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Modoc County Grand Jury
• 2014-2015
Surprise Valley Health Care District
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Findings 8 findings
F1
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SVHCD Board members did not have the proper training needed to oversee the operations of the hospital, SNF, Clinic or the ambulance.
F2
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The previous administrations were unable to adequately keep the financial records in order. Audits have not been conducted on a regular basis, and employer taxes were not consistently paid. These factors have contributed to the current fiscal crisis.
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Financial reports have been insufficient for the Board to make informed decisions.
F4
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No audit has been provided since FY 2011. Lack of this critical information regarding the financial status has contributed to the current crisis.
F5
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The cheapest option was selected when investing in the required medical software. Numerous problems have arisen that might have been avoided had the staff had training in its use and the availability of technical support.
F6
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Minutes of the Board meetings are lacking sufficient detail to accurately record actions taken by the Board.
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Parts of the pre-employment drug screening policy adopted October 30, 2014, did not fit SVHCD.
F8
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Insufficient time has passed to see if the new Board and administration will be able to institute policies that close the gap on the District’s indebtedness and in sure its ability to survive.
Recommendations 8
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R1Page 5SVHCD Board members should attend board training on a regular basis.
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R2Page 5The Board needs to be sure that the administrative positions are filled with competent personnel.
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R3Page 5The administration must provide accurate and
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R4Page 5The Board needs to require that the CEO bring the audits up-to-date as soon as possible.
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R5Page 5The Board and administration should provide
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R6Page 5The Chairman of the Board needs to assure that the Board meeting minutes reflect motions, votes and whether an action/policy passed or not. In addition, the minutes should be approved by the Board and signed. (Brown Act)
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R7Page 5The Board should adopt a pre-employment drug screening policy that fits the District’s situation.
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R8Page 5The Grand Jury recommends that the 2015-2016