Northern Inyo Healthcare District Board Meetings – October 15, 2025

NIHD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda (Starting at 5:00 PM)

AGENDA NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING October 15, 2025, 5:00 pm

The Board meets in person at 2957 Birch Street, Bishop, CA 93514. Members of the public will be allowed to attend in person or via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom.

TO CONNECT VIA ZOOM: (A link is also available on the NIHD Website) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3257893484?pwd=VrgnzdFhLFJCK7h6MlbfaqhXilrqm_l#success Meeting ID: 325 789 3484 Password: 623576

PHONE CONNECTION: (669) 444-9171 (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 325 789 3484

1. Call to Order at 5:00 pm
2. Public Comment: The purpose of public comment is to allow members of the public to address the Board of Directors. Public comments shall be received at the beginning of the meeting and are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, with a total time limit of thirty (30) minutes for all public comments unless otherwise modified by the Chair. Speaking time may not be granted and/or loaned to another individual for purposes of extending available speaking time unless arrangements have been made in advance for a large group of speakers to have a spokesperson speak on their behalf. Comments must be kept brief and non-repetitive. The general Public Comment portion of the meeting allows the public to address any item within the jurisdiction of the Board of Directors on matters not appearing on the agenda. Public comments on agenda items should be made at the time each item is considered.
3. Public comments on closed session items
4. Adjournment to closed session to/for: a. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Chief Human Resources Officer Employee Organization: AFSCME Council 57
5. Return to open session and report on any actions taken in closed session.
6. Consent Agenda—All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion unless any member of the Board wishes to remove an item for discussion. a. Approval of minutes for September 17, 2025, Special Board Meeting b. Approval of minutes for September 17, 2025, Regular Board Meeting c. Approval of minutes for September 29, 2025, Special Board Meeting d. Approval of Policies and Procedures i. Advance Directives ii. Central Line – Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Prevention iii. Chemotherapy Administration and Precautions iv. Departments that Deliver Nursing Care to Patients v. Multidrug Resistance Organism (MDRO) Control Plan vi. Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) vii. Lippincott Procedure Manual Adoption Policy
7. New Business a. CEO Contract – Action Item b. Board Member Resignation – Information Item c. Posting of public notice to fill the Zone 1 (one) vacancy due to the resignation of Director Barrett on September 29, 2025 in accordance with Gov’t Code 1780(d) and appointment of an ad hoc committee – Action Item d. Finance Committee Appointment/Alternate – Action Item
8. Reports e. Chief Executive Officer Report i. Strategic Growth: Market Survey, Master Facility Plan, and Long-Range Financial Planning – Action Item ii. Community Health Needs Assessment – Information Item f. Chief of Staff Report, Sam Jeppsen MD i. Medical Staff Initial Appointments 2025-2026 – Action Item 1. Ivan Jambor, MD (neuroradiology) – Courtesy Staff 2. John Kuipers, MD (neuroradiology) – Courtesy Staff 3. Brian Truong, MD (OB/GYN) – Courtesy Staff 4. Angel Robinson, MD (OB/GYN) – Courtesy Staff 5. David Hackley, MD (orthopedic surgery) – Courtesy Staff ii. Medical Staff Initial Appointments 2025-2026 – Proxy Credentialing – Action Item 1. Anita Kedia, MD (telecardiology/Renown) – Telemedicine Staff iii. Staff Category Change – Action Item 1. Michael McEnany, MD (emergency medicine) – Active Staff to Courtesy Staff iv. Medical Executive Committee Meeting Report – Information Item g. Governance i. Advocacy Policy – Action Item ii. Civility and Code of Conduct Policy – Action Item iii. Officers and Committees of the Board of Directors – Action Item iv. Ticketing Policy – Action Item 1. Appendix A h. Chief Medical Officer Report – Information Item i. Chief Financial Officer i. Interaction of OHCA Spending Targets and Health Plan Practices – Information Item ii. Financial & Statistical Reports (Board will consider the approval of these reports) j. Chief Nursing Officer / Operation Officer i. Radiology Services Contract Update – Action Item k. General Information from Board Members (Board will provide this information)
9. Adjournment

 

NIHD Board of Directors Special Meeting Notice (Starting at 4:00 PM)

 

NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING October 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM

The Board meets in person at 2957 Birch Street, Bishop, CA 93514. Members of the public will be allowed to attend in person or via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom.

TO CONNECT VIA ZOOM: (A link is also available on the NIHD Website) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3257893484?pwd=VrgnzdFhLFJCK7h6MlbfaqhXilrqm_l#success Meeting ID: 325 789 3484 Password: 623576

PHONE CONNECTION: (669) 444-9171 (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 325 789 3484

1. Call to Order at 4:00 pm.
2. Public Comment: At this time, members of the audience may speak only on items listed on the Notice for this meeting, and speakers will be limited to a maximum of three minutes each with a total time limit of thirty (30) minutes for all public comments unless otherwise modified by the Chair. The Board is prohibited from generally discussing or taking action on items not included on this Notice.
3. Public comments on closed session items
4. Adjournment to closed session to/for: a. Discuss trade secrets Pursuant to Health and Safety Code §32106 and Civ. Code 3426.1 The discussion will concern the potential development of new hospital services The estimated date of public disclosure is December 2025.
5. Return to open session and report on any actions taken in closed session.
6. Adjournment

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Note

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate in a District Board meeting, please contact administration at (760) 873-2838 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.