NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – REGULAR MEETING

Vision Statement
To be an energized, high performing advocate for the communities we
serve, our patients and our staff. The board governs with an eye on the
future of health care and its effects on the District and patient care.
The Board is committed to continuous evaluation, dedication to our
mission, and improvements as a board.

Values
* Integrity * Innovate Vision * Stewardship * Teamwork *

Mission

* Strong Stewardship * Ethical Oversight *Eternal Local Access *

AGENDA
NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – REGULAR MEETING

July 16, 2025, 5:00 pm
Northern Inyo Healthcare District invites you to join this meeting
Connect via Zoom: (A link is also available on the NIHD Website)
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Meeting ID: 213 497 015
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Phone Connection:
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Meeting ID: 213 497 015

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.

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.
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3. 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 June 18, 2025, Special Board Meeting
b. Approval of minutes for June 18, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
c. Approval of minutes for June 26, 2025, Special Board Meeting
d. Approval of Policies and Procedures
i. Age Related and Population Specific Care
ii. Benefits – Employee Recognition
iii. Cleaning the Pharmacy Sterile IV Preparation Area (Clean Room)
iv. Dilation and Curettage in the Emergency Department
v. Emergency Department telephone Advice information
vi. Emergency Management Plan
vii. Licensure of Nursing Personnel
viii. Medical Staff Department Policy – Pediatrics
ix. Pathways for Development Review and Revision of Nursing Standards
x. Responsibilities of Nursing Students and District Staff
xi. Standardized Procedure – Certified Nurse Midwife
xii. Standardized Procedure for Admission of the Well Newborn
xiii. Standardized Protocol for the Orthopedic Physician Assistant
xiv. Sterile Compounding Environmental Monitoring
4. New Business:
a. Chief Executive Officer Report
i. Mammoth Orthopedic Institute Partnership Update – Information Item
ii. The Joint Commission Survey Update – Information Item
iii. Capital Equipment Purchase – Action Item
1. Spider Shoulder Positioner – $29,200
2. Hana Table – $150,000
b. Chief of Staff Report, Samantha Jeppsen MD
i. Medical Staff Initial Appointments 2025-2026 – Action Item
ii. Medical Staff Initial Appointments 2025-2026 – Proxy Credentialing – Action Item
iii. Medical Executive Committee Meeting Report – Information item
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c. Chief Human Resources Officer / Chief Business Development Officer
i. Business Development Update – Information Item
ii. Human Resources Plan – Information Item
iii. Marketing Plan – Information item
d. Chief Financial Officer Report
i. Financial & Statistical Reports (Board will consider the approval of these reports)
5. General Information from Board Members (Board will provide this information)
6. Adjournment
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate in a
District Board meeting, please contact the administration at (760) 873-2838 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.