REPORT FROM THE BOARD

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 25 June 2026.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) PRESENTATION

A new healthcare leadership course was presented on governance, ethics, risk, and change management over technical skills. A supporting governance framework—featuring risk triage, privacy templates, AI tracking, and incident reporting—will be submitted for senior management approval this fall.

ADMINISTRATION REPORT

Ms. Lafrance’s report included: Hospital Service Accountability Agreement (HSAA) – Article 8 – Form of Compliance Declaration and Good news Item (SJCCC welcomed new inductees into our annual 90’s and 100’s Club) and Census Data. Also discussed.

The Board of Directors approved the signature for HSAA Article 8 – Declaration of Compliance form.

Policy Approval 

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

  •  Board of Directors policy 2-a-4 – Board of Directors Conflict of Interest Disclosure
  • Corporate policy 3-a-100 – Succession Planning – Executive Director
  • Administrative policy 4-a-164i – Job Description – Executive Director SJCCC
  • Administrative policy 4-a-164ii – Job Description – Executive Director HDH

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)

Financial Statements – The Board of Directors approved the Financial Statements for the Periods Ending 31 May 2026 as presented.

Management Fiduciary Statements – The Board of Directors approved the Management Fiduciary Statements for April 2026 and May 2026.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND BRANDING COMMITTEE

Policy approval – The Board of Directors approved policy #2-a-40 re. Public Relations and Branding Committee and the for the Public Relations and Branding Committee.

NEW BUSINESS

Ethical Decision-Making in Palliative Care Framework –  The Board reviewed a draft ethical decision-making framework (a palliative care decision tree) and will be reviewed at the Ethics and Mission Committee. 

OTHER BUSINESS

Standing Item: Annual Workplan – The workplan for the month of June was reviewed.

Standing Item: Policies to be Reviewed by the Board of Directors – Reviewed 

The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 01 September 2026 at 1200 hours via hybrid.           

Summary of the June 2026 Board of Directors Meeting