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November 29, 2006 The Board of Directors of Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation held its regular monthly meeting November 27 at the Masonic Hall in Hampton. The following are highlights of that meeting: Chairman’s Remarks William Teed, Q.C., Chairman of the Board of Directors of Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation, welcomed guests to the meeting. He provided an overview of Emergency service issues and emphasized that Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation’s Board of Directors and management were working diligently to “address the issues that are within our control.” Report of the CEO In her report AHSC President and CEO Dora Nicinski advised members that senior executive has reviewed the new strategic directions for Atlantic Heath Sciences Corporation and has identified indicators that will be used to track progress. Nicinski also reported that early statistics for the new Kennebecasis Health Services Unit show good usage. “We need to increase to 100% utilization in the area of ECG and holter monitoring. Lab services are being utilized at a rate of 70% and diagnostic imaging is at 73%,” she said. “Utilization will continue to be closely monitored.” Nicinski told Board members that the construction phase of the Minimal Invasive Surgical Suite has been completed. Equipment has been installed, tested and calibrated. Staff training was done and the first surgical case was performed. “This project was made possible by a $600,000 donation from the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation’s Rally of Hope campaign,” she explained. Minimally Invasive Surgery results in reduced scaring, pain, recovery time and a speedier return to normal routine and activities. Nicinski also alerted Board members that staff and patients on the 4B South Nursing Unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital were experiencing Norwalk flu-like symptoms. “As a precautionary measure the unit will be closed to visitors until further notice,” she explained. Public Question Period The Chairman recognized Cindy Donovan, CEO, Loch Lomond Villa, who asked for further information and clarification on those patients occupying an Acute Care hospital bed while awaiting an Alternate Level of Care placement. Professional Advisory Committee Ken Baird, Chairman reported that during the committee’s meeting of November 14, members received an overview of the research project on Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Patient Centered Practice. The objective of this project is to develop a sustainable model of health care education that will equip students to work in inter-professional teams in patient-centered practice. Finance Committee
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