North Caddo Medical Center Board Minutes October 2025

North Caddo Medical Center Board Minutes October 2025 BOARD MEETING: Regular Meeting DATE: October 28, 2025 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mary Irvin (arrived @ 4:27 p.m.) Michael W. Nation, Sr., Adam Oliver. TIME CALLED TO ORDER: 4:01 p.m. OTHERS PRESENT: David Jones, CEO, Brent Leonard, Controller, Dr. John Woods, Chief of Staff, Drew Burnham, Attorney, Kourtney Tyson, Foundation 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 4:01 p.m. II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – Brenda Smith offered the Invocation. David Norman 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. Jennifer Fant seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, 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 September 23, 2025 - Kenneth Cochran stated we need a motion and a second to approve the minutes of September 23, 2025 with discussion, if any, to follow. David Norman made a motion to approve the minutes of September 23, 2025 as presented. Brenda Smith seconded the motion. There was no discussion or correction noted. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the minutes of the regular meeting held September 23, 2025 as presented. VI. Foundation Report – Kourtney Tyson, Foundation Director, gave the Foundation Report. VII. Chief of Staff Report – Dr. John Woods, Chief of Staff, gave the Chief of Staff report. VIII. Old Business – 1) Construction Update: David Jones gave updates. Board discussion followed. 2) Update on Attorney General Opinion: IX. Review September Statistics and Financials – 1) Statistics: Brent Leonard, NCMC Controller, gave an overview of the September Statistics with discussion to follow. 2) Financials: Brent Leonard, NCMC Controller, went over the September financial statements. (Mary Irvin arrived at 4:27 p.m.) 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., Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the September Statistical and Financial reports as presented. X. New Business – 1) FYE 2025 Draft Audit Report: David Jones stated if we could get a motion and a second to table the item #1 under New Business, I'll give an explanation to the Board. Robert Green made a motion to table item #1 under New Business. David Norman seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Kenneth Cochran asked if there were any questions, commentary. There were none. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor to table item #1 under new business - FYE 2025 Draft Audit Report. 2) FYE 2025 Draft Cost Report: David Jones asked for a motion and a second to approve the FYE 2025 Draft Cost Report we will answer any questions. Robert Green made the motion and Brenda Smith seconded the motion to approve the FYE 2025 Draft Cost Report. Kenneth Cochran asked if there were any questions or comments on accepting this money. There were none. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor to accept the FYE 2025 Draft Cost Report as presented. XI. Administrative Report - David Jones stated I want to give a few updates. David Jones gave his report. XII. Medical Staff Recommendations – October Medical Staff Recommendations were presented by Brent Leonard, Controller, for Board approval. MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS: None. MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENT: 1) Wayne Homza M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of October 28, 2025 through October 31, 2027. 2) David St. John M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of October 28, 2025 through October 31, 2026. 3) Aaron Burgin, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of October 28, 2025 through October 31, 2027. 4) Andrew Sholl M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Pathology for the period of October 28, 2025 through October 31, 2027. 5) Christin Le, DMD - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Dental Surgeon the period of October 28, 2025 through August 30, 2026. 6) Jordon Truong, DMD - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Dental Surgeon for the period of October 28, 2025 through October 31, 2026. 7) Vivek Khare, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Pathology for the period of October 28, 2025 through August 31, 2027. ADVANCE PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENT: None. EXTENSION REQUEST: None. VOLUNTARY RESIGNATIONS: 1) Jessica McKenzie M.D. - Voluntary resigns her privileges in the field of Emergency Medicine effective 09/30/2025. 2) Matthew Smetko M.D. - Voluntary resigns his Privileges in the field of Radiology effective 09/30/2025. 3) Deborah Wynn, M.D. - Voluntary resigns her privileges in the field of Family Medicine effective 09/30/2025. A motion was made by Thomas Tebbe to accept the (7) Medical Staff Reappointments and (3) Voluntary Resignations. Jennifer Fant seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert T. Green, Jr., Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor to approve the October 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., Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m. North Caddo Hospital Service District North Caddo Medical Center Vivian, Louisiana David C. Jones, Secretary December 1 2025 LLOU0415394 $312.80