool circulated. Susan attending a meeting tonight and will be the Board’s link for further information on this subject.

Correspondence
As listed on the agenda:
M/S Jen Thomas / Lindsey Bargh that the incoming correspondence be received and outward correspondence approved. Carried

Treasurer's Report
Presented by the CEO
M/S Pam Baldwin/Margareth Broodkoorn that the Treasurer's Report for April 2007 be accepted and the transactions passed for payment. Carried

KCHT Verbal Report

 Meet on the 21st May.
 Rotary sponsored fundraising for a new Shuttle van underway. See this week’s D&D for details.

Operational Report
CEO’s REPORT:
The following expands on the written report:
1. NIL Position – As read.
2. Contract Reporting Requirements – Discussion ensued. Providers currently undertake consumer satisfaction and complaints. Te Ha is happy to provide KCI with a summary. Scott to take back to DMC partnership for discussion. It was proposed that satisfaction surveys be completed by consumers of SIA/HP projects to provide a wider view.
3. Mental Health Pilots – as read.
4. NPHO’s Directors Meeting – as read.
5. Careplus Proposal – Meeting held with DMC and Te Ha during the week. Change the report to reflect that levels of Careplus funding should be reviewed annually.
6. Asthma Contract Renewal – as read.

General Business

1. Northland Medical Students - Update from Jen. Project is moving forward.
2. Apologies – Jen away for the next two months. Karen Katipa acting Ops Manager.
3. Bicultural - M/S Scott Davidson / Judy Harris that the budget for the successful completion of the Conference Room, Community Health refurbishment and whakairo be increased to $7000.00. Carried
4. Noro Virus – has affected Northland including Kaipara. Media message needs to be circulated to local population. Deborah to manage this process.
5. Freedom for Health Choice – Marches under way. Contact Pam for further information.
6. Te Ha – Thanks for attending Te Ha’s 10th birthday celebrations. Raey Stainton retiring at the end of the month.

Next Meeting


NEXT MEETING: Scheduled for 20th June 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

Meeting closed at 4.25 p.m. with a Karakia.

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