HaysMed

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation has approved a grant of $250,000 in support of new technology for the two heart catheterization labs (cath labs) at HaysMed’s DeBakey Heart Institute.

The primary objective of new equipment is to serve the cardiac health needs and improve cardiac patient outcomes of our residents and visitors to western Kansas. Clinical advantages of the new equipment include the ability to see more detail while minimizing risk to
the patient through the use of higher resolution viewing equipment using less contrast. The newly outfitted labs also improve the safety and working conditions of our providers and patients through significant reductions in radiation exposure. More than 4,000 heart cath procedures have been completed by HaysMed’s team of interventional cardiologists in the last five years.

“HaysMed is proud to partner with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation in improving healthcare outcomes for the citizens of western Kansas. As a certified chest pain center, the DeBakey Heart Institute at HaysMed provides the people, the technology, and the facilities to allow folks to get quality cardiac care normally only available much further from home,” said HaysMed CEO Eddie Herrman.

HaysMed remains the only health care facility in the region having achieved American College of Cardiology (ACC) Chest Pain Center Accreditation.

As with hospitals nationwide, HaysMed is faced with decreasing revenues in government and insurance reimbursement. Philanthropic support is critical.

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for the people of northwest Kansas to enjoy the highest possible quality of life through philanthropic support through a variety of areas, including healthcare. Over the past ten years, Dane G. Hansen Foundation Grants to the HaysMed Foundation have provided more than $1.25 million in support for projects benefiting the
healthcare of families in western Kansas, including a $500,000 grant in 2016 towards the new CT scanner at HaysMed.

About the DeBakey Heart Institute at HaysMed
Hays Medical Center has a full service heart program developed under the guiding hand of the Father of Heart Surgery, Dr. Michael DeBakey. The program includes two full time catheterization labs, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, open heart surgery and cardiac rehabilitation. The heart program at HaysMed is committed to including referring physicians in the decision making process and keeping them updated on patient status. Priority is given to returning patients promptly to their local community hospitals and health care providers.

About the HaysMed Foundation
The HaysMed Foundation is a qualified 501(c) (3) charitable organization whose mission is to support HaysMed, a private, not-for-profit hospital that provides the only tertiary level services in the region. The Foundation, in partnership with donors, seeks to meet both immediate and long-range health care needs of the people of western Kansas. An 18-member volunteer board guides the efforts of the Foundation. Donations can be sent to the HaysMed Foundation, 2220 Canterbury Drive, Hays, KS 67601 or by visiting www.haysmedfoundation.org/donate.

ELLIS – The newly elected members of the Ellis City Council were sworn into office by City Clerk Amy Burton during the Jan. 8 meeting.  Bret Andries was elected Council President.

The council also discussed ideas for city improvements and projects in 2018.

The complete meeting minutes follow.

 

ELLIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Minutes

January 8, 2018  

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor David McDaniel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Council members Bret Andries, Holly Aschenbrenner, Susan Eaton, Jolene Niernberger, Dena Patee, and Bob Redger.  Also present were Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman, City Clerk Amy Burton, Police Chief Taft Yates, and City Treasurer Faith Scheck.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

None

PUBLIC PRESENT

Nickole Byers and Glen Keller

CONSENT AGENDA

None

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)

None

SPECIAL ORDER

None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Personnel: Entry

City Clerk Amy Burton administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Council members Bret Andries, Holly Aschenbrenner, and Bob Redger, City Treasurer Faith Scheck, and Mayor David McDaniel.

Personnel: Position

Council member Jolene Niernberger moved to elect Bret Andries as Council President.  Council member Bob Redger seconded the motion.  The motion carried 6-0, with Council member Bret Andries abstaining.

General Government: Policy

Annually, the Council designates the official newspapers and official banks for the City to use.  Council member Bob Redger moved to designate the Hays Daily News and Ellis Review as official newspapers; Equity Bank and Golden Belt Bank as official banks within the City limits; and Emprise Bank and Commerce Bank as the official banks outside the City limits.  Council member Holly Aschenbrenner seconded the motion.  The motion carried 6-0.

Sewer: Acquisition

Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman presented two bids for ultraviolet bulbs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The bulbs from the Ray Lindsey Company are 30,000 hour bulbs; while the bulbs from the UV Superstore are 12,000 hour bulbs.  Council member Dena Patee moved and Council member Bob Redger seconded a motion to approve the purchase of 64 Trojan ultraviolet bulbs, 4 quartz sleeves, and one leg assembly from the Ray Lindsey Company in the amount of $3,815.32, with funds to come from the Sewer Utility Fund.  The motion carried 6-0.

General Government: Special Projects

Mayor David McDaniel asked for Council members to share their ideas for improvements and projects for 2018.  Some of the suggestions include: implementing a low-flow toilet rebate program; budgeting for Washington Street infrastructure; review the current complaint review process; review the current employee wage and benefit structure; research wind energy; revisit hiring a City Administrator; review the City’s water distribution system; continue to search for a long-term sustainable water supply; hiring a firm for website development; and develop new incentives to bring businesses to town.

Other comments were offered on how to better Council and community relations.  Council members suggested developing a focus group to help determine public perception of the City and ways to involve youth and citizens in government more.  Members urged each other to be open to change, more tolerant of differences in opinion, and to respect decisions made even if not personally in favor.  A council retreat was suggested to bring the Governing Body and department heads together to better relations.

Council will review the comments further at the next Council meeting and develop a priority list.

REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS

Public Works

Police

City Clerk

Mayor McDaniel asked for the Governing Body to update their Authorization to Release Personal Contact Information form and return to City Clerk Amy Burton.

Council discussed whether or not to have Ms. Burton prepare the annual Council Orientation program since there are no new members this year.

Attorney

Mayor Update and Announcements

ADJOURNMENT

Council member Bret Andries moved and Council member Bob Redger seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried 6-0.  The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

LARNED – Kendra Barker has been named as the Interim CEO for Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, according to the hospital’s Facebook page. Barker began her duties as hospital interim CEO on January 8, 2018.

The Larned hospital is a partner with HaysMed.

Originally from Colorado, Barker previously served as the Director of Nursing at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital. She has eighteen years experience in healthcare, six of which are at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital and her management style focuses on creating a team oriented organization that focuses on Pawnee Valley Community Hospital’s Mission Vision and values.

Barker earned an A.D.N. from Trinidad State University, Alamosa, CO and both a B.S.N. and M.S.N in Leadership and Management from Walden University. Prior to Director of Nursing, Barker served as a phlebotomist, radiology receptionist, certified nurse aid, emergency medical technician, CPR instructor from the American Red Cross and a registered nurse.

She is involved in Pawnee County Family and Community Education Committee and a member of the Larned Indian Booster Club.

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 19 traffic stops Mon., Jan. 8, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disturbance – Fight–100 block E 5th St, Hays; 9:35 AM; 9:37 AM
Animal At Large–37th St and Country Ln, Hays; 9:44 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–400 block Elm St, Hays; 1/5 10 PM; 1/8 10:24 AM
Drug Offenses–400 block E 8th St, Hays; 10:35 AM
Theft (general)–1700 block Sunset Trl, Hays; 1/4 3:30 PM; 1/8/ 10:52 AM
Found/Lost Property–1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 11:13 AM
Incident, Miscellaneous–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 1:15 PM
Animal At Large–1600 block Allen St, Hays; 1:20 PM
Animal Call–1800 block Milner St, Hays; 4:44 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1900 block Gen Custer Rd, Hays; 5:20 PM
Welfare Check–2700 block Hickory St, Hays; 6:34 PM
Animal Call–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 6:37 PM
Drug Offenses–100 block E 8th St, Hays; 10:04 PM; 10:05 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–300 block E 10th St, Hays; 10:05 PM
Drug Offenses–400 block W 4th St, Hays; 10:39 PM; 10:55 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 1 animal call and conducted 19 traffic stops Tue., Jan. 9, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 8:41 AM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–200 block Ash St, Hays; 10:59 AM
Welfare Check–2000 block Patio Dr, Hays; 12:13 PM
Burglary/vehicle–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:24 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–500 block E 15th St, Hays; 1:36 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2800 block Hall St, Hays; 2 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–100 block W 15th St, Hays; 3:04 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 3:58 PM
Burglary/vehicle–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 4 PM; 5:30 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–2700 block Thunderbird Ct, Hays; 7:41 PM
Driving Under the Influence–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 8:52 PM; 9:12 PM
Welfare Check–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 10:45 PM