NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Mission: Northern Inyo Healthcare District provides health care services to improve the quality of life and health for all we serve.
Vision: Northern Inyo Healthcare District will be known throughout the Eastern Sierra Region for providing high quality, compassionate, comprehensive care in coordination with regional partners.
AGENDA
Date: May 20, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Location: In person at 2957 Birch Street, Bishop, CA 93514.
Public Participation: Members of the public may attend in person or via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom.
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PHONE CONNECTION: * (669) 444-9171
(719) 359-4580
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MEETING ITEMS
Call to order at 3:30 pm
Public comment on closed session items
Adjournment to closed session for:
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1)). Title of Position: Chief Executive Officer.
b. Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2). One Case (1) Facts and circumstances: Consideration of Government Claim dated 2/15/26.
c. Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2). Potential Case(s): One Case (1).
Return to open session and report on any actions taken in closed session.
Public Comment: The purpose of public comment is to allow members of the public to address the Board of Directors. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, with a total time limit of thirty (30) minutes for all public comments.
Consent Agenda (Routine matters enacted by one motion):
a. Approval of minutes for April 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
b. Approval of minutes for May 4, 2026, Special Board Meeting
c. Approval of Policies and Procedures:
i. Code Gray
ii. Utilization Review Plan
iii. Medical Staff Department Policy – Anesthesia
Consideration of Credentialing Actions recommended by the Medical Executive Committee – Action Item
a. Medical Staff Initial Appointments 2026-2027
b. New Service – Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
c. New Service – Tele-Nephrology
Chief Executive Officer Report
a. AB 2561 (McKinnor): Local public employees: vacant positions – Action Item
b. Bishop Commons – Information Item
c. Strategic Growth, Wipfli/WOLD Update – Information Item
d. Opening Meeting Routine – Action Item
Finance Committee
a. Benchmarking Update – Information Item
b. Banking Recommendations:
i. Transfer Funds – Action Item
ii. Establish Business Sweep Account – Action Item
c. Cash Flow Action Plan – Information Item
d. NIH Operational Budget 26/27 – Action Item
e. NIH Capital Budget 26/27 – Action Item
f. Financial and Statistical Report – Action Item
Governance Committee
a. Advocacy Update – Information Item
b. Values and Tagline – Action Item
Quality Committee
a. Grievance Committee – Information Item
b. Quality Dashboard – Action Item
General Information from Board Members
Adjournment
ADA Compliance: If you require special accommodations to participate in a District Board meeting, please contact the administration at (760) 873-2838 at least 24 hours before the meeting.

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