Pipestone County Medical Center
Governing Board Meeting
Members present: Dan Wildermuth, Dallas Roskamp, Luke Johnson, Chris Hollingsworth, Sandy Schlechter; COO/CFO, Brad Burris; CEO, and Denise Solma, Executive Assistant.
Meeting was called to order by Board Chair, Chris Hollingsworth at 1:00 pm.
Agenda was approved with one corrections; of Bryan Breitling will not be attending nor giving a report. A motion by Wildermuth and 2nd by Johnson approved the changes.
June 24, 2025 Minutes approved with a motion by Johnson and 2nd by Roskamp. Motion carried.
Capital Request – was given by Marci Mahik, Radiology Manager, for a Mobile X-ray Unit-Samsung GM85. It was approved with a motion from Johnson, 2nd by Wildermuth.
Plant Operations Report – was shared by Pete Swanson, Facility Manager. Wold is hoping to have a quote for the second floor windows by September. Sewer line problems continue on 2nd floor and in Dietary. Hospice House heating /cooling options are being explored. Maintenance continues to work on the medical gas line project with hopes of mailing out all required information in August. Roof top units are having some issues with the compressors due to the heat and humidity.
Financial Report – shared by Sandy Schlechter; COO/CFO informed the Board that we had a profit for the month of June as well as our year end. We continue to meet all USDA requirements. This year’s audit will be the week of August 18th. A motion from Johnson and 2nd by Roskamp approved the financial report subject to audit.
Human Resources Monthly Report – Judy Raschke, Director, informed us that we are currently seeking to find individuals for twelve positions at PCMC. We had ninety-seven applicants apply for our various openings this month and filled two positions. We had three staff departures: one to other employment and two to retirements.
Clinic Update – Amy Nelson, Clinic Director, reminded the group that Dr. Ahmad will be starting in September so the Clinic is busy prepping rooms and staff. Unfortunately the Ortho APP that was scheduled to start here at the Pipestone County Medical Center will not be coming. Work will continue to find someone, in the meantime April Labat will continue to come two days a week.
Nursing Report – Jessica Smidt, Chief Nursing Officer requested the Board’s approval for the renewal of the Organ, Tissue, and Eye Donation policy. No changes were made in the policy since last year. Board approval was granted with a motion from Wildermuth and 2nd by Roskamp. We are proud to share that PCMC has been recognized from the Life Line Stroke Program for our continued stroke care. PCMC works hard from the Emergency Department to Outpatient treatment to make sure the stroke patient gets the best possible recovery. Epic Super Users are being selected, they will soon start training and be ready to help staff once we go live. Home Health and Hospice continues to be busy.
Administrator’s Report – Brad Burris shared H.R. 1 has been approved and we now prepare for the impact. We also will be watching the Minnesota Department of Commerce as the proposed average insurance rate looks to increase in both the large and small markets. AI power and knowledge is doubling every 3.3 months, this impact could be huge as time goes on. We now wait for the list of equipment needed for the switch to Epic. This too could have a financial impact on PCMC. We will be revisiting the Surgical Expansion Project at our next meeting and deciding how to move forward.
McKennan Update – Bryan Breitling, Avera Regional Administrator was not able to attend. No report was given.
Adjournment – Meeting was adjourned at 1:56 pm with a motion from Roskamp and 2nd by Wildermuth.