St. Charles Parish Hospital District Board Meeting - January 29, 2026
St. Charles Parish Hospital District Board Meeting - January 29, 2026
The St. Charles Parish Hospital District Board met on January 29, 2026, to approve the 2026 budget, minutes, medical staff credentials, and receive reports on quality, finance, and operations. The board also heard updates on behavioral health construction, EMS station renovation, clinic expansion, and a heartwarming patient care story.
Consent Calendar
- Approved the 2026 budget (motion by Miss Raymond, second by Mr. VL, unanimous).
- Approved the minutes of the January 7, 2026 board meeting (motion by Mr. [unclear], second by Miss Raymond, unanimous).
- Approved the January 13, 2026 Medical Executive Committee (MEC) meeting minutes and anesthesia pre-op written order guidelines (motion by Miss Raymond, second by Mr. VL, unanimous).
- Approved the credentialing actions report, including seven physicians, four advanced practice providers (APPs), five resignations, three provisional reviews, and 32 reappointments (motion by Mr. Bayonne, second by Miss Raymond, unanimous).
Discussion Items
- Quality and Patient Experience Report (Ms. Lennon): Inpatient quality reported no adverse events since February 12, 2025 (only one in the past five years). A new quality plan for 2026 is being developed. Patient experience met all goals in net promoter scores; end-of-year AGCAPS scores reached the top quartile; ED exceeded top quartile; ambulatory surgery and outpatient also top quartile. Clinic quality metrics showed most targets met, but blood pressure control was 83% (goal 84%) and eye exams were 70% (goal 76%); action plans are in place.
- Clinic Update (Mr. Dakis): Unique patients served increased 16.10% from 2024 to 2025, totaling 22,020 patients. New hires include Dr. Cassidy Ban (optometrist), Dr. Bartholomew (primary care), and Dr. Sisk (OBGYN).
- Financial Report (Ms. Barnect): December 2025 volumes were strong: 824 infusion treatments (30% above budget); total 2025 infusion volumes 23% above budget and prior year. Surgical cases: 239 in December; total 2025 surgical volumes 5% above budget and 10% above prior year (driven by GI). Total operating revenues exceeded budget by 13% in December and 10% for the year. Income from operations exceeded December budget by $1.2 million.
- CEO/Administrative Updates:
- A med surge team decorated a patient's room for the holidays and provided a spa day, all out of pocket, bringing tears of gratitude.
- Behavioral health intensive outpatient program (north side of hospital) construction on track for April 2026 opening.
- EMS West Bank Station (converted from parish council on aging building) construction started, expected completion later in 2026.
- Desterhan clinic suite 200 renovations to expand exam rooms and patient access.
- St. Charles Parish Hospital is participating in the Mardi Gras Peanut Butter Drive for local food banks; donations requested during the Cruel Louis Parade.
Key Outcomes
- The board approved the 2026 budget, meeting minutes, MEC recommendations, and all credentialing actions unanimously.
- The next hospital district board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
- Meeting adjourned following a motion by Mr. VL and second by Miss Raymond.
Meeting Transcript
Good afternoon. Welcome to the St. Charles Parish Hospital District Board meeting of January 28th, 2026. Can we all rise and say the Pledge of Allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God. This is a public hearing. Anyone wishing to address the board on any of the agenda items for today's meeting, please come forward now. This is a public hearing. Anyone wishing to address the board on any of the agenda items for today's meeting, please come forward now. This is a public hearing. Anyone wishing to address the board on any of the agenda items for today's meeting, please come forward now. Hearing none, we'll begin with special business recognition. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We have no special business recognition for today. How about that? Moving right along. At this time, I need a motion to go into executive session. Motion by Miss Raymond, second by Mr. Fr. All in favor, aye. We'll stand in executive session briefly. Calling about it. Very good. Thank you. Okay, at this time I need a motion to go back into regular session. Motion by Mr. VL second by Miss Friedman all in favor aye back in regular session. We need a motion to approve the 2026 budget. It's motion by Miss Raymond. Say goodbye, Mr. V all in favor, aye. That motion carries. Additionally, we need a motion to approve the minutes of the board meeting from January 7th. Motion by Mr. Second by Miss Raymond, all in favor. Aye. Aye. That motion can. Hey, it's Dr. Eric West filling in for Dr. Jorge Morales, our chief of staff. Um the MEC Medical Executive Committee met on January 13th and approved the anesthesia pre-op written order guidelines and standing orders, as well as standing reports were given, and the MEC recommends approval of the January 13th, 2026 MEC meeting minutes. That's motion by Miss Raymond. Say goodbye, Mr. Via. All in favor aye. Aye. That motion carries.
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