San Mateo County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
Issue | Background | Findings | Conclusions | Recommendations | Responses | Attachments Sequoia Healthcare District
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
Continues to fund a variety of programs that provide direct healthcare services to residents of the SHD.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
SHD Board of Directors (Board) and staff should implement the 2009-2013 Strategic Plan, including a five year revenue projection with estimated operational expenses, grant program allocations, and investment objectives to ensure a positive future direction for the SHD.
F2
Continues to participate in the development of Sequoia Hospital rebuilding as mandated by the State of California and authorized by the residents of the SHD.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The SHD should more directly inform residents and voters of its role as a joint partner in oversight of the hospital and increase community awareness of the services supported by and available to residents of the district. The SHD should consider creating an annual informational mailer for it residents. The mailer should describe the SHD’s services and guide residents to the SHD’s website and grant applications.
F3
Established a five-year strategic plan in 2008 which addresses management of financial resources.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
On a one-year basis, the SHD Board of Directors is allowed to decline some or all of its share of the general tax rate, thereby reducing the tax rate for property owners. Declining some or all of its share of the general tax rate should be an action considered by the SHD Board in years with a healthy operating surplus.
F4
Provides minimal communication regarding SHD services to its residents. Conclusions The 2008-2009 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury concludes that the Sequoia Healthcare District (SHD) complied with the 2004-2005 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The SHD should continue to work with other healthcare systems in San Mateo County in an effort to decrease the cost of healthcare services, including a comprehensive study of how public agencies are delivering services and where true efficiencies can be obtained. A model would be the Children’s Health Initiative, a program that was developed with community input and costs shared by the SHD, the Peninsula Health Care District, and San Mateo County, along with other funders.
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R5The SHD should be proactive in identifying pressing healthcare needs in the community, exploring ways to support services outside the SHD that impact its residents, and enhancing community input and involvement. 4 525 Veterans Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94063 650-421-2155 August 11, 2009 Honorable George A. Miram Judge of the Superior Court Hall of Justice 400 County Center, 2nd Floor Redwood City, CA 94063-1655 Subject: Response to Sequoia Healthcare District Civil Grand Jury Report Revisited 2008-2009 Honorable Judge Miram: Enclosed is the Sequoia Healthcare District’s response to the recent Grand Jury recommendations. This response was approved at our Board of Directors meeting on August 5,
Conclusions 3
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CL1 Page 4SHD Strategic Plan (2009- 2013) provides a framework for the oversight and management of the SHD resources. The Strategic Plan describes a five-year revenue and expense plan.
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CL2 Page 4SHD Board of Directors has the authority to levy or decline some or all of its share of property tax revenues on a one-year basis.
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CL3 Page 4SHD had the foresight and good planning to provide a state of the art hospital to its residents.
No Responses Found 1
Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.
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