North Caddo Medical Center Board Minutes, November 25, 2025

North Caddo Medical Center Board Minutes, November 25, 2025 BOARD MEETING: Regular Meeting DATE: November 25, 2025 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., Michael W. Nation, Sr., David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mary Irvin, Adam Oliver. TIME CALLED TO ORDER: 1:35 p.m. OTHERS PRESENT: David Jones, CEO, Brent Leonard, Controller, Dr. John Woods, Chief of Staff, Drew Burnham, Attorney, Stacy Alexander, Chief Nursing Officer/Foundation Vice-Chair, 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 1:35 p.m. II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – Thomas Tebbe offered the Invocation. Michael Nation 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. Robert Green made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. David Norman seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Mary Irvin, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the agenda as presented. IV. Community Comments – Kenneth Cochran stated there is no one present requesting to make community comments. V. Minutes of the Regular Meeting October 28, 2025 - Kenneth Cochran stated we need a motion and a second to approve the minutes of October 28, 2025 with discussion, if any, to follow. Robert Green made a motion to approve the minutes of October 28, 2025 as presented. Jennifer Fant seconded the motion. There was no discussion or correction noted. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Mary Irvin, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the minutes of the regular meeting held October 28, 2025 as presented. VI. Foundation Report – David Jones gave the Foundation Report in Kourtney Tyson's, the Foundation Director's absence. David Jones stated Kourtney said the Foundation had a couple of fundraisers going well, but they have a Christmas tree and wreath auction which begins December 2nd on Facebook. I believe you're going to have the department heads and some others do some decorating and then we'll auction of the trees themselves and whoever gets the highest amount will end up getting a prize of some sort. They're going to do the Christmas ornaments again on the tree for dedications and memorials for people. That's all. VII. Chief of Staff Report – Dr. John Woods, Chief of Staff, gave the Chief of Staff report. Dr. John Woods, Chief of Staff, stated everything's good in the hospital. The Residents are hunkered in now and their finding their home and everything's fine, really good. Got a nasty norovirus going around town so wash your hands. VIII. Old Business – 1) Construction Update: David Jones gave updates. Board discussion followed. IX. Review October Statistics and Financials – 1) Statistics: Brent Leonard, NCMC Controller, gave an overview of the October statistics with discussion to follow. 2) Financials: Dakota Robinson, CFO, went over the October financial statements. Robert Green made a motion to approve the Statistical and Financial reports as presented. Thomas Tebbe seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Mary Irvin, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the October Statistical and Financial reports as presented. X. New Business – 1) FYE 2025 Draft Audit Report: Rick Alexander with Eide Bailey presented the FYE 2025 Draft Audit Report. He stated you should have had the draft of the audit and a draft of the Board communication letter. Rick Alexander reviewed the Audit Draft with the Board. 2) 2025 Sick Time Buy Back: David Jones stated if I could get a motion and a second to approve the Sick Time Buy Back for this 2025 year I will answer any questions you may have. Robert Green made a motion to approve the Sick Time Buy Back for 2025 as presented. Brenda Smith seconded the motion. Kenneth Cochran called for a vote. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Michael Nation, David Norman, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Mary Irvin, Adam Oliver. Abstain: None. The vote was unanimous in favor to approve the Sick Time Buy Back for 2025 as presented. XI. Administrative Report - David Jones stated I want to give a few updates. David Jones gave his report. XII. Medical Staff Recommendations – November Medical Staff Recommendations were presented by Dakota Robinson, CFO, for Board approval. MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS: 1) Adam Rulnick M.D. - Requests Provisional Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of November 25, 2025 through November 30, 2026. 2) Jessica Caraway, M.D. - Requests Provisional Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of November 25, 2025 through Nove30, 2026. MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENT: 1) Taro Aikawa, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of November 25, 2025 through November 30, 2027. 2) David Burdette, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of November 25, 2025 through November 30, 2027. 3) Cathleen Ivy, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of November 25, 2025 through November 30, 2027. 4) Jerome Klein, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of November 25, 2025 through November 30, 2027. 5) Corey Cloud DDS - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Dentistry for the period of November 25, 2025 through November 30, 2027. 6) Alpesh Patel, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Anesthesia for the period of November 25, 2025 through November 30, 2027. 7) Brian Dupree, MD. - Requests added Privileges in the field of Neuroradiology for the period of November 25, 2025 through January 30/2027. ADVANCE PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENT: 1) Kirk Martinson, CRNA - Request Affiliated Privileges in the field of Anesthesia for the period of November 25, 2025 through November 30, 2027. 2) Kristen Hill, FNP - Requests Affiliated Privileges in the field of Family Medicine effective November 25, 2025 through November 30, 2027. 3) Heather Walker FNP - Requests Affiliated Privileges in the field of Family Medicine effective November 25, 2025 through July 30, 2027. EXTENSION REQUEST: None. VOLUNTARY RESIGNATIONS: 1) Nancy Ly DDS - Voluntary resigns her privileges in the field of Dentistry effective 11/30/2025. 2) Srivarsha Ponna DDS - Voluntary resigns her privileges in the field of Dentistry effective 11/30/2025. A motion was made by Brenda Smith to accept the (2) Medical Staff Appointments, (7) Medical Staff Reappointments, (3) Advance Practice Professionals Appointments/Reappointments, and (2) Voluntary Resignations. Jennifer Fant seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Mary Irvin, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor to approve the November Medical Staff recommendations as presented. XIII. Executive Session - Kenneth Cochran stated there is no business to be discussed in Executive Session. XIV. Adjourn - There being no further business Kenneth Cochran said I would entertain a motion to adjourn. Robert Green made a motion to adjourn. David Norman seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Mary Irvin, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 2:59 p.m. North Caddo Hospital Service District North Caddo Medical Center Vivian, Louisiana David C. Jones, Secretary Publication Dates LLOU0426343 $