REPORT FROM THE BOARD

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 04 February 2025.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES – Board of Directors Policy #2-a-4 re. Board of Directors Conflict of Interest Disclosure – DEFERRED.

CORRESPONDENCE  Letter from family – Noted

Thank you Card – Noted

ADMINISTRATION REPORT

Ms. Lafrance’s report included: Strategic Direction: Ministry of Long-Term Care Inspection Report, Management Goals – Q3 Update, Provincial Pre-Budget Preparations and Good News Item (a breakfast & tour at Hotel Dieu Hospital is scheduled for February 7th, 2025 along with 7 plaques honouring our Sisters on each unit) and Census Data. Also discussed:

Ministry of Long-Term Care Inspection Report– An Order was issued regarding SJCCC’s Infection, Prevention and Control program. The Public copy was received and shared. Actions that were taken in response to the order included internal audits, checklists and in the moment education.

Policy Approval 

The Board of Directors approved the following policies as reviewed/revised:

– Board of Directors Policy #2-a-6 re Orientation Programme for Board Members and Members of Board Committees

– Corporate Policy #3-a-20 re Disagreement with a Physician’s / Nurse Practitioner’s Orders

– Corporate Policy #3-a-91 re Corporate Procurement Policy

– Corporate Policy #3-a-92 re Procurement Code of Ethics

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)

Financial Statements – The Board of Directors approved the Financial Statements for the Periods Ending 30 November 2024 and 31 December 2024 as presented.

Mortgage Renewal – The Board approved to move forward with the mortgage renewal of a 3 year term at 5.18%. 

Management Fiduciary Statements – The Board of Directors approved the Management Fiduciary Statements for November and December 2024.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) REPORT 

Policy to Review  – The Board of Directors approved Board of Directors policy #2-a-26 re Professional Advisory Committee as revised.

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 

Appointment of Board Members to Committees

The Board of Directors have appointed Steph Sanborn be appointed to the Quality Improvement and Safety Committee and that Mrs. Chantal Tessier be appointed to the CPFPRC. 

NEW BUSINESS

Policy to Review – Board of Directors policy #2-a-30 re. Directors’/Policy on Open Board Meetings has been approved as reviewed.

OTHER BUSINESS

Standing Item: Annual Workplan – The workplan for the month of February 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, 04 March 2025 at 1200 hours via videoconference.