Present: Dick Carter (Chairperson), Judy Davis, Linda Jijian, Jocelyne Lang, Larry Miskiman, Sean Quinlan and Gary Semenchuck.

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1 APPROVED Regina Qu'Appelle Regional Health Authority Public Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 19:00 Hours Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Hostel Classrooms 1, 2 & 3 Regina, Saskatchewan Item #4.0 Present: Dick Carter (Chairperson), Judy Davis, Linda Jijian, Jocelyne Lang, Larry Miskiman, Sean Quinlan and Gary Semenchuck. Regrets: Brian Barber and Peter Woidyla. Staff: Keith Dewar (President & CEO), Dale Backlin (Patient Advocate), Karen Earnshaw (VP Integrated Health Services Primary Health Care), Debra Wiszniak (Patient Advocate) and Denni Wood (Recorder). Guest: Dr. G. White (Associate Dean, College of Medicine) 1.0 Call To Order Chairperson, D. Carter, called the public meeting of the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority (RQRHA) to order at 19:05 hours. D. Carter welcomed members of the public to the RQRHA meeting. He reviewed the meeting protocol and explained that Authority members would be available after the meeting to respond to questions and concerns. 2.0 Approval of Agenda RHA #83-15 [Carried]. Moved by J. Davis and seconded by J. Lang that: the meeting agenda be approved, as amended. Item #7.4 is being moved up to the beginning of the agenda. 3.0 Declaration of Conflict No conflicts of interest were declared. 4.0 Approval of Minutes July 15, 2015 RHA #84-15 [Carried]. Moved by G. Semenchuck and seconded by L. Miskiman that: the minutes of the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority meeting of July 15, 2015 be approved. 5.0 Business Arising from the Minutes #387 Remove this item from the Action Items List and put it under the Quality & Safety Committee. #393 An update will be ready for the next meeting. 6.0 Reports 6.1 Chairpersons Report Chairperson, D. Carter, presented his report to the Board. Key highlights were budget, the Board Retreat and the Board retirement dinner. D. Carter thanked the previous directors for their contribution. Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Minutes Page 1

2 6.2 CEO Report K. Dewar presented his report to the Board. Key highlights included the Treasury Board presentation, provincial discussion on sustainable financial situations in Health Care and planning for the 2016/17 budget. 7.0 Items for Approval 7.1 Temporary Privileges Report Dr. G. White presented the Temporary Privileges Report on behalf of Dr. G. Carson. The RHA reviewed and approved the Temporary Privileges Report. The report included the following motion: RHA #85-15 [Carried]. Moved by G. Semencuck and seconded by L. Miskiman that: the Regina Qu'Appelle Regional Health Authority grant temporary privileges for the following physicians: Department of Emergency Medicine Dr. R. Courtney August 4, 2015 and continuing until such her application can be considered by the RQRHA Dr. J. Slabbert (Locum) September 17 30, 2015 Family Medicine Dr. F. Reitz (SMA Locum Indian Head) August 10 21, 2015 Dr. A. Mody (Locum Moosomin) September 8, 2015 and continuing until such time his application can be considered by the RQRHA Dr. R. Horan (SMA Locum Indian Head) August 21 28, 2015 Department of Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine Dr. M. Roy (Locum) July 31 August 7, 2015 Department of Medicine, Section of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Dr. S. Wunder September 1, 2015 and continuing until such time his application can be considered by the RQHRA Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. B. Tsai (Locum) July 20, 2015 and continuing until such time his application can be considered by the RQHRA Dr. A. Adanlawo August 17, 2015 and continuing until such time his application can be considered by the RQRHA Dr. J. Smith (Locum) September 21 October 2, 2015 Department of Pediatrics Dr. E. DeLeon (WRC Peds Respite) September 7; October 13, 2015 Department of Surgery, Section of Ophthalmology Dr. K. Chmiel (Locum) September 1, 2015 and continuing until such time his application can be considered by the RQRHA Department of Surgery, Section of Orthopedics Dr. J. Buchko September 21, 2015 and continuing until such time his application can be considered by the RQRHA Resident Electives Dr. D. Rouleau (FM) August 31 September 13, 2015 Dr. T. Perron (IM) September 14 25, Practitioner Advisory Committee Report Dr. G. White presented the PAC Report. There were no extenuating circumstances to report. The bylaw amendment is being deferred to the October 8, 2015 In-Camera meeting. The report included the following motions: Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Minutes Page 2

3 RHA #86-15 [Carried]. Moved by J. Lang and seconded by L. Miskiman that: The Regina 1.1 Applications for Membership (Credentials Committee meeting June 30, 2015) Dr. R. Courtney, Emergency Medicine Temporary (August 4/15 January 4, 2016) Dr. J. Bains, Family Medicine Associate Dr. A. Mody, Family Medicine Temporary (September 14/15 January 17, 2016) Dr. S. Wunder, Medicine, Section of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Associate Dr. G. Daoust-Lafond, Surgery, Section of General Surgery Temporary (July 1, 2015 June 30, 2016) Dr. A. Vizhul, Surgery, Section of General Surgery Temporary (July 1, 2015 June 30, 2016) Dr. J. Buchko, Surgery, Section of Orthopedics Associate RHA #87-15 [Carried]. Moved by S. Quilan and seconded by L. Jijian that: The Regina 1.2 Additional Privilege Request Dr. G. Bauman, Family Medicine requesting the additional privilege of Urban Family Medicine to provide Palliative Care services and the additional rural privilege of Paracentesis Abdominis Dr. K. Goyal, Imaging (Radiology) requesting the additional privilege to read Bone Mineral Densitometry RHA #88-15 [Carried]. Moved by J. Davis and seconded by L. Miskiman that: The Regina 1.3 Elevations Dr F. Lien, Anesthesiology elevation from Associate to Active Medical Staff Dr. K. Raab, Anesthesiology elevation from Associate to Active Medical Staff Dr. M. Iqbal, Cancer Services elevation from Associate to Active Medical Staff Dr. J. Baig, Emergency Medicine elevation from Associate to Active Medical Staff Dr. N. Dressler, Emergency Medicine elevation from Associate to Active Medical Staff Dr. S. Hoffman, Emergency Medicine elevation from Associate to Active Medical Staff Dr. A. Atigari, Psychiatry elevation from Associate to Active Medical Staff RHA #89-15 [Carried]. Moved by J. Davis and seconded by L. Jijian that: The Regina 1.4 Category Change Dr. I. Green, Family Medicine requesting a category change from Associate (Active) to Visiting Medical staff Dr. T. Fitterer, Family Medicine requesting a category change from Associate (Limited) to Associate (Active) Ms. M. Lalonde, Family Medicine requesting a category change from Active (Midwifery) to Visiting Midwifery staff Dr. P. Gorman, Surgery, Section of General Surgery requesting a category change from Active to Assistant (Surgical Assist) RHA #90-15 [Carried]. Moved by S. Quinlan and seconded by L. Miskiman that: The Regina 1.5 Extension of Temporary Appointment Dr. M. Nayeemuddin, Imaging (Radiology) October 1, 2015 December 31, 2016 Resignations/Retirements For Information Dr. B. Olaogun, Emergency Medicine Resignation effective July 31, 2015 Dr. W. Lewis, Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology Retirement effective November 30, 2015 Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Minutes Page 3

4 7.3 Committee Motions for Approval August 6 In-Camera Meeting Motions RHA-IC #12-15 [Carried]. Moved by S. Quinlan and seconded by J. Lang that: the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority approve the attached RQHR Process for Patient/Family Story Presentation at Board Meeting to be tested and improved (Plan-Do-Study-Act) over the course of the next year. Also, review and revise the process as necessary when determining the strategic approach to Board meetings in August-September RHA #86-15 [Carried]. Moved by S. Quinlan and seconded by J. Lang that: the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority approve the attached RQHR Process for Patient/Family Story Presentation at Board Meeting to be tested and improved (Plan-Do-Study-Act) over the course of the next year. Also, review and revise the process as necessary when determining the strategic approach to Board meetings in August-September RHA-IC #14-15 [Carried]. Moved by B. Barber and seconded by J. Davis that: the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority approve the use of an ad hoc discipline committee, as per the Physician Bylaws. The committee is to be populated by Dr. Carson as the need arises. RHA #87-15 [Carried]. Moved by G. Semenchuck and seconded by J. Davis that: the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority approve the use of an ad hoc discipline committee, as per the Physician Bylaws. The committee is to be populated by Dr. Carson as the need arises. July 30 Audit, Finance & Risk Committee Meeting Motions AFRC #20-15 [Carried]. Moved by P. Woidyla and seconded by D. Carter that: the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee recommends that the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority move to extend the approved line of credit of $31,514, for the period of October 1, 2014 to September 30, RHA #88-15 [Carried]. Moved by G. Semenchuck and seconded by L. Miskiman that: the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee recommends that the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority move to extend the approved line of credit of $31,514, for the period of October 1, 2014 to September 30, AFRC #21-15 [Carried]. Moved by L. Miskiman and seconded by P. Woidyla that: the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee recommends that the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority approve the Management Compliance and Financial Statements as at May 31, RHA #89-15 [Carried]. Moved by L. Miskiman and seconded by J. Davis that: the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee recommends that the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority approve the Management Compliance and Financial Statements as at May 31, AFRC #22-15 [Carried]. Moved by D. Carter and seconded by L. Miskiman that: the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee recommends that the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority approve the Management Compliance and Financial Statements as at June 30, RHA #90-15 [Carried]. Moved by G. Semenchuck and seconded by L. Miskiman that: the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Minutes Page 4

5 Audit, Finance and Risk Committee recommends that the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority approve the Management Compliance and Financial Statements as at June 30, September 23 In-Camera Meeting RHA-IC #18-15 [Carried]. Moved by G. Semenchuck and seconded by J. Lang that: the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Board supports the continued participation of the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority in the Regina Civic Employees Superannuation and Benefit Plan as a sponsor on the amended terms presented in principle, subject to all necessary amendments to The Pension Benefits Regulations, 1993 and approval by a majority vote of Regina City Council and a majority vote of the members of the Pension and Benefits Committee. RHA #91-15 [Carried]. Moved by J. Davis and seconded by J. Lang that: the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Board supports the continued participation of the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority in the Regina Civic Employees Superannuation and Benefit Plan as a sponsor on the amended terms presented in principle, subject to all necessary amendments to The Pension Benefits Regulations, 1993 and approval by a majority vote of Regina City Council and a majority vote of the members of the Pension and Benefits Committee. RHA-IC #19-15 [Carried]. Moved by J. Lang and seconded by J. Davis that: the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Board confirms the authority of the President and CEO to execute all necessary agreements and make all necessary appointments to give effect to the amendments to the Regina Civic Employees Superannuation and Benefit Plan as presented in principle including without limitation: Appendix D to the Sponsorship Agreement - Employer Participation Agreement; The Participating Employers Agreement between the City of Regina, Regina Qu'Appelle Regional Health Authority, Board of Education of the Regina School Division No. 4 of Saskatchewan, Regina Public Library Board, Buffalo Pound Water Administration Board, EPCOR Water Prairies Inc., and Mobius Benefits Administrators, Inc.; Appointment of the initial and subsequent Sponsorship Board members representing the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority; and Appointment of the initial and subsequent Administrative Board members representing the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority. RHA #92-15 [Carried]. Moved by J. Davis and seconded by J. Lang that: the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Board confirms the authority of the President and CEO to execute all necessary agreements and make all necessary appointments to give effect to the amendments to the Regina Civic Employees Superannuation and Benefit Plan as presented in principle including without limitation: Appendix D to the Sponsorship Agreement - Employer Participation Agreement; The Participating Employers Agreement between the City of Regina, Regina Qu'Appelle Regional Health Authority, Board of Education of the Regina School Division No. 4 of Saskatchewan, Regina Public Library Board, Buffalo Pound Water Administration Board, EPCOR Water Prairies Inc., and Mobius Benefits Administrators, Inc.; Appointment of the initial and subsequent Sponsorship Board members representing the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority; and Appointment of the initial and subsequent Administrative Board members representing the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority. Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Minutes Page 5

6 June 24 Policy & Governance Committee Meeting PGC #19-15 [Carried]. Moved by J. Lang and seconded by J. Davis that: the Policy & Governance Committee Terms of Reference, be approved, as amended. RHA #93-15 [Carried]. Moved by J. Lang and seconded by J. Davis that: the Policy & Governance Committee Terms of Reference, be approved, as amended. 7.4 Naming of Moosomin/Whitewood Primary Health Care Network K. Earnshaw advised the Board on the reason for the change of name for the Moosomin/Whitewood Primary Health Care Network to the Prairie East Primary Health Care Network. The following motion was brought forward: RHA #94-15 [Carried]. Moved by S. Quinlan and seconded by J. Davis that: the name of the Moosomin/Whitewood Primary Health Care Network be changed to the Prairie East Primary Health Care Network. 8.0 Information Updates Key Items to the Board 8.1 Financial K. Dewar gave an update on the RQHR s finances. 8.2 Patient Advocate Annual Report D. Wiszniak presented the Patient Advocate Annual Report. Key issues are communication, care delivery and access to service. Staff attitude and behavior is a common theme expressed in care delivery. The Patient Advocate Office is bringing on patient advisors to work with front line staff to create a more welcoming environment and to bring awareness to staff around issues in the workplace. 9.0 Consent Items Committee Reports: 9.1 August 6, 2015 In-Camera Meeting 9.2 August 27, 2015 In-Camera Meeting 9.3 July 30, 2015 Audit, Finance & Risk Committee Meeting 9.4 June 24, 2015 Policy & Governance Committee Meeting 9.5 August 13, 2015 Policy & Governance Committee Meeting The Committee Reports were received as presented Other Business No other business items were brought up Next Meeting Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Regina, Saskatchewan Motion to Adjourn RHA #95-15 [Carried]. Moved by J. Lang that: the meeting of the Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority of September 23, 2015, be adjourned at 20:38 hours. Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Minutes Page 6

7 After the meeting adjourned Board members took questions and comments from members of the public. APPROVED THIS 18 day of NOVEMBER Recorder (D. Wood) Chairperson (R.W. Carter) Regina Qu Appelle Regional Health Authority Minutes Page 7