26 OCTOBER 2020 PUBLIC MEETING WITH DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COUNCIL AND HOSPITAL BOARD REGARDING HOSPITAL SALE TO ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL
7 PM LHS GYM- Audience is about 27 people and covered by local newspaper.
Jim Thatcher opened the meeting
Probst attended via phone.
The joint resolution approved the county entering into the access agreement where St. Elizabeth acquires the hospital.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Melissa Mitchell- Since 1959 Womens Health has been a major focus. 1st Baby came shortly thereafter. What is the plan for the OB-Unit/Birthing Center for the new hospital in the next 5 years?
St E’s answer- They will have meetings with the community to see what they want before they build. She thought that they should have a 5 year plan. He said that they have a unit like that in Edgewood. If the data and population support that.
Tubal ligation will no longer be offered ? No more birth control pills be prescribed? Due to Catholic ethics. That is true- 12 years ago tubals were seen as dropping in need as other options were preferred. They also do not mandate what their doctors prescribe.
Dan Aug- You talked about a comp plan about community meeds? Wasn’t that done prior to purchasing the hospital?
We want to recruit Physicians to the community- not bring KY docs here . We can only do what is supported by the community. We want to see what rises to the top. Cancer is a big need - we knew that when MDs left and St E’s stepped in.
Colleen Aug- How do you intend to communicate with the community about our needs?
We have been limited to understand High Points Strategic Plans in the buying process. After Purchase we can share. They will meet with many different groups to get input. Planning a series of Community Forums so people can react to the data we have recorded. 50% of DC residents are going outside the area for services. This should take 3-6 months.
7:20 PM- Bill Ritzmann introduced the resolution and the board passed it. The Board of Trustees has no doubt that they have the best partner they could have hoped to have and they will develop tremendous healthcare for the community.
Then Dearborn County Council presented the Council and Commissioner resolution and the Council passed it.
Thatcher- Commissioners had no further questions and they passed the resolution also .
These resolutions are all passed by these boards and thanked them for their help in this transition. Bill Ullrich complimented everyone in this room for this agonizing endeavor. Its a win-win for everyone. Everyone has worked together. It’s about as good as its going to get. Thank you all.
Joint Hospital Ordinance #2020-001 between Council and Commissioners to have an ordinance to get a Proceeds Restriction Fund for the money. This will last for 10 years and the they will decide what to do with this fund.
All members came up to sign their resolutions.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
