POINTE COUPEE PARISH HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER ONE
BOARD MEETING
April 21, 2026
The PC Parish Health Services District Number One Board held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on April 21, 2026.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Carl McLemore, Scott Devillier, Anthony Hurst, Dustin Boudreaux, Trohn Blanchard, Brenda Goode. Jared Gibbs enters meeting at 6:45 p.m.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Janet Vosburg, Dr. Donald Doucet.
OTHERS PRESENT: Chad Olinde-Administrator, John Cazayoux-CFO, Jenni Settoon-HH/Hospice, Jody Thibaut.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Dr. McLemore called the meeting to order by 6:35 p.m. Mr. Cazayoux called the roll and noted that a quorum was present. On motion by Mr. Devillier and seconded by Mr. Hurst, the March 2026 board minutes were approved. Motion carried.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Ms. Goode and seconded by Mr. Hurst for Dustin Boudreaux to serve in the capacity of Vice Chairman of Health Service District Board. Motion carried.
II. FINANCE REPORT: Mr. Cazayoux presented for review and discussion the Operating Statement and Balance Sheet for five (5) months ending March 31, 2026.
Reports were accepted as presented.
III. HOME HEALTH:
Ms. Settoon presented for review and discussion the home health and hospice Operating Statements for five (5) months ending March 31, 2026. Statistics and year-to-date data were also presented for review and discussion. Reports were accepted as presented.
1st quarter home health and hospice QAPI reports were presented. Hospice exceeded national benchmarks in all Hospice Compare measures. There were no workplace violence incidents in March. Reports were accepted as presented.
Ms. Settoon provided an update on the recent fundraising activities for the Pointe Coupee Health Services Foundation. The 31st Annual Cancer Survivors Luncheon was well-attended. Funds raised will be allocated to the Janell LaCombe Cancer Fund to assist Pointe Coupee parish cancer patients with care expenses.
IV. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Mr. Olinde presented the “Patient Statistical Report” for the month ending March 2026.
Mr. Olinde presented a report showing the Pointe Coupee Health Services District annual expenditures for FY 2017-FY 2026.
REMINDER: Completion date for annual on-line Board of Ethics training is OCTOBER 31, 2026.
REMINDER: Completion date for annual on-line Sexual Harassment Training is June 30, 2026.
The current Parish Sales Tax expires June 30, 2027. The tax renewal will be placed on the November 3, 2026 voting ballot.
On motion by Mr. Boudreaux and seconded by Mr. Hurst, the board approved the purchase of a new CT Scan from Philips. Approximate costs associated with purchase: CT Scan $468,000; Injector $35,000; UPS $40,000 = $544,000. A roll call vote resulted in the following:
YES: Dr. McLemore, Mr. Devillier, Mr. Hurst, Mr. Boudreaux, Mr. Blanchard, Ms. Goode, Mr. Gibbs. NAYS: None. ABSTAINED: None. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Gibbs and seconded by Mr. Hurst, board approved new CT Scan service contract for $88,000 per year for 8 years (96 months). A roll call vote resulted in the following:
YES: Dr. McLemore, Mr. Devillier, Mr. Hurst, Mr. Boudreaux, Mr. Blanchard, Ms. Goode, Mr. Gibbs. NAYS: None. ABSTAINED: None. Motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Devillier and seconded by Ms. Goode, the board approved purchase of Fuji Interface for EPIC. Approximate cost: $32,500. Moton carried.
On motion by Mr. Gibbs and seconded by Mr. Blanchard, the board approved a month-to-month subsidy payment of $12,000 to Acadian Ambulance. Motion carried.
On motion by Ms. Goode and seconded by Mr. Devillier, the board approved spending authority, up to $40,000, to Mr. Olinde, to update hospital signage. Motion carried.
Dr. Doucet will discontinue providing scope procedures in October 2026. Mr. Olinde will meet with Dr. Alipati on April 24, 2026 who has expressed interest in continuing this service at PCGH.
The Joint Commission Lab Survey was conducted on April 7 & 8, 2026. Two (2) findings noted and corrected at time found.
EPIC transition continues with go-live date set for November 1, 2026.
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 Access, and Infrastructure & Capital Enhancements.
V. JOINT COMMISSION UPDATE:
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.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. on motion by Mr. Boudreaux and seconded by Ms. Goode.
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Dr. Carl McLemore, Chairman cost $276
