The West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees approved five resolutions during its monthly meeting – which was held online – Tuesday.
The Board approved a resolution presented by Jeff Blankenship, Chief Financial Officer, to support efforts to re-structure some of the health system’s debt. The system will be working to re-finance or otherwise restructure some of its debt to support recent projects and future capital needs. The final structure will be brought back to the board for final approval once finalized.
Resolution: Medical Staff Bylaws Amendment
The Board approved a resolution presented by Dr. Jackie Taylor, Chief Physician Officer, to amend the Medical Staff Bylaws based on recommendations from the Medical Executive Committee.
Resolution: Milan Hospital Board Appointment
The Board approved a resolution presented by Tina Prescott, Chief Operating Officer, to appoint Ms. Janeice Frisbee to the Milan Hospital Advisory Board.
Resolution: Linear Accelerator Purchase
The Board approved a resolution presented by Darrell King, Vice-President, to purchase a linear accelerator for the Kirkland Cancer Center at a capital cost of $3,096,454 from budgeted District Funds with additional annual operating costs of $210,000 for five years.
Resolution: HVAC Upgrade
The Board approved a resolution presented by Tim Adams, System Vice-President, to purchase key HVAC equipment for the purpose of upgrading infrastructure at a capital cost of $7,953,673 from budgeted District funds.
