DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
March 24, 2026 Dundy County Hospital Conference Room
Present: Brad Fries; Robin Shaw; Jennifer Brown. Absent: Shane Sis. In attendance: Jeremiah Hanes-CEO (via zoom); Sandy Noffsinger-HR/RM; Alicia Aldridge-CFO; Miranda Marlin-QI/Compliance; Michele Britton-Executive Assistant; Scott Stahlecker. 1. Call to Order and Notice of Open Meetings Act The Board of Trustees may enter closed session during the meeting when it determines that doing so is appropriate and is to protect the public interest and is authorized by the provisions of the open meetings act. Reminder of Confidentiality Statements and Closed Sessions (Statement from Chairman) Jennifer Brown called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. 2. Verification of Publication and Notice Jennifer Brown stated that the board follows the Open Meetings Act Guidelines. Ms. Brown also stated that the Board of Trustees may enter a closed session during the meeting when it determines that doing so is appropriate and is authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act. A reminder of confidentiality statements and closed sessions was also stated by Ms. Brown. Motion by Robin Shaw verifying that the notice of the meeting was given by written notice to each member of the board and posted in three prominent locations in the community. Second by Brad Fries. Yes-Brown, Fries, and Shaw. Absent-Sis. Motion carried. 3. Public Items of Discussion – There were no items of public discussion. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Approval of February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Robin Shaw to approve the February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes as presented. Second by Brad Fries. Yes-Shaw, Fries, and Brown. Absent-Sis. Motion carried. 4.2 Approval of Authorized Signers for DCH Pinnacle Bank Accounts Motion by Brad Fries to approve the DCH Pinnacle Bank Account authorized signers to be Shane Sis- DCH Board of Trustees President, Brad Fries-DCH Board of Trustees Treasurer, Jennifer Brown-DCH Board of Trustees Secretary, Jeremiah Hanes-DCH CEO, Sandy Noffsinger-DCH HR/RM, and Miranda Marlin-DCH QI/Compliance, and remove Robin Shaw-DCH Board of Trustees member as a signer. Second by Robin Shaw. Yes- Brown, Shaw and Fries. Absent-Sis. Motion carried. 5. Organizational Reports 5.1 Foundation Report – report given by Jeremiah Hanes. 5.2 Commissioner’s Report – none given. 5.3 Corporate Compliance / Quality Improvement / Peer Review – report by Miranda Marlin. 6. Finance / Financial Stats 6.1 Approval of Financial Stats and Check Listing – report by Alicia Aldridge. Motion has been moved to the April Board Meeting. 7. HR / RM Report and Stats – report by Sandy Noffsinger. 7.1 Health Fair / Marketing Report 8. CEO Update – report by Jeremiah Hanes. 8.1 Financial Dashboard 8.2 RHTP Grant Opportunities Summary & Status 8.3 RHC & Satellite Clinic Status Update 8.4 Controlled Substance Agreement & Internal Policy Status Update 8.5 Med Red & Pharmacy Operation Improvements in Progress 9. Future – None. 10. Appointments / Reappointments 10.1 Dr. Jeffrey Himmelberg (Reappointment Consulting Staff) 10.2 Kylee Lienemann, APRN (Appointment Affiliate Staff) 10.3 Ashley Ambrosek, APRN (Reappointment Affiliate Staff) 10.4 Brandy Wallin, APRN (Reappointment Active Affiliate Staff) 10.5 Dr. Jose Garcia (Reappointment Active Staff) 10.6 Christy Freehling, LIMHP (Reappointment Consulting Staff) 10.7 Dr. Laura Hotchkiss (Reappointment Teleradiology) Motion by Jennifer Brown to approve the reappointment of Dr. Jeffrey Himmelberg to Consulting Staff, the appointment of Kylee Lienemann, APRN to Affiliate Staff, the reappointment of Ashley Ambrosek, APRN to affiliate staff, the reappointment of Brandy Wallin, APRN to Active Affiliate Staff, the reappointment of Dr. Jose Garcia to Active Staff, the reappointment of Christy Freehling, LIMHP to consulting staff, and the reappointment of Dr. Laura Hotchkiss to reappointment teleradiology. Second by Robin Shaw. Yes- Fries, Shaw, and Brown. Absent-Sis. Motion carried. 11. Executive Session – None. Meeting Wrap-Up – Jennifer Brown adjourned the meeting at 7:14pm. Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, April 23, 2026. Signed:…………………Date:………………. Secretary mmb R. 03/24/26 mmb T. 03/27/26 PUBLISHED: APRIL 2, 2026; SMN:ZNEZ