North Caddo Medical Center Board Meeting Minutes March 23, 2026

North Caddo Medical Center Board Meeting Minutes March 23, 2026 BOARD MEETING: Regular Meeting DATE: March 23, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, David Norman, Adam Oliver, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael W. Nation, Sr. TIME CALLED TO ORDER: 4:02 p.m. OTHERS PRESENT: David Jones, CEO, Dakota Robinson, CFO, Drew Burnham, Attorney, Dr. John Woods, Chief of Staff, Kourtney Tyson, Foundation Director, Ross Hansen, CIO, Mary Coil, Marketing Director, Britney Stringham, Adm. Asst. LOCATION: NCMC Board Room, 1003 S. Spruce St., Vivian, LA BOARD CHAIR: Kenneth Cochran SECRETARY: David Jones I. CALLED TO ORDER – Kenneth Cochran, Board Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – Robert Green offered the Invocation. Brenda Smith led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Approval / Amend Agenda – Kenneth Cochran stated we need a motion and a second to approve the agenda. Brenda Smith made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Robert Green seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, David Norman, Adam Oliver, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation. Abstained: None. The agenda was approved as presented. IV. Community Comments – Kenneth Cochran stated there is no one present requesting to make community comments. V. Minutes of the Regular Meeting February 24, 2026 - Kenneth Cochran stated we need a motion and a second to approve the minutes of February 24, 2026 with discussion, if any, to follow. David Norman made a motion to approve the minutes of February 24, 2026 as presented. Robert Green seconded the motion. There was no discussion or correction noted. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, David Norman, Adam Oliver, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation. Abstain: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, 2026 as presented. VI. Foundation Report – Kourtney Tyson, Foundation Director, stated we are excited to say our Mammography machine is here and it's being used. We are really excited about that new equipment improvement that we have here at the hospital. The Foundation is still raising funds to continue to pay for that piece of equipment so we're gearing up for the Gala, which will be on August 29th and that will be here before we know it. Mary Irvin asked what the dress code would be for the Gala. Kourtney Tyson replied that the dress code has not been decided. That will be revisited this month and decide a dress code. VII. Chief of Staff Report – Dr. John Woods, Chief of Staff stated that everything is running fine. I need to make a concerted effort to bring the new Residents over to meet the Board. There are three. We have been having some bad GI bugs going around so be sure to wash your hands. VIII. Old Business – 1) Construction Update: David Jones gave updates. Board discussion followed. IX. Review February Statistics and Financials – 1) Statistics: Dakota Robinson, CFO, gave an overview of the February statistics with discussion to follow. 2) Financials: Dakota Robinson, CFO, went over the February financial statements. Thomas Tebbe made a motion to approve the Statistical and Financial reports as presented. Jennifer Fant seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Adam Oliver, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the February Statistical and Financial reports as presented. X. New Business – 1) Replacement Chiller for Phillips MRI – David Jones, CEO, stated if I can get a motion and second to purchase the new chiller for the MRI unit for the amount quoted, I will discuss it a little more and what we have discovered. Adam Oliver made a motion to approve the purchase of the chiller for the MRI unit for the quoted amount. Robert Green seconded the motion. Discussion followed. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Adam Oliver, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the purchase of the replacement Chiller for the Phillips MRI at the price quoted and correct verbiage. Administrative Report - David Jones gave his report. XII. Medical Staff Recommendations – March Medical Staff Recommendations were presented by Dakota Robinson, CFO, for Board approval. MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS: 1) Parth Vaghasia, M.D. - Request Provisional Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 31, 2027. MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENT: 1) Brent Boudreaux, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 31, 2028. 2) Heather Bracey, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 31, 2028. 3) Korey Burgin, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 31, 2028. 4) Adam Sciuk, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 31, 2028. 5) Nicole Mc Common, M.D. - Requests Active privileges in the field of Family Medicine for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 31, 2028. 6) John Woods M.D. - Requests Courtesy Active in the field of Emergency Medicine for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 31, 2028. 7) Albert Krause, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Cardiologist for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 31, 2028. 8) Robert Vanderburg, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 31, 2028. ADVANCE PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS APPOINTMENTS / REAPPOINTMENT: None. EXTENSION REQUEST: 1) Andrew Wynn, M.D. - Request's extension upon completion of his application. 2) Robert Williams, M.D. - Request's extension upon completion of his application. VOLUNTARY RESIGNATIONS: None. A motion was made by Robert Green to approve the (1) Medical Staff Appointment, (8) Medical Staff Reappointments and (2) Extension Requests. Thomas Tebbe seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Adam Oliver, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the March Medical Staff recommendations as presented. XIII. Executive Session - Kenneth Cochran stated there is no business to be discussed in Executive Session. Kenneth Cochran requested Mr. Tebbe lead a prayer after adjournment for the travelers and for the newborn. XIV. Adjourn - There being no further business Kenneth Cochran said I would entertain a motion to adjourn. Adam Oliver made a motion to adjourn. Robert Green seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Adam Oliver, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of adjourning the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m. North Caddo Hospital Service District North Caddo Medical Center Vivian, Louisiana David C. Jones, Secretary 032326 May 1 2026 LLOU0510110