POINTE COUPEE PARISH HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER ONE
BOARD MEETING
March 17, 2026
The PC Health Service District One Board monthly meeting was held on March 17, 2026.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Carl McLemore, Dr. Donald Doucet, Dustin Boudreaux, Janet Vosburg, Scott Devillier, Anthony Hurst, Brenda Goode, Jared Gibbs.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Trohn Blanchard.
OTHERS PRESENT: Chad Olinde-Administrator, John Cazayoux-CFO, Valerie Jarreau-CNO, Jenny Settoon–Home Health, Jody Thibaut
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Dr. McLemore called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. Mr. Cazayoux called the role and noted that a quorum was present. On motion by Ms. Goode and seconded by Dr. Doucet, the January 2026 board minutes were approved as presented. Motion carried. The February 2026 meeting was canceled due to Mardi Gras.
The Board extends a welcome to Jared Gibbs who will be replacing Maurice Picard as HSD Board member.
II. FINANCE REPORT: Mr. Cazayoux presented for review and discussion the Operating Statement and Balance Sheet for four months ending 02-28-26. Reports were accepted as presented.
III. HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE
Ms. Settoon presented for review and discussion the home health and hospice Operating Statements for four (4) months ending February 28, 2026. Statistics and year-to-date data were also presented for review and discussion. Reports were accepted as presented.
On a motion by Dr. Doucet and seconded by Ms. Goode, the Board voted to approve the updated travel and expense reimbursement policy and procedure. Motion carried.
Ms. Settoon reported one home health workplace violence incident in February. All incidents are investigated. Processes are reviewed with staff and improvements implemented as needed. Ms. Settoon presented estimates for the installation of secured access to office building doorways. On a motion by Mr. Boudreaux and seconded by Ms. Goode, the Board voted to authorize Ms. Settoon to enter into a contract for the installation of secured access to employee-only areas of the home health and hospice office building. Motion carried.
Ms. Settoon provided an update on recent fundraising activities for the Pointe Coupee Health Services Foundation. Discussion was held regarding a request to house a newly established scholarship under the Foundation.
IV. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
1. Mr. Olinde presented the “Patient Statistical Report” for the month ending February 2026 for review and discussion.
2. Mr. Olinde presented the District’s Annual Expenditures Report for FY 2026-FY 2017 for review and discussion.
3. On motion by Dr. Doucet and seconded by Mr. Hurst, the following physicians’ appointments were approved as recommended by the Credentialing Committee and Medical Staff. Motion carried.
Due to the result that a physician quorum was not present during the medial staff meeting March 10, 2026, temporary privileges have been requested and granted to all new and reappointed applicants until approved by the Credentialing Committee, Medical Staff and Hospital Board.
NEW APPLICANTS:
BRRG dba Southern Radiology Consultants: Sriharsha Kota, DO; Mary Brookes Ezell, MD
Restorix Wound Center: Ashley Andrews, NP
RE-APPOINTMENTS:
Arbor Family Health: Federica Williams, MD – Pediatrics
BR Clinic Hospital Medicine Group: Subhakar Gummadi, MD; Sundararama Vatsavai, MD
BRRG dba Southern Radiology Consultants: Randy Musack, DO; Richard Vanbergen, MD
Outpatient Specialty Clinic: Adam Whatley, MD (Orthopaedic); 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: George Williams, MD (Retired/Radiologist)
4. On motion by Dr. Doucet and seconded by Ms. Goode, the board approved the Corepoint Interface Management Software three (3) year contract agreement for EPIC system. Approximate cost: $187,510 for three years. Motion carried.
5. On motion by Mr. Devillier and seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, the board approved the Imprivata Tap & Go System, which will be used to authenticate users of EPIC system. Approximate cost: $181,094 for three years. Motion carried.
6. On motion by Dr. Doucet and seconded by Mr. Gibbs, the board approved moving forward with the bidding process for new CT room renovations (architectural, mechanical, sprinklers, electrical). Motion carried.
7. On motion by Ms. Goode and seconded by Mr. Devillier, the board approved purchasing the Pyxis (medication dispensing unit) Interface required for EPIC. Approximate cost: $25,113. Motion carried.
8. On motion by Ms. Vosburg and seconded by Ms. Goode, the board approved funding request of $150,484 from PC Parish Emergency Operations Center for the purchase of new EOC technology. A roll call vote resulted in the following:
YES: Dr. McLemore, Dr. Doucet, Ms. Vosburg, Mr. Devillier, Mr. Hurst, Ms. Goode, Mr. Gibbs. NAYS: None. ABSTAINED: Mr. Boudreaux. Motion carried.
9. On motion by Dr. Doucet and seconded by Ms. Vosburg, the board approved funding request of $20,000 from PC Sheriff’s Office to purchase two (2) Matrice 4T Thermal Drones to enhance search-and-rescue, missing persons searches, and nighttime incident response. Motion carried.
10. The board reviewed statistics provided by Acadian Ambulance regarding Pointe Coupee Parish for January 1, 2025 thru February 28, 2026. No action was taken by the board on Acadian’s funding request.
11. The current Parish Sales Tax expires June 30, 2027. The tax renewal will be placed on the November 3, 2026 voting ballot.
12. Coscarat Dermatology has merged with Renaissance Dermatology.
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.
COVID-19 Update/Flu Update
Presented in the Infection Control report.
Emergency Department and 2nd floor census
Increase in transfers and high acuity patients in the ED.
Expected issues with transfers to higher level of care due to increased flu cases.
Reporting individual AASI delayed transports directly to Operations Manager.
Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Workplace violence incidents:
Dec – 0
Jan – 1, altercation between family members (2nd floor waiting room)
All incidents are investigated. Processes are reviewed with staff and improvements implemented as needed.
St. Joseph’s Medical Clinic of Pointe Coupee
Presented program evaluation for year ending December 2025.
La. Bridge Program
Discussion on goals and plans for implementation in the ED and RHC.
ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Ms. Vosburg and seconded by Ms. Goode, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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Dr. Carl McLemore, Chairman
cost $348
