Bradley County Medical Center had $735,000 in net income in July, Controller Matt Pace told board members during the August monthly meeting, which was actually postponed until Thursday.
The hospital received $1.1 million in HRSA provided relief funds. The funds were actually received last fall, but are now being recognized as revenue because it has been fully expended as required by HRSA.
Another $121,000 was received in county sales tax.
CEO Leslie Huitt said an effort is underway to adjust some old Home Health accounts receivable.
She also said a chiller has been ordered and it will be funded through a grant.
A motion was approved to spend up to $8,000 for a cabinet.
Huitt praised the work of Rural Health Clinic Manager Paulette Tolefree.
In other action:
- Vice President of Support Services Marilyn Johnson said she had made a two-day tour of area clinics with Dr. Kristen Dent. On the first day, clinics visited included Hampton, Bearden, Fordyce and Rison. On the second day, visited were Star City, Gould, McGehee and Monticello.
- Huitt said Chronic Care Management training is set for Sept. 14.
She said she had been in contact with state legislators to explain some of the hospital’s funding needs.
An application was submitted for a Delta Regional Authority grant which could pay for a review of the hospital’s Chargemaster program.
- Johnson said the hospital had entered into an agreement to provide lunches to the Kids First program, starting next Tuesday.
She said the hospital’s security was now fully staffed with three employees.
Johnson described an emergency preparedness drill that was held in conjunction with Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center. She said the hospital was assisted by South Ark Community College personnel and students. An after-drill report will be created.
- Chief Nursing Officer Jamie Wolfe said DAISY Award nominations are being sought.
He said ER positions have been completely filled and Senior Care is expected to be fully staffed soon for the first time in two years. MedSurg unit has made improvements in staffing.
Wolfe said the hospital had treated 55 positive COVID-19 cases in June, 60 in July and 79 in August. Hospitalizations included three cases each in July and August.
He said a USDA grant will be used for 23 new beds in the MedSurg unit and OB department.
Wolfe noted that ER patient complaints had decreased recently.
- Huitt presented a request from the maintenance department for a forklift. A motion was approved to spend $25,650 from sales tax funds to purchase a 2020 Toyota forklift.
- Chief of Staff Dr. Hank Wharton presented medical staff recommendations which were approved.