Northern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

AGENDA

NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING

March 18, 2026, 5:00 pm

The Board meets in person at 2957 Birch Street, Bishop, CA 93514. Members of the public will be  allowed to attend in person or via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom.

TO CONNECT VIA ZOOM: (A link is also available on the NIHD Website)
https://us06web.zoom.us/s/86114057527  
Webinar ID: 861 1405 7527
Passcode: 898843

PHONE CONNECTION:
(669) 444-9171
(719) 359-4580
Webinar ID: 861 1405 7527

1. Call to order at 5:00 pm

2. Public Comment: The purpose of public comment is to allow members of the public to address the  Board of Directors. Public comments shall be received at the beginning of the meeting and are  limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, with a total time limit of thirty (30) minutes for all public  comments unless otherwise modified by the Chair. Speaking time may not be granted and/or  loaned to another individual for purposes of extending available speaking time unless  arrangements have been made in advance for a large group of speakers to have a spokesperson  speak on their behalf. Comments must be kept brief and non-repetitive. The general Public  Comment portion of the meeting allows the public to address any item within the jurisdiction of  the Board of Directors on matters not appearing on the agenda. Public comments on agenda items  should be made at the time each item is considered.

3. Consent Agenda – All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and will be  enacted by one motion unless any member of the Board wishes to remove an item for discussion.

• a. Approval of minutes for February 18, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
• b. Approval of minutes for March 4, 2026, Special Board Meeting
• c. Approval of Policies and Procedures
  • i. Admission Procedure of Pediatric Patient
  • ii. Cleaning and Care of Surgical Instruments
  • iii. Code Blue (Adult Cardiac Arrest) and Code White (Pediatric Arrest) Documentation
  • iv. Electronic Communication
  • v. Fetal Monitoring NICHD (National Institute of Child Health and Development)  Terminology and Procedures
  • vi. Newborn & Pediatric Security and Abduction Policy
  • vii. Password Policy
  • viii. Pediatric Standards of Care and Routines
  • ix. Portable Space Heaters
  • x. Rapid Response Team

4. Consideration of Credentialing Actions recommended by the Medical Executive Committee –  Action Item

• a. Medical Staff Initial Appointments 2026-2027

5. Chief Executive Officer Report

• a. SCORE Survey – Information Item
• b. ACHD Board of Directors Meeting – Information Item
• c. Compliance Report – Action Item

6. Quality Committee

• a. Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) – Action Item
• b. Quality Dashboard – Information Item

7. Finance Committee

• a. Financial Strategy, short-term – Information Item
  • i. HealthTrust Contract – Action Item
  • ii. Tele-nephrology Contract – Action Item
• b. Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Project – Information Item
• c. Financial & Statistical Reports – Action Item
• d. Public Comment, Constituent Complaint – Information Item
• e. Fiscal Year 26/27 Budget – Information Item

8. Governance Committee

• a. Board Resolution, Consolidated Election – Action Item
• b. CSDA Site visit with legislators – Information Item
• c. Representative Tangipa, Bill for Financial Support – Information Item
• d. Potential for Joint Meeting with Mammoth Board of Directors and SMHD Board of  Directors, CEOs – Action Item
• e. Board Bylaws – Action Item

9. General Information from Board Members

10. Adjournment

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate in a  District Board meeting, please contact the administration at (760) 873-2838 at least 24 hours before the meeting. 

News Staff