REPORT FROM THE BOARD
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 05 November 2024.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Memorandum Response re Appointment of New Board Member (Steph Sanborn & Mrs. Chantal Tessier) -APPROVED (written).
Updated By-laws – Discussions continue to be held and a couple more changes will be added before accepting the final version.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Ms. Lafrance’s report included: Strategic Direction: Through the Lens of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Management Goals Year 2024-25 (Q2) update and Good News Item (we celebrated Kelly Ratayczak, our hairdresser who dedicated her life to our residents with 40+ years of service at SJCCC ) and Census Data. Also discussed:
Hospital Parking Directive
The Board of Directors accepted the Hospital Attestation of Compliance with Hospital Parking Directive re 01 September 2023 – 31 August 2024 as presented.
Land Development – Flourish Session
Ms. Lafrance shared the portfolio of our Land development session with Flourish that showcases their work through affordable housing.
Policy Approval
The Board of Directors approved the following Policy #3-a-25 re. Resuscitative Intervention for Care at End of Life as revised.
ETHICS AND MISSION COMMITTEE
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Dr. Grant discussed an article of MAiD and the difficulties it may have in a Catholic setting.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)
Financial Statements
The Board of Directors approved the Financial Statement for the Period of September 2024 as presented.
Management Fiduciary Statements
The Board of Directors approved the Management Fiduciary Statement for September 2024.
RFP for Audit services for year end March 31, 2026
The Board of Directors will explore various firms for Audit Services.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Board Self-Assessment Tool
Three questions have been discussed to add to the Annual Evaluation Form in regards to the Chief of Staff. CHI is in the process of reviewing all assessments.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND BRANDING COMMITTEE
Standing Annual Workplan
A line will be added to the Public Relations and Branding Committee workplan to include “Oversight of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)”.
OTHER BUSINESS
Standing Item: Annual Workplan – The workplan for the month of November was reviewed.
Standing Item: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Standing Item: Policies to be Reviewed by the Board of Directors – Reviewed
The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 03 December 2024 at 1200 hours via Hybrid.