The Board of Trustees of the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital District met via Zoom call (approved by resolution) on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Highlights of the meeting included:

Medical Staff Privileges

The Board approved recommendations for medical staff privileges at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital as presented by Dr. John Crocker, JMCGH Chief of Staff.

Quality Dashboard and COVID-19 Report

Dr. Jackie Taylor, Chief Physician Executive, presented the WTH Quality Dashboard. Dr. Taylor, Tina Prescott, COO, Deann Thelen, CEO of JMCGH, and Tim Adams, VP, provided an update on COVID-19 activities.

Dr. Crocker also recognized the staff for all they are doing, and urged the community to wear masks and do their part to slow the spread of the virus.

CFO Report

Jeff Blankenship, Chief Financial Officer, gave an update on the health system’s financial performance.

Again, in November, inpatient volume remained higher than expected overall and that, combined with certain outpatient volume resulted in revenue that was 3% over budget, despite continued shortfalls in volume for emergency room and primary care clinic visits. Extended hospital stays, combined with staffing costs and COVID-related costs resulted in costs that were 10% over budget.

As a result, the system posted an operating loss of -4.4% in November. Year to-date, the system’s operating margin was a loss of -2.3%.

President’s Report

James Ross, President and CEO, expressed his appreciation to the entire staff for all of the work that they are doing during this pandemic. He stated that everyone is doing a “phenomenal job” and he is “proud to be on this team.”

Curtis Mansfield, Chairman of the Board, also expressed appreciation to the healthcare team members, medical staff members, and leadership, and wished everyone a happy holiday season.