POINTE COUPEE PARISH HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER ONE
BOARD MEETING
May 19, 2026
The PC Health Services District One Board held their regularly scheduled meeting on May 19, 2026.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Carl McLemore, Dr. Donald Doucet, Dustin Boudreaux, Trohn Blanchard, Scott Devillier, Jared Gibbs.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Anthony Hurst, Janet Vosburg, Brenda Goode.
OTHERS PRESENT: Chad Olinde-Administrator, John Cazayoux-CFO, Valerie Jarreau-CNO, Jenny Settoon-Home Health/Hospice, Jody Thibaut, Bobby Miller - Lester, Miller, & Wells.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Dr. McLemore called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. Mr. Cazayoux called the roll and noted a quorum was present. On motion by Mr. Devillier and seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the minutes of the April 2026 board meeting were approved as presented. Motion carried.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Bobby Miller - Auditor with Lester, Miller, & Wells, presented the hospital’s annual financial audit for review and discussion. On motion by Dr. Doucet and seconded by Mr. Gibbs, the audit report was accepted as presented. Motion carried.
II. FINANCE REPORT: Mr. Cazayoux presented for review and discussion the Operating Statement and Balance Sheet for six (6) months ending April 30, 2026. Reports were accepted as presented.
III. HOME HEALTH
Ms. Settoon presented for review and discussion the home health and hospice Operating Statements for six (6) months ending April 30, 2026. Statistics and year-to-date data were also presented for review and discussion. Reports were accepted as presented.
There were no workplace violence incidents in April.
IV. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Mr. Olinde presented the “Patient Statistical Report” for month ending April 2026 for review and discussion.
On motion by Mr. Boudreaux and seconded by Mr. Blanchard, the following physicians’ appointments were approved as recommended by the Credentialing Committee and Medical Staff. Motion carried. Dr. Doucet abstained.
NEW APPLICANTS:
BRRG dba Southern Radiology Consultants: Kyle Todd, MD; Sriharsha Kota, DO; Mary Ezell, MD
C&M/PEPA: Brent Hebert, MD
Restorix Health: Latoshua Quebedeaux, NP; Ashley Andrews, NP
REAPPOINTMENTS:
Active Medical Staff: Ashley Bordelon, MD; Donald Doucet, MD
Hospital Medicine Group: Vasudev Tati, MD; Adam McClure, MD
Emergency Medicine: Leno Contang, MD
BRRG dba Southern Radiology Consultants: Stephen Arndt, MD; Chad Aultman, MD; Robert Branstetter, MD; Jason Brown, MD; Brant Casford, MD; Darryl Demaris, MD; Randy Musack, DO; Richard Vanbergen, MD
Arbor Family Health: Federica Williams, MD (Pediatrics)
BR Clinic Hospital Medicine Group: Subhakar Gummadi, MD; Sundararama Vatsavai, MD
Outpatient Specialty Clinic: Adam Whatley, MD (Orthopaedics); Tara Jarreau, MD (Cardiology)
PEPA/C&M: Gabriel Agabanyim, MD; Asuquo Esuabana, MD; Gabou Mendy, MD; Ndeke Nyirenda, MD; Mahlon Poche, MD; Rome Sherrod, MD
INACTIVE:
Michelle Huber, MD (Emergency Medicine)
Archit Shukla, MD (Emergency Medicine)
Gregorie Williams, MD (Retired/Radiologist)
Reminder: Deadline for completing the annual Ethics Training session is OCTOBER 31, 2026.
Reminder: Deadline for completing the annual Sexual Harassment training session is JUNE 30, 2026.
The current Parish Sales Tax expires June 30, 2027. The tax renewal will be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
The Baton Rouge Clinic has also expressed an interest in providing endoscopy services when Dr. Doucet retires later this year.
At the April board meeting, the board approved a month-to-month subsidy payment of $12,000 to Acadian Ambulance. The contract has not been received for review.
The construction schedule for the PC Council on Aging Senior Center was reviewed.
LHA Summer Conference is scheduled for July 20-22, 2026 in Orange Beach, AL.
CMS announced the grant award for the Rural Health Transformation Fund. Louisiana will receive $208.4 million in FY 2026. The primary goals with this funding are: Strengthening Rural Workforce, Health Technology, Innovation in Care & Payment Models, Chronic Disease Prevention & Behavioral Health, Expand Care Aces, and Infrastructure & Capital Enhancements.
V. JOINT COMMISSION UPDATE – QA/PI REPORT
The Performance Improvement report was presented which highlights each department’s efforts to improve patient care and workplace environment. This report also includes a summary of the Emergency Department, Surgery, Tissue, Anesthesia, Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and Performance Improvement meeting minutes.
Emergency Department and 2nd floor
Increase in transfers and high acuity patients in the ED.
OLOL acceptance for transfers have improved.
Reporting individual AASI delayed transports directly to Operations Manager.
Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Workplace violence incidents:
Feb – none
March - none
All incidents are investigated. Processes are reviewed with staff and improvements implemented as needed.
La. Bridge Program
Discussion on goals and plans for implementation.
Implementation update provided.
Narcan distribution policy presented and approved on motion by Dr. Doucet and seconded by Mr. Devillier.
Policy, Procedure, Standing Orders review
Policies and procedures reviewed by department managers.
Standing orders sent to Med Staff for review. Approval received.
https://pcgh.ellucid.com/pman/manuals?
Epic Implementation
Update provided.
The Joint Commission
Lab survey on April 7th and 8th
Minimal findings regarding proficiency testing and calibration verification policy/procedure.
St. Joseph’s Medical Clinic of Pointe Coupee
Updates provided on Medicaid colonoscopy screenings.
Maternal health service update.
Allergy shot service update.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
The 2025 Data Analysis report was presented with discussion.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. on motion by Mr. Boudreaux and seconded by Mr. Gibbs. Motion carried.
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Dr. Carl McLemore, Chairman
