Pipestone County Medical Center
Governing Board Meeting
Members present: Dan Wildermuth, Dallas Roskamp, Luke Johnson, Chris Hollingsworth, Doug Nagel, Bryan Breitling, Avera Regional Administrator, 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 a motion by Wildermuth and 2nd by Nagel.
August 26, 2025 Minutes approved with a motion by Johnson and 2nd by Roskamp. Motion carried.
Plant Operations Report – was shared by Pete Swanson, Facility Manager. Wold is still working on a quote for the second floor windows. A tile leak was found in the clinic basement. Maintenance will work to getting this fixed. Sewer line problems continue on 2nd floor and in Dietary. Hospice House heating /cooling options are being explored along with some much needed brighter lighting options in patient rooms. Maintenance continues to work on the medical gas line project, Pete is trying to get addresses along with emails and will work with Denise Solma on the letters. Roof top units are having some issues with the compressors. One of the PCMC houses had a water leak, repairs continue with hopes of being fixed by late September.
Capital Request – was given by Pete Swanson for the purchase of needed IT supplies. A motion from Johnson and a 2nd from Wildermuth. Request approved.
Capital Request – was given by Laurie Bruns for a new Pulmonary Function machine for Spirometry for Respiratory Therapy. A motion by Wildermuth and 2nd by Roskamp approved this new machine, warranty purchase will be pending if the calibration is included. Laurie’s second request was for six Drager mobile monitors for patients on the nursing floor to monitor heart rate and rhythm along with O2 sat. This too was approved with a motion from Wildermuth and 2nd by Johnson.
Capital Request – was given by Kandis Hollingsworth for a new detection incubator for the lab as our old machine is nearing end of life. A new machine was approved by a motion from Johnson, seconded by Roskamp. Motion approved 4-1, Hollingsworth abstaining from voting.
Financial Report – shared by Sandy Schlechter; COO/CFO informed the Board that we had a good month. We continue to share information with Eide Bailly to complete our recent audit. Stats show ER visits up along with Outpatient stays. Home Health and Clinic visits are down. A motion from Johnson and 2nd by Nagel approved the financial report subject to audit.
Human Resources Monthly Report – was shared by Rachel Stotz, HR Generalist. She informed us that we are currently seeking to find individuals for ten positions at PCMC. We had fifty-one applicants apply for our various openings this month and filled eight positions. We had three staff departures: one to other employment and two to retirements.
Clinic Update – Amy Nelson, Clinic Director, told the group that Melissa Scotting will no longer be working in the Clinic but will remain with Wound Care. RN Nurse Manager, Mackenzie Ihlen has resigned so work to fill her position has started. Dr. Ahmad will not be starting in September as he has declined his position. With this news we now begin a search again. Many thanks to current staff who have stepped in to help out on the call schedule due to this change. A new Ortho APP has been hired with hopes of starting in Pipestone sometime in November. Work continues as we gear up for Epic.
Administrator’s Report – Brad Burris shared PCMC is revamping its website to make it more user friendly and search engine compatible. We anticipate an October start date. Work on all the many details of Epic continue. New equipment is what is being concentrated on right now. Many thanks to the IT people for their attention to all the details. Dates to remember: Disaster Drill, September 15th and Senior Life Solutions Open House, September 17th.
McKennan Update – Bryan Breitling, Avera Regional Administrator shared some dates of upcoming meetings: Avera Quality Congress, September 16th, Avera Board of Consultors, October 16th. Please be aware as Epic comes, vacations will be limited April – June.
Closed Session – to discuss a property purchase – motion from Wildermuth and second from Nagel to close the meeting per MN Statute 13D.05Subd.3(c)(3) to discuss a possible property purchase. Meeting closed at 2:07pm.
Closed Session opened at 2:08 pm with the following members present: Dan Wildermuth, Luke Johnson, Dallas Roskamp, Doug Nagel, Chris Hollingsworth, Brad Burris, CEO; Denise Solma, Executive Assistant, Bryan Breitling, Avera Regional Administrator and Pete Swanson, Facility Manager.
Motion by Roskamp, seconded by Nagel at 2:17 pm to come out of closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
The regular monthly meeting resumed at 2:18 pm with a motion from Nagel and 2nd by Roskamp to purchase the house located at 1010 4th Ave SW, Pipestone, MN for the appraisal amount of 263,900.00 and to pro rate taxes. Motion carried. Brad Burris will speak to the family.
Adjournment – Meeting was adjourned at 2:25 pm with a motion from Roskamp and 2nd by Wildermuth.