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St. Charles Parish Hospital District Board Meeting - April 30, 2026

Parish Council & Boards — Thursday, April 30, 2026

BodySt Charles Parish, Louisiana

SessionParish Council & Boards

DateThursday, April 30, 2026

StatusFILED

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Good afternoon everybody if we can all rise us in the Pledge of Legions to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

0:24

One nation under God is all liberty and justice for all.

0:34

All right.

0:35

Now we're gonna go low.

0:39

All right.

0:41

Sitting on the ground today.

0:43

Right.

0:45

This is a public hearing.

0:47

Anyone wishing to address the abode on any of the agenda items for today's meeting, please come forward now.

0:53

This is a public hearing.

0:54

Anyone wishing to address the board on any agenda items for today's meeting, please come forward now.

1:00

This is a public hearing.

1:02

Anyone wishing to address the board on any of the agenda items for today's meeting, please come forward now.

1:08

Hearing none, we will start the meeting.

1:15

Thank you, Mr.

1:16

Chairman.

1:17

Um first I would like to call up uh Mr.

1:20

Washington.

1:21

Uh come up to the podium, please, and come up.

1:31

So Bobby Washington is one of our mental health techs on up on our behavioral health unit, and uh really happy to say that he was selected for our employee of the month for February of 2026.

1:45

Um Mr.

1:46

Washington works uh mostly night shifts uh on a behavioral health unit, and we had the opportunity to do a little rounding with the Easter Bunny uh right before Easter.

1:57

And uh I think we surprised Mr.

1:59

Washington with the Easter Bunny, but um it was a more of a surprise for him to say congratulations for being selected as employee of the month.

2:08

Um he does so many things uh for the team up there, uh true team player, but uh multiple stories that were submitted on his behalf about um how he's willing to go above and beyond for his patients um as well as a team members.

2:24

So congratulations, Bobby, and thank you.

2:27

Thank you.

2:31

So we got a little gift.

2:33

Yeah, for you want to put okay.

2:48

I can get my phone cooperate.

2:49

Here we go.

2:53

All right.

3:04

Okay, thank you for the opportunity to speak.

3:08

Uh first of all, in any type of setting, I would like to give thanks to God first.

3:13

Uh, but I would like to also thank the board for going over and beyond of the recognition that was given to me by auction of St.

3:22

Charles to Jared and also to Chonda.

3:25

Uh one thing I can say that I will continue to put my best foot forward, and not only that, but to treat every not just the patients, but also my co-workers with dignity and respect.

3:39

Only thing left to say is thank you, thank you, and thank you.

3:44

Thank you.

3:50

Yes, exactly.

3:51

We do.

3:52

I can definitely say we do not give it to you.

3:56

Thank you.

3:58

Um second, I'd like to invite up uh Miss Robin Tregg.

4:02

Uh if she would come up, please.

4:12

Robin was selected as our leader of the quarter for Q4 2020 25.

4:19

Um, we're a quarter behind, but um Robin um has been an integral part in a lot of our things with our rehab services.

4:29

Um she runs our Desterhand Adult Clinic, and that clinic has grown and grown and grown and grown.

4:39

Um at the same time, they've hit uh numbers of new patients that are coming in.

4:45

They've also had their net promoter scores be some of the highest that we have throughout all of re-app services within auctioner.

5:00

She has multiple team members who have won uh awards uh through Auctioners uh rehab department and um it's a true meaning behind her being leader of the quarter um there and she's done a fantastic job leading her team uh through everything.

5:12

Um all the growth that they've had and um we just can't say thank you enough, Robin, for what you've done for that clinic for your team as well as for all of St.

5:21

Charles Parish and our patients there.

5:23

So congratulations.

5:28

I have a little gift for you.

5:33

I don't think I can beat Miss.

5:41

Thank you guys.

5:46

All right.

5:48

The feach.

5:50

I just thank you.

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Summary of Proceedings

St. Charles Parish Hospital District Board Meeting - April 30, 2026

The St. Charles Parish Hospital District Board met on April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a public hearing, which received no comments. The board recognized staff achievements, approved consent items, received quality, financial, and operational reports, and discussed upcoming community initiatives and a hospital millage vote scheduled for May 16, 2026.

Consent Calendar

Approved the surplus property list as presented.
Approved the minutes of the March 25, 2026 hospital district board meeting.
Approved the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) minutes from April 21, 2026.
Approved the medical staff credentialing report as recommended by the MEC, including 21 physicians, one advanced practice provider (APP), five resignations, five provisional reviews, one change of category, and 45 reappointments.

Public Comments & Testimony

No members of the public addressed the board.

Discussion Items

Employee and Leader Recognitions: The board recognized Bobby Washington (Mental Health Tech) as Employee of the Month for February 2026 for his dedication to patients and team. Robin Tregg was honored as Leader of the Quarter (Q4 2025) for her leadership of the Destrehan Adult Clinic, which has achieved high patient volumes and top net promoter scores. Annika Edwards, Nurse Practitioner, was named Provider of the Quarter (Q4 2025) but was unable to attend as she was seeing patients.
New EMS Director Introduction: Carl Flores was introduced as the new Director of EMS, joining on April 6, 2026. He previously served as Chief of EMS for the City of New Orleans and led UMC’s burn outreach. He outlined plans to improve EMS culture, explore revenue opportunities, advance the whole blood program, and enhance documentation. He emphasized patient service and bringing innovation to St. Charles Parish.
Quality and Patient Experience Update: The hospital has gone 441 days without a reportable quality event. Patient experience scores met or exceeded goals in four of six categories, with the emergency department and outpatient areas achieving top-decile performance. Clinic quality metrics on the Luling and Destrehan sides were at or near goals, with a year-to-date smoking quit rate as the only area below target.
Provider Recruitment and Growth: Dr. West reported a 16% increase in unique patients served (over 20,000) year-over-year, primarily from St. Charles Parish zip codes. New providers include a rheumatologist (Dr. Natalie Atala starting in July), an optometrist (Dr. Cassidy Band), a hospitalist starting in August, and an endocrinologist under discussion. OB/GYN coverage expanded to five days per week at both the Luling and Destrehan clinics. Two new orthopedic advanced practitioners were signed. Adjustments to gastroenterology scheduling will increase colonoscopy access.
Financial Report – March 2026: March saw record highs: 310 surgical cases (8% above budget), over 10,000 therapy procedures (22% above budget), and record volumes in imaging and lab. Total operating revenue exceeded budget by 5.3%. Net income for March was $230,000.
Hope Closet Initiative: Nurses Erica and Emily Check Schneider launched a “Hope Closet” to provide personal hygiene and household items to patients in need, inspired by an incident where a patient lacked home care supplies. The hospital is seeking donors for this program.
Community Partnerships and Programs: A partnership with Dow will host three digital health outreach events in Kilona, Hanville, and a third location to help residents enroll in telehealth programs. The STEM Pathfinders program for rising sophomores and juniors will be held July 6–10, 2026, and is being expanded to accept more students.
Hospital Millage Vote: The hospital’s main millage continuation at a reduced rate will be on the ballot May 16, 2026. The millage supports hospital facilities and EMS services. The board encouraged community members to vote and noted that absentee voting options are available.

Key Outcomes

All consent agenda items (surplus property, minutes, MEC minutes, credentialing) were approved unanimously.
Recognitions and introductions were acknowledged by the board.
The board accepted the quality, patient experience, and financial reports as presented.
The board received updates on provider recruitment, the Hope Closet, community outreach events, and STEM Pathfinders.
The board urged public support for the May 16 millage vote.
The next hospital district board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon everybody if we can all rise us in the Pledge of Legions to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God is all liberty and justice for all. All right. Now we're gonna go low. All right. Sitting on the ground today. Right. This is a public hearing. Anyone wishing to address the abode 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 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 will start the meeting. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Um first I would like to call up uh Mr. Washington. Uh come up to the podium, please, and come up. So Bobby Washington is one of our mental health techs on up on our behavioral health unit, and uh really happy to say that he was selected for our employee of the month for February of 2026. Um Mr. Washington works uh mostly night shifts uh on a behavioral health unit, and we had the opportunity to do a little rounding with the Easter Bunny uh right before Easter. And uh I think we surprised Mr. Washington with the Easter Bunny, but um it was a more of a surprise for him to say congratulations for being selected as employee of the month. Um he does so many things uh for the team up there, uh true team player, but uh multiple stories that were submitted on his behalf about um how he's willing to go above and beyond for his patients um as well as a team members. So congratulations, Bobby, and thank you. Thank you. So we got a little gift. Yeah, for you want to put okay. I can get my phone cooperate. Here we go. All right. Okay, thank you for the opportunity to speak. Uh first of all, in any type of setting, I would like to give thanks to God first. Uh, but I would like to also thank the board for going over and beyond of the recognition that was given to me by auction of St. Charles to Jared and also to Chonda. Uh one thing I can say that I will continue to put my best foot forward, and not only that, but to treat every not just the patients, but also my co-workers with dignity and respect. Only thing left to say is thank you, thank you, and thank you. Thank you. Yes, exactly. We do. I can definitely say we do not give it to you. Thank you. Um second, I'd like to invite up uh Miss Robin Tregg. Uh if she would come up, please. Robin was selected as our leader of the quarter for Q4 2020 25. Um, we're a quarter behind, but um Robin um has been an integral part in a lot of our things with our rehab services. Um she runs our Desterhand Adult Clinic, and that clinic has grown and grown and grown and grown. Um at the same time, they've hit uh numbers of new patients that are coming in. They've also had their net promoter scores be some of the highest that we have throughout all of re-app services within auctioner.

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